The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 24,300

€ 25,000

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
B-K
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
158 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
18.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
18.84 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
57 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
728 mi
Range
598 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
728 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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