The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (16 - 17)
€ 27,400

€ 23,200

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.5
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
106.3
169
104.8
172
169 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.8 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.37 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
22.37 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
60 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
56 mpg
city
51 mpg
74 mpg
highway
67 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
690 mi
Range
765 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
765 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
80.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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