The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 19,300
€ 28,200
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Opel Astra 1.6
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59.4
71.4
79.3
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.4 in
Width
70.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.4 in
Height
56.4 in
105.7
174
106.3
169
174 in
Length
169 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.66 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
Mercedes A 160 CDI
P-J
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Mercedes A 160 CDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.3 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
35.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
37 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
552 mi
Range
777 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
552 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
82.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
