The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 25,900
€ 20,900
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 4.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.6
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 180
Opel Astra 1.6
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
General
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.6
W176
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
565 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.6
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
