The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 24,500

€ 26,400

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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
169.3
172 in
Length
169.3 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22.44 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
52 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
663 mi
Range
478 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 CDTI
92.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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