MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS HATCHBACK 2008 Owners Manual

Engine
278 Engine
A 150
A 150 BlueEFFICIENCY A 170
A 170 BlueEFFICIENCY A 200 A 200 TURBO
Rated output
70 kW (95 bhp) 85 kW (116 bhp) 100 kW (136 bhp) 142 kW (193 bhp)
At engine speed
5,200 rpm 5,500 rpm 5,500 rpm 5,000 rpm
Rated torque
140 Nm 155 Nm 185 Nm 280 Nm
At engine speed
3,500 – 4,000 rpm 3,500 – 4,000 rpm 3,500 – 4,000 rpm 1,800 – 4,850 rpm
Number of cylinders
4 4 4 4
Displacement
1,498 cm
3 1,699 cm
3 2,034 cm
3 2,034 cm
3 Maximum engine
speed
6,300 rpm 6,300 rpm 6,300 rpm 6,000 rpm
A 160 CDI A 180 CDI A 200 CDI
Rated output
60 kW (82 bhp) 80 kW (109 bhp) 103 kW (140 bhp)
At engine speed
4,200 rpm 4,200 rpm 4,200 rpm
Rated torque
180 Nm (200 Nm)
34 250 Nm
300 Nm (280 Nm)
34 At engine speed
1,400 – 2,600 rpm 1,600 – 2,600 rpm 1,600 – 3,000 rpm
Number of cylinders
4 4 4
34
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Engine
279A 160 CDI A 180 CDI A 200 CDI
Displacement
1,991 cm
3 1,991 cm
3 1,991 cm
3 Maximum engine
speed
4,800 rpm 4,800 rpm 4,800 rpm Technical data
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Performance
280 Performance
Speeds
Manual transmission A 150
A 150 BlueEFFICIENCY A 170
A 170 BlueEFFICIENCY A 200 A 200 TURBO
Maximum speed
175 km/h 188 km/h 200 km/h 228 km/h
Manual transmission A 160 CDI A 180 CDI A 200 CDI
Maximum speed
170 km/h 186 km/h 201 km/h
AUTOTRONIC* A 150 A 170 A 200 A 200 TURBO
Maximum speed
170 km/h 183 km/h 195 km/h 220 km/h
AUTOTRONIC* A 160 CDI A 180 CDI A 200 CDI
Maximum speed
165 km/h 181 km/h 196 km/hTechnical data
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Performance
281Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h
A 150 A 150
BlueEFFICIENCY A 170 A 170
BlueEFFICIENCY A 200
Manual transmission
12.6 seconds 12.6 seconds 10.9 seconds 10.9 seconds 9.8 seconds
AUTOTRONIC* 13.5 seconds – 11.5 seconds – 9.9 seconds
A 200
TURBO A 160 CDI A 180 CDI A 200 CDI
Manual transmission
7.5 seconds 15 seconds 10.8 seconds 9.5 seconds
AUTOTRONIC* 7.3 seconds 15.3 seconds 11.1 seconds 9.6 secondsTechnical data
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Tyres and wheels
282 Tyres and wheels
Points to remember
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres which
have been approved specifically for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. These tyres are
specially adapted for use with the control
systems, such as ABS or ESP ®
, and are
marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Exten-
ded* (with run-flat characteristics)
If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz can-
not accept any responsibility for damage
which may occur. Information about tyres can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
i Vehicles with MOExtended run-flat sys-
tem are not equipped with the TIREFIT
kit* 35
.
Therefore, it is recommended that you
additionally equip your vehicle with the
TIREFIT kit* when fitting tyres that do not
feature run-flat properties, e.g. winter
tyres.
i A TIREFIT kit* is available from any quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre.
! If you fit tyres other than those tested and
recommended by Mercedes-Benz, charac- teristics such as handling, noise levels and
fuel consumption, etc. may be adversely
affected. In addition, when driving with a
load, tyre dimensional variations could
cause the tyres to come into contact with
the bodywork and axle components. This
could result in damage to the tyres or the
vehicle.
i Further information about tyres and
wheels can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
You will find a table of tyre pressures on the
inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap. You
will find further information about tyre pres-
sures in the "Operation" section
(Y page 178).
35 Only for certain countries. Techni
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Tyres and wheels
283Tyres
A 150 /
A 150 BlueEFFICIENCY /
A 170 /
A 170 BlueEFFICIENCY /
A 160 CDI /
A 160 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY /
A 180 CDI A 200 /
A 200 CDI A 200 TURBO
15" Both
axles Summer tyres
185/65 R15 88T – –
Winter tyres
185/65 R15 88T M+S
. Wheels
6J x 15 H2 ET 44 – –
16" Both
axles Summer tyres
195/55 R16 87T 195/55 R16 87H 195/55 R16 87V
Winter tyres
195/55 R16 87T M+S
. 195/55 R16 87T M+S
. 195/55 R16 87T M+S
. Wheels
6J x 16 H2 ET 46 6J x 16 H2 ET 46 6J x 16 H2 ET 46
17" Both
axles
Summer tyres
36, 37 215/45 R17 87V 215/45 R17 87V 215/45 R17 87V
Wheels
7J x 17 H2 ET 54 7J x 17 H2 ET 54 7J x 17 H2 ET 54
36
Snow chains only permitted as a starting-off aid.
