The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 27,500

€ 21,000

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Mercedes A 180 is 0.7 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower.
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
56.7
70.7
78.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.7 in
Width
71.4 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.7 in
Height
59.4 in
107.4
174
105.7
174
174 in
Length
174 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.17 %

General
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
W177
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
486 mi
Range
773 mi
Mercedes A 180
486 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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