The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

€ 34,500
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 21,400
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 220 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 CDTI.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
104.8
172
169 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.43 %
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
W176
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Performance

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

 REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
19.49 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
59 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
49 mpg
city
56 mpg
67 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
806 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
777 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
82.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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