The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 200 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 19,300

€ 29,900

€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 200.
Opel Astra 1.6
Mercedes A 200
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 200
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6
Mercedes A 200
P-J
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
Mercedes A 200
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
154 hp
Mercedes A 200
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
Mercedes A 200
117 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
37 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 200
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
552 mi
Range
609 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
552 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 200
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).
96.6 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
119.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
Mercedes A 200
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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