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Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R Fuels
R Lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R Coolant
R Brake fluid
R Windscreen washer fluid
R Climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. Only use products recommended
by Mercedes-Benz. Damage which is caused
by the use of products which have not been
recommended is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill ges-
tures. They are listed in this Mercedes-Benz
Owner's Manual in the appropriate section.
You can identify service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tions on the container:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi- cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g.
MB 229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other identifications, for example:
R 0 W-30
R 5 W-30
R 5 W-40
i Further information can be obtained from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or on
the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refuelling. G
WARNING
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health. There is a danger of injury.
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel
vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil-
dren.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin
with water and soap immediately.
R If you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water immediately. Seek immediate medical attention.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi-
cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.
R Change any clothing that has come into
contact with fuel immediately.
Tank capacity The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary,
depending on the vehicle equipment.
Model Total capa-
city A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Edition
A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY
Edition
40.0 l
or
50.0 l All other models
50.0 lService products and capacities
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You can call up an overview of approved
engine oils on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com by enter-
ing the designation, e.g. 229.5.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle.
You can find the correct values for your model with the help of the VIN on the vehicle iden-
tification plate (Y page 396).
Petrol engines: in certain countries, differ-
ent engine oils can be used, provided that the
maintenance intervals are reduced. For more
information, please contact a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Petrol engines MB-Freigabe
or MB-
Approval All models
229.5
Diesel engines with a
diesel particle filter MB-Freigabe
or MB-
Approval A 160 d
A 180 d
A 180 d BlueEFFI-
CIENCY Edition
226.51,
229.31,
229.51, 229.52 All other models
228.51,
229.31,
229.51, 229.52 Diesel engines without
a diesel particle filter MB-Freigabe
or MB-
Approval All models
228.3, 228.5,
228.51, 229.3,
229.31, 229.5,
229.51, 229.52 Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils
for Mercedes-AMG vehicles. i
If the engine oils listed in the table are not
available, you may add the following engine
oils until the next oil change:
R Petrol engines: MB-Freigabe or MB-
Approval 229.1, 229.3 or ACEA A3
R Diesel engines: MB-Freigabe or MB-
Approval 229.1, 229.3, 229.5 or
ACEA C3
This must only be added once and the
amount must not be greater than 1.0 l.
Capacities The following values refer to an oil change,
including the oil filter.
Model Replacement
amount A 160
A 180
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Edition
A 200 5.8 l
A 160 d
A 180 d
A 180 d BlueEFFI-
CIENCY Edition
4.5 l
A 200 d
A 220 d
6.5 l
Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles
5.5 l
All other models
5.6 l
Additives
!
Do not use any additives with the engine
oil. This could damage the engine. Service products and capacities
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Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data:
R the heights specified may vary as a result
of:
- Tyres
- load
- condition of the suspension
- optional equipment
R optional equipment reduces the maximum
payload
R vehicle-specific weight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 396)
R only for certain countries: you can find vehi-
cle-specific vehicle data in the COC docu-
ments (CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY)
These documents are delivered with your
vehicle. Dimensions and weights Model
: :
Maxi- mum
head- room ;
;
Opening height A 180 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY Edition
A 180 d BlueEF-
FICIENCY Edi-
tion
1847 mm 1960 mm
A 180 d
(176.012, vehi-
cles with auto-
matic transmis-
sion)
1847 mm 1975 mm
A 200
A 200 d
A 200 d 4MATIC
A 220 d
A 220 d 4MATIC
1857 mm 1976 mm
A 220 4MATIC
A 250
A 250 Sport
A 250 4MATIC
A 250 Sport
4MATIC
1861 mm 1980 mm
Mercedes-AMG
vehicles
1840 mm 1959 mm
All other models
1856 mm 1975 mm
All models
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
2022 mm
Vehicle width
excluding exterior
mirrors
1780 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm404
Vehicle dataTechnical data

