The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17)
€ 26,400

€ 24,300

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.5
71.2
80.4
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.4 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
169.3
104.8
172
169.3 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.46 %

General
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
W176
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
158 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.84 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.17 lb/hp
18.84 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
478 mi
Range
728 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
478 mi
728 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo 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 BiTurbo 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 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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