Mercedes A class 1998 vs Opel Astra 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`560 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | 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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