The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 25,800
€ 23,300
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
General
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
575 mi
Range
773 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
