The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18)
€ 36,700

€ 22,200

€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 6.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.1 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.4 in
Height
58.6 in
106.3
169
106.1
175.8
169 in
Length
175.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.99 %

General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
138 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
135 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
20.27 lb/hp
22.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
51 mpg
38 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
756 mi
Range
561 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
756 mi
561 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
94.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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