The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 22,400

€ 25,800

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Mercedes A 160
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 DI Turbo
Mercedes A 160
2818 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.72 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Mercedes A 160
B-K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
148 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Mercedes A 160
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
19.04 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
575 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
542 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
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).
102.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 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