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Mercedes A-Class Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2012–2015) — Third Generation

The third-generation Mercedes A-Class turned the compact hatchback into a low, sporty five-door. This overview looks at how its engines, transmissions and equipment configurations differ, so you know what to expect from each version.

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Mercedes A-Class Engines and Transmissions

Each Mercedes A-Class engine in this generation is a compact four-cylinder, so choose by how you drive. The A200 1.6 MT and the diesel A160CDI 1.8 MT pair economical motors with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive, while the A250 2.0 DCT adds a dual-clutch robotic transmission and all-wheel drive for a quicker, surer powertrain.

Hatchback 5-door — Mercedes A-Class Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Mercedes A-Class Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
A250 2.0 DCTGasoline1991 cm³211 hp155 kW350 N⋅mRoboticAWD
A200 1.6 MTGasoline1595 cm³156 hp115 kW250 N⋅mManualFWD
A220 2.0 DCTGasoline1991 cm³184 hp135 kW270 N⋅mRoboticAWD
A200CDI 1.8 DCTDiesel1796 cm³136 hp100 kW300 N⋅mRoboticFWD
A160CDI 1.5 MTDiesel1461 cm³90 hp66 kW200 N⋅mManualFWD
A160CDI 1.5 DCTDiesel1461 cm³90 hp66 kW200 N⋅mRoboticFWD
A180CDI 1.5 DCTDiesel1461 cm³110 hp81 kW240 N⋅mRoboticFWD
A160CDI 1.5 MTDiesel1461 cm³110 hp81 kW240 N⋅mManualFWD
A180CDI 1.8 DCTDiesel1796 cm³109 hp80 kW250 N⋅mRoboticFWD
A160CDI 1.8 MTDiesel1796 cm³136 hp100 kW300 N⋅mManualFWD
A200CDI 2.1 DCTDiesel2143 cm³136 hp100 kW300 N⋅mRoboticFWD
A200CDI 2.1 MTDiesel2143 cm³136 hp100 kW300 N⋅mManualFWD
A200CDI 2.1 DCTDiesel2143 cm³136 hp100 kW300 N⋅mRoboticAWD
A220CDI 2.1 DCTDiesel2143 cm³170 hp125 kW350 N⋅mRoboticFWD
A220CDI 2.1 DCTDiesel2143 cm³170 hp125 kW350 N⋅mRoboticAWD
A180 1.6 MTGasoline1595 cm³122 hp90 kW200 N⋅mManualFWD
A180 1.6 DCTGasoline1595 cm³122 hp90 kW200 N⋅mRoboticFWD
A200 1.6 DCTGasoline1595 cm³156 hp115 kW250 N⋅mRoboticFWD
A250 2.0 DCTGasoline1991 cm³211 hp155 kW350 N⋅mRoboticFWD

Mercedes A-Class Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door — Mercedes A-Class Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Mercedes A-Class Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
A250 2.0 DCT4292 mm1780 mm1433 mm2699 mm1505 kg2030 kgNot provided
A200 1.6 MT4292 mm1780 mm1433 mm2699 mm1370 kg1935 kg95 mm
A220 2.0 DCT4292 mm1780 mm1433 mm2699 mm1500 kg2015 kg95 mm
A200CDI 1.8 DCT4292 mm1780 mm1433 mm2699 mm1455 kg2010 kgNot provided
A160CDI 1.5 MT4292 mm1780 mm1433 mm2699 mm1395 kgNot provided95 mm
A160CDI 1.5 DCT4292 mm1780 mm1433 mm2699 mm1425 kgNot provided95 mm
A180CDI 1.5 DCT4292 mm1780 mm1433 mm2699 mm1425 kgNot provided95 mm
A160CDI 1.5 MT4292 mm1780 mm1433 mm2699 mm1395 kgNot provided95 mm
A180CDI 1.8 DCT4292 mm1780 mm1433 mm2699 mm1395 kgNot provided95 mm
A160CDI 1.8 MT4292 mm1780 mm1433 mm2699 mm1395 kgNot provided95 mm
A200CDI 2.1 DCT4292 mm1780 mm1433 mm2699 mm1485 kg2010 kg95 mm
A200CDI 2.1 MT4292 mm1780 mm1433 mm2699 mm1455 kg2010 kg95 mm
A200CDI 2.1 DCT4292 mm1780 mm1433 mm2699 mm1545 kg2060 kg95 mm
A220CDI 2.1 DCT4292 mm1780 mm1433 mm2699 mm1425 kgNot provided95 mm
A220CDI 2.1 DCT4292 mm1780 mm1433 mm2699 mm1545 kg2060 kg95 mm
A180 1.6 MT4292 mm1780 mm1433 mm2699 mm1370 kg1935 kgNot provided
A180 1.6 DCT4292 mm1780 mm1433 mm2699 mm1395 kg1920 kgNot provided
A200 1.6 DCT4292 mm1780 mm1433 mm2699 mm1395 kg1920 kgNot provided
A250 2.0 DCT4292 mm1780 mm1433 mm2699 mm1445 kg1970 kg95 mm

Mercedes A-Class Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door — Mercedes A-Class Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door Mercedes A-Class Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
A250 2.0 DCT341 l1157 l
A200 1.6 MT341 l1157 l
A220 2.0 DCT341 l1157 l
A200CDI 1.8 DCT341 l1157 l
A160CDI 1.5 MT341 l1157 l
A160CDI 1.5 DCT341 l1157 l
A180CDI 1.5 DCT341 l1157 l
A160CDI 1.5 MT341 l1157 l
A180CDI 1.8 DCT341 l1157 l
A160CDI 1.8 MT341 l1157 l
A200CDI 2.1 DCT341 l1157 l
A200CDI 2.1 MT341 l1157 l
A200CDI 2.1 DCT341 l1157 l
A220CDI 2.1 DCT341 l1157 l
A220CDI 2.1 DCT341 l1157 l
A180 1.6 MT341 l1157 l
A180 1.6 DCT341 l1157 l
A200 1.6 DCT341 l1157 l
A250 2.0 DCT341 l1157 l

Mercedes A-Class Trims and Equipment

Mercedes A-Class trim levels sit on top of the technical version rather than replacing it. The A180 1.6 DCT, for example, appears both as the plain A 180 and as Style, which layers on appearance and comfort details. Because equipment varies by market and options, check each car's own list instead of assuming what a trim includes.

Mercedes A-Class Trims and Equipment
ModificationBodyEquipment
A250 2.0 DCTHatchback 5-doorA 250 4Мatic Special Series
A200CDI 2.1 DCTHatchback 5-doorA 200 CDI Special Series
A180 1.6 MTHatchback 5-doorA 180
A180 1.6 MTHatchback 5-doorStyle
A180 1.6 DCTHatchback 5-doorA 180
A180 1.6 DCTHatchback 5-doorStyle
A180 1.6 DCTHatchback 5-doorUrban
A180 1.6 DCTHatchback 5-doorAMG
A200 1.6 DCTHatchback 5-doorA 200 Special Series
A200 1.6 DCTHatchback 5-doorStyle
A200 1.6 DCTHatchback 5-doorUrban
A200 1.6 DCTHatchback 5-doorAMG
A250 2.0 DCTHatchback 5-doorSport
A250 2.0 DCTHatchback 5-doorAMG