The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 21,400
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 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 180
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 180
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
12.79 %
General
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
W176
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
565 mi
Range
809 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 180
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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
