The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Ampera E-REV (11 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 42,900

€ 32,300

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Ampera E-REV is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
Opel Ampera E-REV
Mercedes A 220
56.7
70.4
83.7
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.4 in
Width
70.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
56.4 in
105.7
177.1
106.3
169
177.1 in
Length
169 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Ampera E-REV
Mercedes A 220
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
511 lb
13.38 %

General
Opel Ampera E-REV
Mercedes A 220
R12
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Ampera E-REV
Mercedes A 220
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
148 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Opel Ampera E-REV
273 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
Opel Ampera E-REV
Mercedes A 220
100 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Ampera E-REV
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Opel Ampera E-REV
25.8 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Ampera E-REV
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 153 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
Opel Ampera E-REV
153 MPGe
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
74 mi
Range
552 mi
Opel Ampera E-REV
74 mi
552 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
43.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Ampera E-REV
43.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Ampera E-REV
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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