Mercedes A 180 2012 CDI (W176)

Mercedes A class 2012 1.5 diesel description

Hatchback Mercedes A 180 2012 CDI has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2015. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 109 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 260 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 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.
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This Mercedes A class 1.5 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.9 litres.

Mercedes A 180 2012 CDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Mercedes A 180 2012 CDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 190 km/h.

Mercedes A 180 2012 CDI fuel consumption is 3.8 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (26.3 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Mercedes A klase 2012 - 2015 version, city fuel economy - 4.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 3.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1300 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1500 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 5.6 litres per 100 km, which is 47% 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.

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 180 2012 CDI technical data

Model: Mercedes A 180 2012 CDI
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2012. January ... 2015. January 
Engine: 1461 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 98 g/km
Power: 109 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 260 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 190 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.8 (combined) 4.5 (urban) 3.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 5.6 l/100km (42 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: 1960 kg

Mercedes A 180 2012 CDI 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 180 2012 CDI 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 4000 RPM
Torque 200 - 260 NM ON 1750 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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