The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 26,700

€ 26,800

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI 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.
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Mercedes A 160
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 2.0 CDTI
Mercedes A 160
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.01 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Mercedes A 160
P-J
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
163 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
258 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Mercedes A 160
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
20.96 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
41 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 160
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
609 mi
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
610 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
96.6 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
117.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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