The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 21,400
 Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 1.6 CDTI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 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 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
104.8
172
169 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
W176
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
52 mpg
city
56 mpg
71 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
806 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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).
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft