The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 27,400

€ 22,100

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
Mercedes A 160 d
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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
169.3
105.7
174
169.3 in
Length
174 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %

General
Mercedes A 160 d
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 d
Opel Astra 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
34.55 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
55 mpg
city
26 mpg
69 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
839 mi
Range
519 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
127 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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