Mercedes A 160 CDI Automatic (W176)

Mercedes A class 2012 1.5 diesel description

Hatchback Mercedes A 160 CDI Automatic has been produced from January, 2013 to December, 2015. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 2750 rpm and torque 240 Nm (Newton metres) on 1700 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes A class 1.5 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.9 litres.

Mercedes A 160 CDI Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes A 160 CDI Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h.

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.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes A class version with manual gearbox (Mercedes A 160 CDI MT) available
Mercedes A class 1.5 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Mercedes A class 2012

Mercedes A 160 CDI Automatic technical data

Model: Mercedes A 160 CDI Automatic
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2013. January ... 2015. December 
Engine: 1461 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 90 HP ON 2750 RPM Torque: 240 NM ON 1700 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 180 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres (13.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.29m (length) 1.78m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 341 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1157 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1960 kg

Mercedes A 160 CDI Automatic engine K9K 4

Engine displacement 1461 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 76 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80.5 mm
Compression ratio 15.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Timing belt change interval 60,000 km
Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Mercedes A 160 CDI Automatic oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.9 litres (5.2 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 6.3 litres (6.7 quarts)
Power 75 - 115 HP ON 2750 RPM
Torque 200 - 260 NM ON 1700 RPM
Engine manufacturer Renault
Start of production (year) 2012
Duration of production 12 years
Engine also used on Nissan Qashqai Renault Scenic Renault Megane Dacia Duster and 13 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mercedes A class hatchback [2012 - 2015] 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
Mercedes A class 2012 reviews
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