The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
€ 28,200
€ 23,300
€ 28,200
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 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.1 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.4 in
Height
58.6 in
106.3
169
106.1
175.8
169 in
Length
175.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.26 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
W176
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
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35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
51 mpg
city
25 mpg
65 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
777 mi
Range
483 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
