The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 25,300

€ 27,000

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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
172 in
Length
169 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mercedes A 180 CDI
B-K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four 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
108 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
108 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mercedes A 180 CDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 CDI
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27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
27.84 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
22.4 lb✽
( 4 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
62 mpg
( 69 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.)
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
4 MPGe
69 MPGe
Mercedes A 180 CDI
29.4 lb
city
52 mpg
18.1 lb
highway
71 mpg
42 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
188 mi
Range
818 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
188 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
46.2 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 ECOTEC CNG
46.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC CNG
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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