Base
1.7L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a W169. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $41,500 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz A-Class is powered by a 1.7L 4-cylinder engine that has 85 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 155 Nm of torque (at 3500 rpm) via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims the A-Class Base uses 7.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 169g of CO2. It has a 54L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 761km per full tank
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class measures 1593mm (62.7 inches) in height, 3883mm (152.9 inches) in length, 1764mm (69.4 inches) in width with a 2568mm (101.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1240kg (2733.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The A-Class Base comes standard with 195/55 R16 front tyres and 195/55 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,883 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,764 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,593 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,568 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,950 mm |
| Load Capacity | 465 mm |
Our Mercedes-Benz A-Class Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
1.7L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.0
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 3.5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 169
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Engine Bore: 83.0
Engine Cc: 1699
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 1.7
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Stroke: 78.5
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 14.3
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 54
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.9
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 14.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 7.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 40
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 33
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 16.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 6.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 47
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 39
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 11.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 9.0
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 31
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 26
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 7.1
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 116
Power Maximum Power Kw: 85
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 155
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: Variable
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: T
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 195
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: T
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 195
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.0
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.0
Body Type: Mini Mpv
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: W169
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 48.4
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1370
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 15.4
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 435
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10950
External Dimensions Front Track In: 61.3
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1556
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 35.9
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 62.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1593
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 152.9
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 3883
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 69.4
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1764
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 61.1
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1551
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 101.1
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2568
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.9
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 989
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 38.7
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 983
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 56.0
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1422
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 56.9
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1444
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 55.6
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1411
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 54.4
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1381
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
External Color: White
Multi Coat: yes
Type: Gloss
Sunroof Front To Rear Location: Front To Rear
Sunroof Front To Rear Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front To Rear Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front To Rear Tilting: yes
Sunroof Front To Rear Type: Louvre
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1705
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3759
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1240
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2734
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: CD
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speaker Brand Name: Harman/Kardon
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Number Of Outlets12v: 1
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Number: 1
Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints Front Seats Active: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Removable: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Audio Media Storage Unit Cds Type: Discs
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Anti Theft Protection Anti Lift: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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