Opel Insignia Sedan (A) · Facelift 2013
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Opel Insignia Sedan (A) · Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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S 400 V6
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6
- Most powerful333 hp248 kW
- Highest torque480 Nm354 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range787 km489 mi
- Largest trunk530 L
- Best performance score67/100
- Best economy score83/100
Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.0 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,760 kg3,880 lb
- Best power-to-weight185 hp/t138 kW/t5.4 kg/hp
- Best overall score69/100
- Best practicality score76/100
Specification comparison
| Model | OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6 | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 325hp242kW | 333hp248kW |
| Torque | 435Nm321lb-ft | 480Nm354lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,760kg3,880lb | 1,920kg4,233lb |
| Gross weight | 2,340kg5,159lb | 2,665kg5,875lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 60.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 63.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.0s | 6.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 18.2s Calculated | 18.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.7s Calculated | 5.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK | 11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.9s Calculated | 14.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb Calculated | 173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton Calculated | 250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 654km407mi Calculated | 787km489mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,792cc170cu in | 2,996cc183cu in |
| Length | 4,842mm191in | 5,116mm201in |
| Width | 1,858mm73in | 1,899mm75in |
| Height | 1,498mm59in | 1,496mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 2,737mm108in | 3,035mm119in |
| Front track | 1,585mm62in | 1,624mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,587mm62in | 1,637mm64in |
| Trunk volume | 500L | 530L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,015L | - |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 70L | 70L |
| CO2 emissions | 251g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6 | 5,250 rpm | 5,250 rpm | 5,500 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 | 5,250-6,000 rpm | 1,600-4,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6 | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.7 s | 5.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.0 s | 6.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 18.2 s | 18.6 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.4 s | 6.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.3 s | 9.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.8 s | 11.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.9 s | 14.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 175 km/h 109 mph | 174 km/h 108 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6 | 325 hp 242 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 | 333 hp 248 kW |
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 has 8 hp more than Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6.
The biggest power difference is between Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6: 8 hp (6 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6 | 435 Nm 321 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 | 480 Nm 354 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6 | 1,760 kg 3,880 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 | 1,920 kg 4,233 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6 | 6.0 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 | 6.1 s |
Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 has more power, Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6: 0.1 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6 | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 and Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: 1.8 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6 | 185 hp/t 138 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 | 173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6 | 654 km 407 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 | 787 km 489 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6 | 325 hp 242 kW | 6.0 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 | 333 hp 248 kW | 6.1 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6 |
| 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 |
| 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6 | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | 6.0 s |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | 6.1 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6 | 185 hp/t 138 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 | 173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6 | Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 325 hp 242 kW | 333 hp 248 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 435 Nm 321 lb-ft | 480 Nm 354 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.0 s | 6.1 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,760 kg 3,880 lb | 1,920 kg 4,233 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.7 L/100 km 22.0 mpg US 26.4 mpg UK | 8.9 L/100 km 26.4 mpg US 31.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 654 km 407 mi | 787 km 489 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 251 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 530 L 18.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 185 hp/t 138 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | 173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6 | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6 |
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| Consumption | 10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK | 8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 18.72 LC100 km | 15.58 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 30.13 LC100 mi | 25.07 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal | 1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,809 LC/year | 2,336 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6
- Is 160 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6
- Has 8 hp more
- Has 45 Nm more
- Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 132 km (82 mi) more estimated range
- Has 30 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
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