The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 23,300

€ 27,400

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 6.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 160 d
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
169.3
175.8 in
Length
169.3 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 160 d
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 160 d
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 d
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 d
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 160 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
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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 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
25 mpg
city
55 mpg
40 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
483 mi
Range
839 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
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).
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).
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 160 d
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