Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 6 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 40 NM less than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
3.7
Fuel tank capacity:
43 litres
48 litres
Dimensions
Length:
4.45 m
4.37 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.49 m
Mercedes A class is 8 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 5 cm lower.
Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better