The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 23,300

€ 28,800

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 180 d 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
169.3
175.8 in
Length
169.3 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25 mpg
city
60 mpg
40 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
483 mi
Range
710 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
71.9 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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