Mercedes A class 2005 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 23 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 41 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 55 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 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Astra, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 1`860 | |
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| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
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