The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 23,300

€ 34,700

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘ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 17.4 cm longer, 6 cm wider and 5.6 cm taller than the Mercedes A 250.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 250
1489
1840
2020
1433
1780
2022
1840 mm
Width
1780 mm
2020 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1489 mm
Height
1433 mm
2695
4466
2699
4292
4466 mm
Length
4292 mm
2695 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 250
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg

Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.6 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 250
P-J
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
178 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes A 250
230 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
230 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 250
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
7.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
7.83 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
39 mpg
48 mpg
Mercedes A 250
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
483 mi
Range
526 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
457 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
341 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L