The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
€ 26,800

€ 20,300

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 7.1 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1433
1780
2022
1485
1809
2042
1780 mm
Width
1809 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1433 mm
Height
1485 mm
2699
4299
2662
4370
4299 mm
Length
4370 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2662 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.58 %

General
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
W176
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four petrol 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
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
101 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 bhp
94 bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
180 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
180 NM
280 NM
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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13.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
13.81 kg/bhp
14.31 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Mercedes A 160
55 mpg
76 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
42 mpg
city
67 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 L
609 mi
Range
806 mi
Mercedes A 160
609 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
96.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
97 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L