37 Only with sports suspension. Techni
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Tyres and wheels
284 AMG equipment*
All models
18" Both axles
Summer tyres
38, 39 215/40 R 18 89W XL
Light-alloy wheels
7J x 18 H2 ET 54
MOExtended tyres*
i Tyres with run-flat characteristics, only in conjunction with light-alloy wheels and tyre pressure loss warning system. All models
40 16" Both axles
Winter tyres
41, 42 195/55 R16 87H M+S MOExtended
Light-alloy wheels
43 6J x 16 H2 ET 46
17" Both axles
Summer tyres
41, 44 215/45 R17 87V MOExtended
Light-alloy wheels
43 7J x 17 H2 ET 54
38
Use of snow chains not permitted.
39 Only with sports suspension.
40 Only with sports suspension.
41 Tyres with run-flat characteristics, only available in conjunction with tyre pressure loss warning system and tyre pressure monitor*.
42 Not available from the factory. You can obtain further information from a specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
43 Not on steel wheels.
44 Snow chains only permitted as a pull-away aid. Techni
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Tyres and wheels
285Spare wheel*
Your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT, a "Minispare" emergency spare wheel* or a spare wheel*, depending on the country, the engine
and the wheels fitted.
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat characteristics) are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. A 150 /
A 150 BlueEFFICIENCY /
A 170 /
A 170 BlueEFFICIENCY /
A 160 CDI /
A 160 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY /
A 180 CDI A 200 /
A 200 CDI A 200 TURBO
15" Remove the spare
wheel* Summer tyres
185/65 R15 88T – –
Steel spare
wheel
6J x 15 H2 ET 44 – –
16" Remove the spare
wheel* Summer tyres
– 195/55 R16 87H 195/55 R16 87V
Steel spare
wheel
– 6J x 16 H2 ET 46 6J x 16 H2 ET 46
16" "Minispare " emergency
spare wheel*
45 Tyres
T 125/90 R16 98M T 125/90 R16 98M T 125/90 R16 98M
Tyre pressure
4.2 bar 4.2 bar 4.2 bar
Wheels
3.5B x 16 H2 ET 32 3.5B x 16 H2 ET 32 3.5B x 16 H2 ET 32
45
Use of snow chains not possible. Techni
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Vehicle weights
286 Vehicle dimensions
A 150 A 150
BlueEFFICIENCY A 170 A 170
BlueEFFICIENCY A 200
Vehicle length (ECE)
3,883 mm 3,883 mm 3,883 mm 3,883 mm 3,883 mm
Vehicle width including exte-
ri or mirrors 2,040 mm 2,040 mm 2,040 mm 2,040 mm 2,040 mm
Vehicle height
1,593 mm 1,593 mm 1,593 mm 1,593 mm 1,595 mm
Wheelbase
2,568 mm 2,568 mm 2,568 mm 2,568 mm 2,568 mm
A 200 TURBO A 160 CDI A 180 CDI A 200 CDI
Vehicle length (ECE)
3,883 mm 3,883 mm 3,883 mm 3,883 mm
Vehicle width including exte-
rior mirrors
2,040 mm 2,040 mm 2,040 mm 2,040 mm
Vehicle height
1,595 mm 1,593 mm 1,593 mm 1,595 mm
Wheelbase
2,568 mm 2,568 mm 2,568 mm 2,568 mm
Vehicle weights
The unladen weight includes the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment increase the
unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload. You will find more specific weight information on the vehicle identification plate
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Vehicle weights
287A 150 A 150
BlueEFFICIENCY A 170 A 170
BlueEFFICIENCY A 200
Unladen weight
(in accordance
with EC directive) 5-door vehi-
cle
1,225 kg 1,245 kg 1,240 kg 1,260 kg 1,270 kg
3-door vehi-
cle
1,195 kg 1,215 kg 1,210 kg 1,230 kg 1,240 kg
Maximum per-
missible gross
vehicle weight 5-door vehi-
cle
1,740 kg 1,740 kg 1,770 kg 1,770 kg 1,765 kg
3-door vehi-
cle
1,740 kg 1,740 kg 1,770 kg 1,770 kg 1,765 kg
Maximum per-
missible front
axle load 5-door vehi-
cle
860 kg 860 kg 885 kg 885 kg 890 kg
3-door vehi-
cle
860 kg 860 kg 885 kg 885 kg 890 kg
Maximum per-
missible rear axle
load 5-door vehi-
cle
880 kg 880 kg 885 kg 885 kg 875 kg
3-door vehi-
cle
880 kg 880 kg 885 kg 885 kg 875 kg
To
wing a trailer 5-door vehi-
cle
920 kg 920 kg 920 kg 920 kg 920 kg
3-door vehi-
cle
920 kg 920 kg 920 kg 920 kg 920 kgTechnical data
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