The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 28,400

€ 21,700

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 200 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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
104.8
172
169 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.87 %

General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
44 mpg
city
56 mpg
64 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
723 mi
Range
806 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
723 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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