The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 35,500

€ 21,000

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 220 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 220 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 220 d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.21 %

General
Mercedes A 220 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 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
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
175 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
18.71 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
59 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
49 mpg
city
44 mpg
67 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
777 mi
Range
773 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
777 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 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).
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 220 d
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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