Mercedes A 200 Automatic (W177)

Mercedes A class 2018 1.3 petrol description

Hatchback Mercedes A 200 Automatic is being produced from January, 2018. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.3 litres, which produces power of 163 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 250 Nm (Newton metres) on 1620 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 and turbine. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 220 up to 370 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes A class 1.3 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Mercedes A 200 Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes A 200 Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 225 km/h.

With the same engine there are also two other Mercedes A class versions - with manual gearbox (Mercedes A 200 MT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Mercedes A 200 Automatic AT 4x4) available:
Mercedes A class 2018

Mercedes A 200 Automatic technical data

Model: Mercedes A 200 Automatic
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2018. January
Engine: 1332 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 163 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 250 NM ON 1620 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 225 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data
Fuel tank capacity: 43 litres (11.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.45m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.44m (height)
Ground clearance: 104 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats

Mercedes A 200 Automatic engine M282

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1332 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 72.2 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 81.4 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 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.

Fuel system Injection
Mercedes A 200 Automatic oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.8 litres (7.2 quarts)
Power 109 - 163 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 180 - 250 NM ON 1620 RPM
Start of production (year) 2018
Duration of production 6 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 2021 onwards.

Engine also used on Mercedes B klase Mercedes CLA Mercedes GLA

All Mercedes A class hatchback [2018 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Mercedes A 160 1.3 Petrol 109 HP - Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes A 180 1.3 Petrol 136 HP - Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes A 200 1.3 Petrol 163 HP - Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes A 200 Automatic 1.3 Petrol 163 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes A 200 Automatic 4x4 1.3 Petrol 163 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
Mercedes A 250e 1.3 Hybrid 160 HP - Automatic (8) Front wheel
Mercedes A 180d 1.5 Diesel 116 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes A 220 Automatic Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 2.0 Petrol 190 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes A 220 Automatic 4x4 Jan 2018 — Dec 2020 2.0 Petrol 190 HP - Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes A 250 Automatic 2.0 Petrol 224 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes A 250 Automatic 4x4 2.0 Petrol 224 HP - Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes AMG A 35 4x4 2.0 Petrol 306 HP - Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes AMG A 45 4x4 2.0 Petrol 387 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
Mercedes AMG A 45 S 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds

2.0 Petrol 421 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
Mercedes A 200d 2.0 Diesel 150 HP - Automatic (8) Front wheel
Mercedes A 200 d 4x4 2.0 Diesel 150 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
Mercedes A 220 d Automatic

Most powerfull diesel version (190 HP)

2.0 Diesel 190 HP - Automatic (8) Front wheel
Mercedes A 220 d Automatic 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (190 HP)

2.0 Diesel 190 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
Mercedes A class 2018 reviews
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