The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17)
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Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 45 AMG is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
55.8
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
55.8 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
171.9
104.8
172
171.9 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.51 %

General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
W176
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 hp
94 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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9.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.66 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
27 mpg
city
56 mpg
41 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
505 mi
Range
806 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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