The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 21,000
		
					 
					€ 27,400
					
					 
					€ 21,000
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 27,400
				ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
				
				Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
					Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
				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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
				3314 lb
					Curb Weight
					3053 lb
				4475 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4079 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								260 lb
									7.85 %
								 
								General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
					Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
				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 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
				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
					108 hp
						at 4000 rpm
					Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
						108 hp
						108 hp
						Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
					192 lb‑ft
						at 1700 rpm
					Max. Torque
					192 lb‑ft
						at 1750 rpm
					Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
						192 lb‑ft
						192 lb‑ft
						Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
					Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
					Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
				
							
							
							116 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							118 mph
						
					12.3 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					11.3 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
561 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
515 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
						30.69 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					28.27 lb/hp
						
				Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
						30.69 lb/hp
						28.27 lb/hp
						Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
					Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						52 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						65 mpg
						
					
				Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
						52 mpg
						65 mpg
						Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
					44 mpg
					city
					56 mpg
						
				59 mpg
					highway
					74 mpg
						
				14.8 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					10.6 gal
						773 mi
					Range
					690 mi
				Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
						773 mi
						690 mi
						Mercedes A 180 CDI 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).
74 kWh
						
				Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
						92.5 kWh
						74 kWh
						Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				192 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					148 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
					Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
				5
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1162 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1025 lb
				10.5 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					9.7 cu ft
				








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















