The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17)
€ 34,700
€ 17,300
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,300
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC.
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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
104.8
172
169 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.91 %
General
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
W176
Generation
B-K
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 ECOTEC
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 ECOTEC
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
149 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.32 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
526 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
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 ECOTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
