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Mercedes A-Class Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2008–2012) — Second Generation Restyling

The restyled second-generation Mercedes A-Class keeps its tall, compact hatchback shape in both Mini 5-doors and Mini 3-doors bodies, offering unusual interior space and a raised seating position in a car sized for tight city streets.

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Mercedes A-Class Engines and Transmissions

Each Mercedes A-Class engine drives the front wheels, with gasoline and diesel options. Examples include the A150 1.5 MT with its manual gearbox, the smoother A150 1.5 CVT, and the diesel A180CDI 2.0 CVT, whose torque suits longer trips. The CVT transmission favours relaxed, stepless town driving.

Mini 5-doors — Mercedes A-Class Engines and Transmissions

Mini 5-doors Mercedes A-Class Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
A150 1.5 MTGasoline1498 cm³95 hp70 kW140 N⋅mManualFWD
A150 1.5 CVTGasoline1498 cm³95 hp70 kW140 N⋅mVariableFWD
A170 1.7 CVTGasoline1699 cm³116 hp85 kW155 N⋅mVariableFWD
A170 1.7 MTGasoline1699 cm³116 hp85 kW155 N⋅mManualFWD
A200 2.0 CVTGasoline2034 cm³136 hp100 kW185 N⋅mVariableFWD
A200 2.0 MTGasoline2034 cm³136 hp100 kW185 N⋅mManualFWD
A200 Turbo 2.0 CVTGasoline2034 cm³193 hp142 kW280 N⋅mVariableFWD
A200 Turbo 2.0 MTGasoline2034 cm³193 hp142 kW280 N⋅mManualFWD
A180CDI 2.0 CVTDiesel1991 cm³109 hp80 kW250 N⋅mVariableFWD
A180CDI 2.0 MTDiesel1991 cm³109 hp80 kW250 N⋅mManualFWD
A160CDI 2.0 MTDiesel1991 cm³82 hp60 kW180 N⋅mManualFWD
A160CDI 2.0 CVTDiesel1991 cm³82 hp60 kW180 N⋅mVariableFWD
A200CDI 2.0 MTDiesel1991 cm³140 hp103 kW300 N⋅mManualFWD
A200CDI 2.0 CVTDiesel1991 cm³140 hp103 kW300 N⋅mVariableFWD

Mini 3-doors — Mercedes A-Class Engines and Transmissions

Mini 3-doors Mercedes A-Class Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
A150 1.5 CVTGasoline1498 cm³95 hp70 kW140 N⋅mVariableFWD
A170 1.7 MTGasoline1699 cm³116 hp85 kW155 N⋅mManualFWD
A200 Turbo 2.0 MTGasoline2034 cm³193 hp142 kW280 N⋅mManualFWD
A180CDI 2.0 CVTDiesel1991 cm³109 hp80 kW250 N⋅mVariableFWD
A180CDI 2.0 MTDiesel1991 cm³109 hp80 kW250 N⋅mManualFWD
A160CDI 2.0 CVTDiesel1991 cm³82 hp60 kW180 N⋅mVariableFWD
A200CDI 2.0 MTDiesel1991 cm³140 hp103 kW300 N⋅mManualFWD
A200CDI 2.0 CVTDiesel1991 cm³140 hp103 kW300 N⋅mVariableFWD
A150 1.5 MTGasoline1498 cm³95 hp70 kW140 N⋅mManualFWD
A170 1.7 CVTGasoline1699 cm³116 hp85 kW155 N⋅mVariableFWD
A200 2.0 CVTGasoline2034 cm³136 hp100 kW185 N⋅mVariableFWD
A200 Turbo 2.0 MTGasoline2034 cm³136 hp100 kW185 N⋅mManualFWD
A160CDI 2.0 MTDiesel1991 cm³82 hp60 kW180 N⋅mManualFWD

Mercedes A-Class Dimensions

Mini 5-doors — Mercedes A-Class Dimensions

Mini 5-doors Mercedes A-Class Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
A150 1.5 MT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1155 kg1740 kg110 mm
A150 1.5 CVT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1205 kg1740 kg110 mm
A170 1.7 CVT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1240 kg1770 kg110 mm
A170 1.7 MT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1170 kg1770 kg110 mm
A200 2.0 CVT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1270 kg1765 kg110 mm
A200 2.0 MT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1200 kg1765 kg110 mm
A200 Turbo 2.0 CVT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1305 kg1835 kg110 mm
A200 Turbo 2.0 MT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1300 kg1880 kg110 mm
A180CDI 2.0 CVT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1310 kg1835 kg110 mm
A180CDI 2.0 MT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1275 kg1835 kg110 mm
A160CDI 2.0 MT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1255 kg1835 kg110 mm
A160CDI 2.0 CVT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1290 kg1835 kg110 mm
A200CDI 2.0 MT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1295 kg1880 kg110 mm
A200CDI 2.0 CVT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1325 kg1880 kg110 mm

