The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 28,400

€ 24,500

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
Mercedes A 180 d
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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
169.3
104.8
172
169.3 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 d
108 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
28.47 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
55 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
839 mi
Range
663 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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