Mercedes A 180 2012 Automatic (W176)

Mercedes A class 2012 1.6 petrol description

Hatchback Mercedes A 180 2012 Automatic has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2015. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 122 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 200 Nm (Newton metres) on 1250 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available.
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This Mercedes A class 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

Mercedes A 180 2012 Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes A 180 2012 Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 202 km/h.

Mercedes A 180 2012 Automatic fuel consumption is 5.4 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (18.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 7.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 920 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1100 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 7.9 litres per 100 km, which is 46% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes A class fuel consumption.

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 180 2012 MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 5.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 7.2 litres per 100 km.
Mercedes A class 1.6 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 180 2012 Automatic technical data

Model: Mercedes A 180 2012 Automatic
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2012. January ... 2015. January 
Engine: 1595 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 127 g/km
Power: 122 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 200 NM ON 1250 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 202 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.4 (combined) 7.1 (urban) 4.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.9 l/100km (29.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
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: 1920 kg

Mercedes A 180 2012 Automatic engine M270 DE16 AL 160/180

Engine displacement 1595 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 83 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 73.7 mm
Compression ratio 10.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 150,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Injection
Mercedes A 180 2012 Automatic oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 7 litres (7.4 quarts)
Power 102 - 122 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 180 - 200 NM ON 1250 RPM
Start of production (year) 2011
Duration of production 8 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2014 onwards.

Engine also used on Mercedes B klase Mercedes CLA Mercedes GLA

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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