The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 20,600

€ 25,000

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
59.4
71.4
79.3
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.4 in
Width
70.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
56.4 in
105.7
174
106.3
169
174 in
Length
169 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.38 %

General
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
P-J
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
94 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
140 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
109 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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32.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
32.67 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
60 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
51 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
892 mi
Range
598 mi
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
892 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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