The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 25,600

€ 32,300

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI 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 220.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Mercedes A 220
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 1.6 DI Turbo
Mercedes A 220
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Mercedes A 220
P-J
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Mercedes A 220
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
519 mi
Range
552 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
519 mi
552 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
127 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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
127 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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