The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (09 - 12)
€ 27,400

€ 20,300

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.2 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
32.2 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
56 mpg
city
47 mpg
74 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
690 mi
Range
849 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
74 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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