The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 26,800

€ 23,400

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.4 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
169.3
104.8
172
169.3 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.72 %

General
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
W176
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.07 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
30.45 lb/hp
29.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Mercedes A 160
46 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
35 mpg
city
55 mpg
56 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
609 mi
Range
828 mi
Mercedes A 160
609 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
74 kWh
Mercedes A 160
96.6 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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