The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 33,300

€ 24,500

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 250 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.5
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
106.3
169.3
104.8
172
169.3 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %

General
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
W176
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
134 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.78 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
471 mi
Range
663 mi
Mercedes A 250
471 mi
663 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
125 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 250
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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