The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

€ 26,400
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 21,000
 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
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 1.7 CDTI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3463 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
443 lb
12.79 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.17 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
773 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
478 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 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 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft