The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 23,300
€ 29,000
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 180 CDI.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mercedes A 180 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 180 CDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.92 %
General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mercedes A 180 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
123 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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24.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
24.61 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
44 mpg
city
52 mpg
59 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 180 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 180 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 180 CDI
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
