Mercedes-Benz A-Class: generations and engines
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class has been built since 1997 in 11 generations, with 142 engine versions in our catalog (hatchback, sedan). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years1997–present
Generations11
Engine versions142
Power60–421 hp
Body stylesHatchback, Sedan
FuelGasoline, Diesel, Gasoline hybrid
Timeline
Mercedes-Benz A-Class generations
- 1997–2001
- 2001–2004
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168, facelift 2001)
Engines below - 2001–2004
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Long (V168)
Engines below - 2004–2008
- 2004–2008
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Coupe (C169)
Engines below - 2008–2012
- 2008–2010
- 2012–2015
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W176)
Engines below - 2015–2018
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W176, facelift 2015)
Engines below - 2018–present
- 2018–present
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan (V177)
Engines below
Specs
Mercedes-Benz A-Class engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168, facelift 2001)2001–2004 · 6 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A 160 CDI (75 hp) | 2001–2004 | Diesel | 75 hp (55 kW) | 118 lb-ft (160 Nm) | 15.1 s | 101 mph (162 km/h) | |
| A 160 CDI (75 hp) Automatic | 2001–2004 | Diesel | 75 hp (55 kW) | 118 lb-ft (160 Nm) | 16.8 s | 98 mph (157 km/h) | |
| A 170 CDI (95 hp) | 2001–2004 | Diesel | 95 hp (70 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 12.1 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | |
| A 170 CDI (95 hp) Automatic | 2001–2004 | Diesel | 95 hp (70 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 13.2 s | 107 mph (173 km/h) | |
| A 210 Evolution (140 hp) | 2002–2004 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) | 8.2 s | 126 mph (203 km/h) | |
| A 210 Evolution (140 hp) Automatic | 2002–2004 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) | 9 s | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Long (V168)2001–2004 · 5 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A 140 (82 hp) | 2001–2004 | Gasoline | 82 hp (60 kW) | 96 lb-ft (130 Nm) | 13.2 s | 106 mph (170 km/h) | |
| A 160 (102 hp) | 2001–2004 | Gasoline | 102 hp (75 kW) | 111 lb-ft (150 Nm) | 11.1 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | |
| A 170 CDI (95 hp) | 2001–2004 | Diesel | 95 hp (70 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 12.4 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | |
| A 190 (125 hp) | 2001–2004 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 9.1 s | 123 mph (198 km/h) | |
| A 210 Evolution (140 hp) | 2002–2004 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) | 8.4 s | 126 mph (203 km/h) |
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Coupe (C169)2004–2008 · 13 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A 150 (95 hp) | 2004–2008 | Gasoline | 95 hp (70 kW) | 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) | 12.6 s | 109 mph (175 km/h) | |
| A 150 (95 hp) Autotronic | 2004–2008 | Gasoline | 95 hp (70 kW) | 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) | 13.5 s | 106 mph (170 km/h) | |
| A 160 CDI (82 hp) | 2004–2008 | Diesel | 82 hp (60 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 15 s | 106 mph (170 km/h) | |
| A 160 CDI (82 hp) Autotronic | 2004–2008 | Diesel | 82 hp (60 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 15.3 s | 103 mph (165 km/h) | |
| A 170 (115 hp) Autotronic | 2004–2008 | Gasoline | 115 hp (85 kW) | 114 lb-ft (155 Nm) | 11.5 s | 114 mph (183 km/h) | |
| A 180 CDI (109 hp) | 2004–2008 | Diesel | 109 hp (80 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 10.8 s | 116 mph (186 km/h) | |
| A 180 CDI (109 hp) Autotronic | 2004–2008 | Diesel | 109 hp (80 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 11.1 s | 112 mph (181 km/h) | |
| A 200 (136 hp) | 2004–2008 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 136 lb-ft (185 Nm) | 9.8 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | |
| A 200 (136 hp) Autotronic | 2004–2008 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 136 lb-ft (185 Nm) | 9.9 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | |
| A 200 CDI (140 hp) | 2004–2008 | Diesel | 140 hp (103 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 9.5 s | 125 mph (201 km/h) | |
| A 200 CDI (140 hp) Autotronic | 2004–2008 | Diesel | 140 hp (103 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 9.6 s | 122 mph (196 km/h) | |
| A 200 Turbo (193 hp) | 2005–2008 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 7.5 s | 142 mph (228 km/h) | |
| A 200 Turbo (193 hp) Autotronic | 2005–2008 | Gasoline | 193 hp (142 kW) | 207 lb-ft (280 Nm) | 7.3 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W176)2012–2015 · 17 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A 180 (122 hp) | 2012–2015 | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | 9.2 s | 126 mph (202 km/h) | |
| A 180 (122 hp) DCT | 2012–2015 | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | 9.1 s | 126 mph (202 km/h) | |
| A 180 CDI (109 hp) | 2012–2013 | Diesel | 109 hp (80 kW) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) | 11.3 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | |
| A 180 CDI (109 hp) DCT | 2012–2013 | Diesel | 109 hp (80 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 10.6 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | |
| A 200 (156 hp) | 2012–2015 | Gasoline | 156 hp (115 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 8.4 s | 139 mph (224 km/h) | |
| A 200 (156 hp) DCT | 2012–2015 | Gasoline | 156 hp (115 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 8.3 s | 139 mph (224 km/h) | |
| A 200 CDI (136 hp) | 2012–2014 | Diesel | 136 hp (100 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 9.3 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| A 200 CDI (136 hp) DCT | 2012–2014 | Diesel | 136 hp (100 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 9.2 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| A 220 CDI (170 hp) DCT | 2012–2015 | Diesel | 170 hp (125 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 8.2 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | |
| A 250 (211 hp) DCT | 2012–2015 | Gasoline | 211 hp (155 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.6 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | |
| A 160 CDI (90 hp) | 2013–2015 | Diesel | 90 hp (66 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 13.8 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | |
