Mercedes A class 2008 C169

This generation of Mercedes A class C169 3 door version (facelift model) has been produced from January, 2008 to January, 2011. We can provide information about 18 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Mercedes is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 1.5 to 2.0 litres and power of from 95 to 193 horsepower un three diesel engines with displacement 2.0 litres and power of from 82 to 140 horsepower. All engines feature a timing chain-driven camshaft, which is considered a more reliable and less maintenance-intensive solution (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (9 versions), as well as automatic (9 versions) gearbox.

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Mercedes A class 2008 C169 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 5.8 to 7.9 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 4.9 to 5.7 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Mercedes A class 2008 C169 petrol engine version is Mercedes A 160 2009, consuming 5.8 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Mercedes A class 2008 C169 diesel - Mercedes A 160 2008 CDI for 100 kilometers consumes 4.9 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Mercedes A class real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 21 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +21% for petrol engines and +20% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Mercedes A class modification.

Mercedes A class 2008 C169 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 139 to 187 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 128 to 149 grams per kilometer. From Mercedes A class with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Mercedes A 160 2009 which produces an average of 139 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Mercedes A class diesels least CO2 distributes Mercedes A 160 2008 CDI - 128 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 7.3 seconds has Mercedes A 200 2008 Turbo Automatic version, conversely the tardiest one is Mercedes A 160 2008 CDI Automatic reaching this speed only in 15.3 seconds. The maximum top speed is 228 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 4-cylinder 193 hp version (Mercedes A 200 2008 Turbo).

Lenght of Mercedes A class is 388 cm, it is small car. Mercedes A class gross weight is from 1740 to 1880 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 15 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Mercedes A class trunk space is 435 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1370 litres.

This Mercedes is slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 3500 €. Users calculated Mercedes A class 2008 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2100 € cost per year and 0.24 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 49%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 28% 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.

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Mercedes A class prices

Mercedes A class 2008 - 2011 hatchback price in Latvia is from 2500 € to 4500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Mercedes A class price is very high - Mercedes A class is approximately for 27 percents more expensive then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2008 - 2011 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.