The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 20,300

€ 36,500

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mercedes A 250
58.5
71.2
80.4
56.9
70.7
78.4
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.9 in
104.8
172
107.4
174
172 in
Length
174 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mercedes A 250
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.58 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mercedes A 250
B-K
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
94 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mercedes A 250
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
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31.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.52 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
31.54 lb/hp
14.52 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
64 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 250
56 mpg
city
29 mpg
71 mpg
highway
46 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
806 mi
Range
431 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
806 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
117.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
76.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft