The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 20,900

€ 25,000

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo 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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 Turbo
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.37 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
P-J
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
118 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
119 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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26.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
26.85 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
38 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
561 mi
Range
598 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
561 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
98.5 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
117.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 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