The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 50,200

€ 26,700

€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
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Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 45 AMG is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
55.8
70.1
79.6
58.6
72.4
79.5
70.1 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.8 in
Height
58.6 in
106.3
171.9
106.1
175.8
171.9 in
Length
175.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %

General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
W176
Generation
P-J
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
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9.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.66 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
505 mi
Range
610 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
610 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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