The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (12 - 13)
€ 27,000

€ 18,100

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.4 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 CDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
W176
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.58 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
30.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
52 mpg
city
35 mpg
71 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
818 mi
Range
657 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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