The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 26,100

€ 23,300

€ 26,100
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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.7 in
Width
72.4 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.7 in
Height
58.6 in
107.4
174
106.1
175.8
174 in
Length
175.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.09 %

General
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
W177
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
108 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
27.56 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 160
43 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
40 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
486 mi
Range
483 mi
Mercedes A 160
486 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160
104.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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