The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)

€ 26,400
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 24,500
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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 CDTI.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
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 CDTI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

 REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.17 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
663 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
478 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft