The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel (19 - ..)
€ 27,500
€ 23,400
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 is 1.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel.
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.7 in
Height
58.5 in
107.4
174
104.8
172
174 in
Length
172 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3023 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.52 %
General
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
W177
Generation
B-K
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 1.5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
104 hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.07 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
29.07 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
65 mpg
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
32 mpg
city
55 mpg
52 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
486 mi
Range
828 mi
Mercedes A 180
486 mi
828 mi
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
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).
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
74 kWh
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.5 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
















