The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12)
€ 28,800
€ 19,300
€ 28,800
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 Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6
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
169.3
105.7
174
169.3 in
Length
174 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6
W176
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
60 mpg
city
28 mpg
74 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
710 mi
Range
552 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
552 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
71.9 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Opel Astra 1.6
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
