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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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Opel Insignia Sedan (A) · Facelift 2013

OPC 2.8 V6

325 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6

  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    787 km
    489 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,760 kg
    3,880 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    185 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6Mercedes-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
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
251g/km
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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 V6Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6PowerTorque
  • Opel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V65,250 rpm5,250 rpm5,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V65,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6Mercedes-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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,842 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
OpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelInsignia Sedan (A)Facelift 2013OPC 2.8 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400 V6
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
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,842 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Insignia Sedan (A) Facelift 2013 OPC 2.8 V6Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 V6
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,336 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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