The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 26,400

€ 24,800

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 4.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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
169.3
105.7
174
169.3 in
Length
174 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.84 %

General
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
W176
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.17 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
478 mi
Range
512 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
478 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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