The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 22,400

€ 26,000

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Mercedes A 160 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 DI Turbo
Mercedes A 160 CDI
2818 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.39 %

General
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Mercedes A 160 CDI
B-K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 DI Turbo
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
148 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
181 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Mercedes A 160 CDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 160 CDI
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
19.04 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
43 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
32 mpg
city
52 mpg
52 mpg
highway
71 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
818 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
542 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 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 ECOTEC DI Turbo
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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