All models
Maximum boot load
100 kg
Maximum roof load
100 kg
Model Vehicle length
Mercedes-AMG
vehicles
4367 mm
All other models
4292 mm
Model Vehicle height
A 180 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY Edition
A 180 d BlueEFFI-
CIENCY Edition
1418 mm
A 200
A 200 d
A 200 d 4MATIC
A 220 d
A 220 d 4MATIC
1434 mm
A 220 4MATIC
A 250
A 250 4MATIC
A 250 Sport
A 250 Sport 4MATIC
1438 mm
Mercedes-AMG
vehicles
1417 mm
All other models
1433 mm
Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the engine cooling system may
be necessary, depending on the vehicle
type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chas- sis. :
Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
; Overhang dimension
= Rear axle centre line
Towing a trailer is not possible with all mod-
els. For further information, see (Y page 231).
For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the
overhang dimension including protective cov- ering is 794 mm. Trailer tow hitch
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Trailer loads
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 8%
from a standstill) Towing a trailer is not possible with all models. For further information, see (Y
page 231).
Missing values were not available at the time of going to print. Manual transmission Automatic transmission
A 160
A 180
1500 kg 1500 kg
A 200
1500 kg 1500 kg
A 250
1500 kg
A 160 d
1200 kg 1200 kg
A 180 d (176.012)
1500 kg 1500 kg
A 200 d
1500 kg 1500 kg
Manual transmission
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1500 kg
Automatic transmission
A 200 d 4MATIC
1500 kg
A 220 d
1500 kg
A 220 d 4MATIC
1500 kg
A 220 4MATIC
1500 kg
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12%
from a standstill) Towing a trailer is not possible with all models. For further information, see (Y
page 231).
Missing values were not available at the time of going to print. Manual transmission Automatic transmission
A 160
A 180
1200 kg 1200 kg
A 200
1400 kg 1400 kg
A 250
1500 kg406
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data

Manual transmission Automatic transmission
A 160 d
1200 kg 1200 kg
A 180 d (176.012)
1200 kg 1200 kg
A 200 d
1500 kg 1500 kg
Manual transmission
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1200 kg
Automatic transmission
A 200 d 4MATIC
1500 kg
A 220 d
1500 kg
A 220 d 4MATIC
1500 kg
A 220 4MATIC
1500 kg
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Towing a trailer is not possible with all models. For further information, see (Y
page 231).
Missing values were not available at the time of going to print. Manual transmission Automatic transmission
A 160
A 180
685 kg 695 kg
A 200
685 kg 695 kg
A 250
720 kg
A 160 d
695 kg 710 kg
A 180 d (176.012)
695 kg 710 kg
A 200 d
725 kg 740 kg
Manual transmission
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
680 kg
Automatic transmission
A 200 d 4MATIC
750 kg
A 220 d
740 kg Trailer tow hitch
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Automatic transmission
A 220 d 4MATIC
750 kg
A 220 4MATIC
750 kg
Maximum drawbar noseweight
!
Use a drawbar noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight.
Do not use a noseweight of less than 50kg, otherwise the trailer may come loose.
Note that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual payload.
Towing a trailer is not possible with all models. For further information, see (Y page 231).
The drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load.
Missing values were not available at the time of going to print. Manual transmission Automatic transmission
A 160
A 180
75 kg 75 kg
A 200
75 kg 75 kg
A 250
75 kg
A 160 d
75 kg 75 kg
A 180 d (176.012)
75 kg 75 kg
A 200 d
75 kg 75 kg
Manual transmission
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
75 kg
Automatic transmission
A 200 d 4MATIC
75 kg
A 220 d
75 kg
A 220 d 4MATIC
75 kg
A 220 4MATIC
75 kg
The actual noseweight may not be higher than the value which is given. The value can be found
on the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification plates. The lowest weight applies.
You can attach carrier systems, e.g. bicycle racks or load-bearing implements, on the ball
coupling. The maximum noseweight of 75 kg applies when using carrier systems on the ball
coupling. 408
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data

Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer
Towing a trailer is not possible with all models. For further information, see (Y
page 231).
Missing values were not available at the time of going to print. Manual transmission Automatic transmission
A 160
A 180
990 kg 960 kg
A 200
990 kg 960 kg
A 250
970 kg
A 160 d
990 kg 970 kg
A 180 d (176.012)
990 kg 970 kg
A 200 d
985 kg 960 kg
Manual transmission
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
980 kg
Automatic transmission
A 200 d 4MATIC
1000 kg
A 220 d
960 kg
A 220 d 4MATIC
1000 kg
A 220 4MATIC
1020 kg Trailer tow hitch
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