The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)

€ 23,300
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
€ 26,000
 Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 23,300
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 1.6 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 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 160 CDI
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
72.4
79.5
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
175.8 in
Length
169 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 160 CDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
25 mpg
city
52 mpg
40 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
483 mi
Range
818 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
78.2 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 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