The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
€ 27,000

€ 25,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.1 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.4 in
Height
58.6 in
106.3
169
106.1
175.8
169 in
Length
175.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.1 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
W176
Generation
P-J
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 GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
52 mpg
city
47 mpg
71 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
818 mi
Range
809 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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