The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
€ 19,500

€ 36,400

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mercedes A 250
58.6
72.4
79.5
56.4
70.1
79.6
72.4 in
Width
70.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
56.4 in
106.1
175.8
106.3
169
175.8 in
Length
169 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mercedes A 250
3104 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.45 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mercedes A 250
P-J
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
99 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
96 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mercedes A 250
111 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
31.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
31.35 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
39 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
570 mi
Range
536 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
570 mi
536 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
115.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 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