| A 160 CDI (90 hp) DCT | 2013–2015 | Diesel | 90 hp (66 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 13.8 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | |
| A 180 (122 hp) BlueEFFICIENCY | 2013–2015 | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | 9.8 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | |
| A 250 (211 hp) 4MATIC | 2013–2015 | Gasoline | 211 hp (155 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.5 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | |
| A 250 (211 hp) Sport 4MATIC DCT | 2013–2015 | Gasoline | 211 hp (155 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.5 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | |
| A 250 (211 hp) Sport DCT | 2013–2015 | Gasoline | 211 hp (155 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.6 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | |
| AMG A 45 (360 hp) 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT | 2013–2015 | Gasoline | 360 hp (265 kW) | 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) | 4.6 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W176, facelift 2015)2015–2018 · 25 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A 160 (102 hp) | 2015–2018 | Gasoline | 102 hp (75 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 10.6 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | |
| A 160 (102 hp) DCT | 2015–2018 | Gasoline | 102 hp (75 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 10.4 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | |
| A 160d (90 hp) | 2015–2018 | Diesel | 90 hp (66 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 13.8 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | |
| A 160d (90 hp) DCT | 2015–2018 | Diesel | 90 hp (66 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 13.6 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | |
| A 180 (122 hp) | 2015–2018 | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | 8.9 s | 126 mph (202 km/h) | |
| A 180 (122 hp) BlueEFFICIENCY Edition | 2015–2018 | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | 8.9 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | |
| A 180 (122 hp) DCT | 2015–2018 | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) | 8.6 s | 126 mph (202 km/h) | |
| A 180d (109 hp) | 2015–2018 | Diesel | 109 hp (80 kW) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) | 11.3 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | |
| A 180d (109 hp) BlueEFFICIENCY Edition | 2015–2018 | Diesel | 109 hp (80 kW) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) | 11.3 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | |
| A 180d (109 hp) DCT | 2015–2018 | Diesel | 109 hp (80 kW) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) | 11.3 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | |
| A 200 (156 hp) | 2015–2018 | Gasoline | 156 hp (115 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 8.1 s | 139 mph (224 km/h) | |
| A 200 (156 hp) DCT | 2015–2018 | Gasoline | 156 hp (115 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 7.8 s | 139 mph (224 km/h) | |
| A 200d (136 hp) | 2015–2018 | Diesel | 136 hp (100 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 9.3 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| A 200d (136 hp) 4MATIC DCT | 2015–2018 | Diesel | 136 hp (100 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 8.8 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| A 200d (136 hp) DCT | 2015–2018 | Diesel | 136 hp (100 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 8.8 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | |
| A 220 (184 hp) 4MATIC DCT | 2015–2018 | Gasoline | 184 hp (135 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 6.9 s | 142 mph (228 km/h) | |
| A 220d (177 hp) 4MATIC DCT | 2015–2018 | Diesel | 177 hp (130 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 7.5 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | |
| A 220d (177 hp) DCT | 2015–2018 | Diesel | 177 hp (130 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 7.5 s | 139 mph (224 km/h) | |
| A 250 (211 hp) | 2015–2018 | Gasoline | 211 hp (155 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.5 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | |
| A 250 (211 hp) 4MATIC DCT | 2015–2018 | Gasoline | 211 hp (155 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.4 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | |
| A 250 (211 hp) DCT | 2015–2018 | Gasoline | 211 hp (155 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.4 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | |
| A 250 (218 hp) 4MATIC Sport DCT | 2015–2018 | Gasoline | 218 hp (160 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.3 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | |
| A 250 (218 hp) Sport | 2015–2018 | Gasoline | 218 hp (160 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.4 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | |
| A 250 (218 hp) Sport DCT | 2015–2018 | Gasoline | 218 hp (160 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.3 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | |
| AMG A 45 (381 hp) 4MATIC DCT | 2015–2018 | Gasoline | 381 hp (280 kW) | 350 lb-ft (475 Nm) | 4.2 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan (V177)2018–present · 8 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A 180d (116 hp) DCT | 2018–present | Diesel | 116 hp (85 kW) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) | 10.6 s | 128 mph (206 km/h) | |
| A 200 (163 hp) | 2018–present | Gasoline | 163 hp (120 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 8.3 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | |
| A 200 (163 hp) DCT | 2018–present | Gasoline | 163 hp (120 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 8.1 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | |
| A 220 (190 hp) 4MATIC DCT | 2018–present | Gasoline | 190 hp (140 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 7 s | 147 mph (237 km/h) | |
| A 250 (224 hp) 4MATIC DCT | 2018–present | Gasoline | 224 hp (165 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.3 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| A 250 (224 hp) DCT | 2018–present | Gasoline | 224 hp (165 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 6.3 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| A 250e (218 hp) EQ Power DCT | 2019–present | Gasoline hybrid | 218 hp (160 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 6.7 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | |
| AMG A 35 (306 hp) 4MATIC DCT | 2019–present | Gasoline | 306 hp (225 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 4.8 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
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