The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 17,800

€ 29,000

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.7 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 7.7 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1510
1814
2013
1433
1780
2022
1814 mm
Width
1780 mm
2013 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1510 mm
Height
1433 mm
2685
4419
2699
4292
4419 mm
Length
4292 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
102 kg
6.92 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Mercedes A 180 CDI
P-J
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
99 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
130 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
130 NM
250 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Mercedes A 180 CDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
193 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
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13.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
13.87 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
51 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
40 mpg
city
63 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
818 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
633 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ecoFlex
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
341 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L