Mini 3-doors — Mercedes A-Class Dimensions

Mini 3-doors Mercedes A-Class Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
A150 1.5 CVT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1205 kg1740 kg110 mm
A170 1.7 MT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1170 kg1770 kg110 mm
A200 Turbo 2.0 MT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1300 kg1880 kg110 mm
A180CDI 2.0 CVT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1310 kg1835 kg110 mm
A180CDI 2.0 MT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1275 kg1835 kg110 mm
A160CDI 2.0 CVT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1290 kg1835 kg110 mm
A200CDI 2.0 MT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1295 kg1880 kg110 mm
A200CDI 2.0 CVT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1325 kg1880 kg110 mm
A150 1.5 MT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1155 kg1740 kg110 mm
A170 1.7 CVT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1210 kg1770 kg110 mm
A200 2.0 CVT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1240 kg1765 kg110 mm
A200 Turbo 2.0 MT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1200 kg1765 kg110 mm
A160CDI 2.0 MT3883 mm1764 mm1593 mm2568 mm1255 kg1835 kg110 mm

Mercedes A-Class Cargo Space

Mini 5-doors — Mercedes A-Class Cargo Space

Mini 5-doors Mercedes A-Class Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
A150 1.5 MT435 l1370 l
A150 1.5 CVT435 l1370 l
A170 1.7 CVT435 l1370 l
A170 1.7 MT435 l1370 l
A200 2.0 CVT435 l1370 l
A200 2.0 MT435 l1370 l
A200 Turbo 2.0 CVT435 l1370 l
A200 Turbo 2.0 MT435 l1370 l
A180CDI 2.0 CVT435 l1370 l
A180CDI 2.0 MT435 l1370 l
A160CDI 2.0 MT435 l1370 l
A160CDI 2.0 CVT435 l1370 l
A200CDI 2.0 MT435 l1370 l
A200CDI 2.0 CVT435 l1370 l

Mini 3-doors — Mercedes A-Class Cargo Space

Mini 3-doors Mercedes A-Class Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
A150 1.5 CVT435 l1370 l
A170 1.7 MT435 l1370 l
A200 Turbo 2.0 MT435 l1370 l
A180CDI 2.0 CVT435 l1370 l
A180CDI 2.0 MT435 l1370 l
A160CDI 2.0 CVT435 l1370 l
A200CDI 2.0 MT435 l1370 l
A200CDI 2.0 CVT435 l1370 l
A150 1.5 MT435 l1370 l
A170 1.7 CVT435 l1370 l
A200 2.0 CVT435 l1370 l
A200 Turbo 2.0 MT435 l1370 l
A160CDI 2.0 MT435 l1370 l

Mercedes A-Class Trims and Equipment

Mercedes A-Class trim levels sit on top of the mechanical version rather than changing it. The A170 1.7 CVT, for instance, appears in equipment configurations badged A 180 and A 180 Avantgarde, the latter typically adding more visual and comfort touches. Always confirm the exact equipment of the individual car.

Mercedes A-Class Trims and Equipment
ModificationBodyEquipment
A150 1.5 MTMini 5-doorsAvantgarde
A150 1.5 MTMini 5-doorsClassic
A150 1.5 MTMini 5-doorsElegance
A170 1.7 CVTMini 5-doorsA 180
A170 1.7 CVTMini 5-doorsA 180 Avantgarde
A170 1.7 CVTMini 5-doorsA 180 Avantgarde
A170 1.7 CVTMini 5-doorsA 180 Special Series
A170 1.7 CVTMini 5-doorsClassic Special Series
A170 1.7 CVTMini 5-doorsElegance Special Series
A200 2.0 CVTMini 5-doorsAvantgarde Special Series A 200
A200 2.0 CVTMini 5-doorsElegance Special Series A 200
A150 1.5 MTMini 3-doorsAvantgarde
A150 1.5 MTMini 3-doorsClassic
A150 1.5 MTMini 3-doorsElegance
A170 1.7 CVTMini 3-doorsClassic Special Series
A170 1.7 CVTMini 3-doorsElegance Special Series