The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 27,000
€ 17,300
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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
104.8
172
169 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.83 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
W176
Generation
B-K
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 ECOTEC
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 ECOTEC
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
818 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
