The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 26,000

€ 23,900

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
W176
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.65 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
23.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
52 mpg
city
46 mpg
71 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
818 mi
Range
809 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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