The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
€ 25,900

€ 22,200

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 6.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.1 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.4 in
Height
58.6 in
106.3
169.3
106.1
175.8
169.3 in
Length
175.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.67 %

General
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
565 mi
Range
561 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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