The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 27,400
€ 21,000
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
Mercedes A 160 d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.2 %
General
Mercedes A 160 d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
34.55 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
55 mpg
city
43 mpg
69 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
839 mi
Range
773 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
