The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 15)
€ 25,000

€ 20,900

€ 25,000
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 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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.51 %

General
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
W176
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24.98 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
598 mi
Range
849 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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