The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 27,400

€ 25,600

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.85 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
W176
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
56 mpg
city
27 mpg
74 mpg
highway
43 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
690 mi
Range
519 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
127 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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