The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 17,300

€ 28,800

€ 17,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.5
71.2
80.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.2 in
Width
70.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
56.4 in
104.8
172
106.3
169.3
172 in
Length
169.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
10.19 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
B-K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
99 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
96 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
96 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
27.71 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
43 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
31 mpg
city
60 mpg
53 mpg
highway
74 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
542 mi
Range
710 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
542 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
71.9 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
104.1 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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