The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 19,300
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
105.7
174
169 in
Length
174 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.96 %
General
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24.98 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
598 mi
Range
552 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
