Car comparison

Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V TurbovsMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Opel Astra H GTC

2.0i 16V Turbo

200 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2006
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169)

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo

  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    684 km
    425 mi
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,265 kg
    2,789 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V TurboMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
200hp149kW
193hp144kW
Torque
249Nm184lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,265kg2,789lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
85.0s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
88.4s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
36.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
559km347mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,034cc124cu in
Length
4,290mm169in
3,838mm151in
Width
1,753mm69in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,595mm63in
Wheelbase
2,614mm103in
2,568mm101in
Front track
1,488mm59in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,488mm59in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
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Trunk volume
380L
435L
Max trunk volume-
1,995L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
52L
54L
CO2 emissions
223g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V TurboMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 TurboPowerTorque
  • Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo5,400 rpm1,950 rpm5,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo5,000 rpm1,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V TurboMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
36.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW

Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo and Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
249 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
1,305 kg
2,877 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo7.8 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo and Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
559 km
347 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
684 km
425 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW
8.0 s
227 km/h
141 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
3,838 mm
151.1 in
Height
1,595 mm
62.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.8 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
OpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V Turbo
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelAstra H GTC2.0i 16V TurboMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
249 Nm
184 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
3,838 mm
151.1 in
Height
1,595 mm
62.8 in
Range score
559 km
347 mi
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleOpel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V TurboMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Astra H GTC 2.0i 16V Turbo

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo

  • Has 31 Nm more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 124 km (77 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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