Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220vsOpel Astra K 1.6 Turbo

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)

A 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Opel Astra K

1.6 Turbo

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    151 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    773 km
    480 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Opel Astra K 1.6 Turbo

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,303 kg
    2,873 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,303kg2,873lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
88.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
27.6s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
773km480mi
Calculated
727km452mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,419mm174in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,809mm71in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,485mm58in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,662mm105in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,544mm61in
Rear track-
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
-
Trunk volume-
370L
Max trunk volume-
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
48L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
151g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220Opel Astra K 1.6 TurboPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220: Power / Torque
  • Opel Astra K 1.6 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220-1,800 rpm2,050 rpm
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo5,500 rpm1,650-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.6 s
32.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
190 hp
142 kW
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
200 hp
149 kW

Opel Astra K 1.6 Turbo has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220 and Opel Astra K 1.6 Turbo: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
1,303 kg
2,873 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
235 km/h
146 mph
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 2206.9 s
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo7.8 s

Although Opel Astra K 1.6 Turbo has more power, Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220 and Opel Astra K 1.6 Turbo: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
773 km
480 mi
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
727 km
452 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
235 km/h
146 mph
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
235 km/h
146 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.8 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220OpelAstra K1.6 Turbo
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,303 kg
2,873 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Range score
773 km
480 mi
727 km
452 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
151 g/km
Trunk score
-
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220Opel Astra K 1.6 Turbo
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Opel Astra K 1.6 Turbo

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 127 kg lighter
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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