The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12)
€ 34,500
€ 23,900
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.54 %
General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
W176
Generation
P-J
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 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
128 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.65 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
19.49 lb/hp
23.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
59 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
49 mpg
city
46 mpg
67 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
777 mi
Range
809 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
777 mi
809 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
82.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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
