The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 27,400

€ 23,900

€ 27,400
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 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 ecoFlex.
Mercedes A 160 d
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
169.3
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 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 d
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 d
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 d
89 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
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 d
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 d
34.55 lb/hp
23.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
55 mpg
city
46 mpg
69 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
839 mi
Range
809 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
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