Mercedes A class 2012 W176

This generation of Mercedes A class W176 has been produced from January, 2012 to December, 2015. We can provide information about 14 modifications of this generation. 2012 Mercedes A class is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (2 versions) and front wheel drive (12 versions).

This Mercedes is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.6 to 2.0 litres and power of from 122 to 211 horsepower un four diesel engines with displacement from 1.5 to 2.1 litres and power of from 90 to 170 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (5 versions), as well as automatic (9 versions) gearbox.

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Mercedes A class 2012 W176 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 5.4 to 6.6 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 3.8 to 4.3 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Mercedes A class 2012 W176 petrol engine version is Mercedes A 180 2012 Automatic, consuming 5.4 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Mercedes A class 2012 W176 diesel - Mercedes A 180 2012 CDI for 100 kilometers consumes 3.8 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Mercedes A class real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 43 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +41% for petrol engines and +44% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Mercedes A class modification.

Mercedes A class 2012 W176 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 127 to 143 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 98 to 111 grams per kilometer. From Mercedes A class with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Mercedes A 180 2012 Automatic which produces an average of 127 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Mercedes A class diesels least CO2 distributes Mercedes A 180 2012 CDI - 98 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.5 seconds has Mercedes A 250 Automatic version, conversely the tardiest one is Mercedes A 160 CDI Automatic reaching this speed only in 13.8 seconds. The maximum top speed is 240 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 4-cylinder 211 hp version (Mercedes A 250 2012) and 2 other versions.

Lenght of Mercedes A class is 429 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Mercedes A class is about 3 cm longer than Volkswagen Golf hatchback, but 6 cm shorter than Ford Focus hatchback. Mercedes A class gross weight is from 1920 to 2030 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 10 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Mercedes A class trunk space is 341 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1157 litres.

This Mercedes is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 12 500 €. Users calculated Mercedes A class 2012 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 3000 € cost per year and 0.22 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 44%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 21% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Mercedes A class for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Mercedes A class prices and costs.

Mercedes A class modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Mercedes A 160 CDI Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 1.5 Diesel 90 HP - Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes A 160 CDI Automatic Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 1.5 Diesel 90 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes A 180 2012 CDI Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.5 Diesel 109 HP 3.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes A 180 2012 Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.6 Petrol 122 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes A 180 2012 Automatic Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 122 HP 5.4 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes A 200 2012 Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 1.6 Petrol 156 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes A 200 2012 Automatic Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 156 HP 5.4 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes A 180 2012 CDI Automatic Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 1.8 Diesel 109 HP 4.1 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes A 200 2012 CDI Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 1.8 Diesel 136 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes A 200 2012 CDI Automatic Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 1.8 Diesel 136 HP 4.1 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes A 250 2012 Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 2.0 Petrol 211 HP 6.1 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes A 250 Automatic 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds

2.0 Petrol 211 HP 6.6 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes A 250 Automatic 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2015

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds

2.0 Petrol 211 HP - Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)

2.1 Diesel 170 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
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Mercedes A class safety

During safety testing Mercedes A class has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Mercedes A class is evaluated with outstanding rate 93 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 81 from 100, for pedestrian protection Mercedes A class got 67 points from 100.
Mercedes A class safety equipment has been rated as very good - 86 percents from 100.

Mercedes A class prices

Mercedes A class 2012 - 2015 hatchback price in Latvia is from 4400 € to 24000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Mercedes A class price is very high - Mercedes A class is almost two times more expensive then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2012 - 2015 prices). Mercedes A class high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Mercedes could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Mercedes A class 2015 price 18 500 € 21 500 € 24 000 €
Mercedes A class 2014 price 9500 € 11 000 € 13 500 €
Mercedes A class 2013 price 10 000 € 11 500 € 13 000 €
Mercedes A class 2012 price 4400 € 5500 € 6500 €

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Mercedes A class reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Mercedes A class reliability is good. In the roadworthiness tests in 2022 defects were detected in an average of 11.9 percent of Mercedes A class of this generation (on average 9 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 15.1%.

Mercedes A class reliability and quality
Most reliable used over 15 years old cars
Most reliable over 15 years old hatchbacks

Mercedes A class 2012 W176 features (options)

Percentage of Mercedes A class with corresponding feature (option)

Rain sensor
79%
Climate control
76%
Tire pressure control
69%
Conditioning
66%
Metallic paint
60%
Adjustable steering wheel
46%
Distance control
41%
Cruise control
40%
Bi-xenon lights
40%
Rear parking sensors
37%
Front parking sensors
36%
Heated seats
36%
Leather upholstery
32%
Navigation
31%
Xenon headlights
28%
Dimming mirrors
21%
Rear-view camera
14%
Electrically adjustable seats
11%

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Mercedes A class reviews

Total 13 Mercedes A class owner reviews

At the moment we dont have reviews about Mercedes A class manufactured from 2012 to 2015.
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Mercedes A class 2017 Petrol 1.6 litres, Automatic gearbox
Purchase year:2017 (new car) Owned for:35`000 kilometers (2 years)
Average fuel consumption: 9.8 litres per 100km (90% urban driving)
Total car rating:
4
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