The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 36,700
€ 20,900
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 220 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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
105.7
174
169 in
Length
174 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.13 %
General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6
W176
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6
135 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.79 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
20.27 lb/hp
26.79 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
51 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
756 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
756 mi
490 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
94.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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
