The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 21,000
€ 26,000
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI 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 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3463 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.2 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
P-J
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32.06 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
43 mpg
city
52 mpg
60 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
773 mi
Range
818 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
