The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 d (15 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
€ 29,700

€ 23,300

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 200 d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
Mercedes A 200 d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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 d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.64 %

General
Mercedes A 200 d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
W176
Generation
P-J
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 d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
134 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Mercedes A 200 d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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23.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
23.94 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
57 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
69 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
758 mi
Range
773 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
758 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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