The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g (12 - 13)
€ 24,500

€ 23,200

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 99g Start&Stop.
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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 99g Start&Stop
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.84 %

General
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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 99g Start&Stop
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
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.89 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
25.89 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
55 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
565 mi
Range
941 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
941 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
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).
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 99g Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft