The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 (15 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 28,900

€ 24,100

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 200 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 Turbo.
Mercedes A 200
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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 200
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %

General
Mercedes A 200
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
W176
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 200
154 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Mercedes A 200
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Mercedes A 200
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
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19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
19.61 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 200
43 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
565 mi
Range
483 mi
Mercedes A 200
565 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200
104.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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