The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12)
€ 34,700
€ 17,800
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 250 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex.
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.4 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 250
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.99 %
General
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
W176
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
99 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
149 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.58 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.32 lb/hp
30.58 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
526 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
633 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.4 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
