The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 35,400

€ 20,300

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 4.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI.
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.3 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 250
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.94 %

General
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
W176
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.3 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
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15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.67 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.21 lb/hp
32.67 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
57 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
48 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
526 mi
Range
849 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
849 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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