The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo (12 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 22,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 1.6 Turbo.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 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
105.7
174
169 in
Length
174 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
818 mi
Range
512 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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
