The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 29,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 22,100
 Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12) Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 Turbo.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
169
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)
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 Turbo
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.92 %
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo Automatic (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
W176
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
30.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.93 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
30.11 lb/hp
21.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
52 mpg
city
26 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
519 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 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).
127 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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