Mercedes A class 1998 vs Opel Astra 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.8 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 8 HP less power than Opel Astra, but torque is 28 NM more than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.9 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.58 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 53 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1180 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 20 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. The Opel Astra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 520 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Opel Astra has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes A class, so Opel Astra quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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