The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 26,000
€ 20,900
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6
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
105.7
174
169 in
Length
174 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6
W176
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
52 mpg
city
24 mpg
71 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
818 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6
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
