The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 24,200

€ 26,000

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 160 CDI.
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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 160 CDI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.94 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Mercedes A 160 CDI
P-J
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
138 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Mercedes A 160 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 160 CDI
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22.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
22.96 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
35 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
26 mpg
city
52 mpg
43 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
512 mi
Range
818 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
512 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 GTC 1.4 Turbo
128.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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