The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 31,400

€ 19,300

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Mercedes A 180 d is 0.7 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower.
Mercedes A 180 d
Opel Astra 1.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
70.7 in
Width
71.4 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.7 in
Height
59.4 in
107.4
174
105.7
174
174 in
Length
174 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
Opel Astra 1.6
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.99 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
Opel Astra 1.6
W177
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Opel Astra 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.6
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27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
57 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
652 mi
Range
552 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
652 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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