Mercedes-Benz A-Class Base (2015) price & specs

1.6L petrol 5D Hatchback 7 SP MANUAL FWD

Base

Overview

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 5th March 2013. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is regarded as a small Car built in Germany with prices starting at $41,800 before on-road costs.

This Mercedes-Benz A-Class is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 115 kW of power (at 5300 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 1250 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims the A-Class Base uses 6.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 141g of CO₂. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 820km per full tank

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class measures 1433mm (56.4 inches) in height, 4292mm (169.0 inches) in length, 1780mm (70.1 inches) in width with a 2699mm (106.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1395kg (3075.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The A-Class Base comes standard with 225/40 R18 front tyres and 225/40 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

64.52 - 170.42 kW/t

59.78 kW/t

170.42 kW/t

Boot Space

341 litres

210 litres

488 litres

Fuel Efficiency

4 - 6.9 L/100km

1.6 L/100km

8 L/100km

Vehicle Range

758 - 1,250 km

634 km

1,368 km

Warranty (Years)

3 years

4 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 - 3 years

1 year

4 years

Service Interval

12 months

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Dimensions

4,292 mm

1,780 mm

1,433 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,292 mm
Overall Width	1,780 mm
Overall Height	1,433 mm
Wheelbase	2,699 mm
Turning Circle	11,000 mm
Load Capacity	525 kg

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Sales Data

20241,997Total Sales

20252,121Total Sales

20261,337YTD Sales

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sales rolling 12-months^#

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Base

1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

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Compressor

Compressor: Turbo

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 141 g/km

Standard met: EU6

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 1,595 cc

Liters: 1.6 L

Number of cylinders: 4

Fuel

Fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 95

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 95

Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 50 L

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Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 6.1 L/100km

Country/highway: 5.2 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 820 km

Combined: 16.4 km/L

Country/highway: 19.2 km/L

Urban: 13 km/L

Urban: 7.7 L/100km

Performance

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 156 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 115 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 250 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,300 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,250 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Front

Transmission

Gearchange paddles: yes

Manual sequential: yes

Shift lever location: Steering Wheel

Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)

Number of speeds: 7

Transmission type: Manual

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 2

Power steering

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Leather Covered

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Multi-Link

Tires

Location front: yes

Run flat: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 40

Tire width: 225 mm

Location rear: yes

Run flat: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 40

Tire width: 225 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Two-tone: yes

Rim diameter: 18 in

Rim width: 7.5 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Two-tone: yes

Rim diameter: 18 in

Rim width: 7.5 in

Body style

Body type: Hatchback

Local number of doors: 5

Number of doors: 5

Platform code: MFA

Wheelbase type: Short

Local body type: Hatchback

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Painted

Location rear: yes

Color: Painted

Cargo capacity

Measurement standard: VDA

Rear seat down: 1,157 L

Rear seat up; to lower window: 341 L

External dimensions

Curb to curb turning circle: 11,000 mm

Front track: 1,553 mm

Overall height: 1,433 mm

Overall length: 4,292 mm

Overall width: 1,780 mm

Rear track: 1,552 mm

Wheelbase: 2,699 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 1,017 mm

Headroom rear: 952 mm

Hip room front: 1,422 mm

Hip room rear: 1,410 mm

Shoulder room front: 1,391 mm

Shoulder room rear: 1,350 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Rear door

Type: Lifting Gate

Headlight control

Dusk sensor: yes

Height adjustment: Manual

Internal height adjustment: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (high beam): Halogen

Bulb type (low beam): Halogen

Lens type: Complex Surface

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Auto-dimming: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Rear view mirror/camera

Auto-dimming: yes

Rear window

Type: Fixed

Wipers: Intermittent

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Automatic

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Gross vehicle weight: 1,920 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,395 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 6

System

Radio: AM, FM

Cover/rear parcel shelf

Type: Rigid

12v power outlet

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Parking assistance

Location rear: yes

Type: Full Automatic Parking

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Type: Sensor

Location rear: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Smart card / smart key

Includes keyless start: yes

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Luxury trim

On doors: Alloy

On instrument panel: Alloy

Airbags

Number of: 7

Anti collision system

Activates brake lights: yes

Activates seat belts: yes

Driver monitor: yes

Minimum speed to activate (kph): 7 km/h

Visual/acoustic warning: yes

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP, Euro NCAP

ANCAP overall: 5

Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 93

Euro NCAP child occupant score: 81

Euro NCAP overall: 5

Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 67

Euro NCAP safety assist score: 86

Euro NCAP date tested: 28 Nov 2012

Euro NCAP version tested: Mercedes A180 1.6 petrol Urban 5dr HA

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 3

Knee airbags

Location: Driver

Rear seat belts

Seat position center: yes

Operation: Reel

Type: 3-Point

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Side curtain airbag

Location: Front and Rear

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Height type: Manual

Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric

Number of electrical adjustments: 2

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Sports

Location passenger: yes

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Sports

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: Asymmetrical

Seating capacity: 3

Ski hatch: yes

Type: Bench

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Synthetic Leather

Main seat material: Cloth

Seating

Seating capacity: 5

Seating configuration: 2+3

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Air conditioning

Air conditioning type: Semi-Auto

Power locks

Operation: Remote

Intermediate service

Distance: 25,000 km

Period (mths): 12 months

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Powertrain - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 48 months

Whole vehicle - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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