The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 34,700
€ 24,800
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.6 DI Turbo.
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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 1.6 DI Turbo
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.86 %
General
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
W176
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.32 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
526 mi
Range
512 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
512 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.6 DI Turbo
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
