The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 23,900

€ 27,000

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex 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 ecoFlex
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 ecoFlex
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Mercedes A 180 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
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
128 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
221 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Mercedes A 180 CDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
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23.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
23.65 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
55 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
46 mpg
city
52 mpg
60 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
809 mi
Range
818 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
809 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 ecoFlex
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 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