The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (13 - 15)
€ 25,800

€ 22,500

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
56.4
70.1
79.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.1 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.4 in
Height
59.4 in
106.3
169.3
105.7
174
169.3 in
Length
174 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.84 %

General
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
W176
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
53 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
575 mi
Range
791 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
791 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
102.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft