Mercedes-Benz A-Class Base (2021) price & specs
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Overview
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 1st May 2021. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is regarded as a small Car built in Germany with prices starting at $46,400 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz A-Class is powered by a 1.3L 4-cylinder engine that has 100 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 200 Nm of torque (at 1460 rpm) via a Seven-speed Automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims the A-Class Base uses 5.7L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 130g of CO2. It has a 43L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 754km per full tank
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class measures 1440mm (56.7 inches) in height, 4419mm (174.0 inches) in length, 1796mm (70.7 inches) in width with a 2729mm (107.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1365kg (3009.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The A-Class Base comes standard with 225/45 R17 front tyres and 225/45 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Base has a 104mm ground clearance with a 1600kg braked and 680kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
73.26 - 113.4 kW/t
66.45 kW/t
189.6 kW/t
Boot Space
310 - 370 litres
260 litres
455 litres
Fuel Efficiency
1.6 - 6.6 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
662 - 773 km
573 km
1,098 km
Price
$49,007 - $69,961
$45,662
$101,590
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 3 years
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,880 - 2,025 kg
1,730 kg
2,270 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,600 - 1,800 kg
1,300 kg
1,800 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
104 mm
104 mm
165 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
15.6 kWh
1.3 kWh
61.98 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
7.4 kW
6.6 kW
11 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
110 kW
50 kW
110 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
73 km
2 km
385 km
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Dimensions
4,419 mm
1,796 mm
inc mirror: 2,157 mm
inc mirror: 2,157 mm
1,440 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,419 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,796 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,157 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,500 mm |
| Load Capacity | 515 kg |
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Explore Mercedes-Benz A-Class Features & Specs
Base
1.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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driveaway12v power outlet
Location boot/cargo: yes
Location front: yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Full Auto Park & Exit
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Sensor
Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Find my car: yes
Geo fencing: yes
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Speed alert: yes
Theft alert: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless start: yes
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Connection type Via: SIM In Vehicle
Tracker system: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 3
Location rear: yes
Number: 1
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Other
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 110 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 130 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 167 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 1,332 cc
Engine code: M 282
Liters: 1.3 L
Number of cylinders: 4
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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: 43 L
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 10.3 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 10.3 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 5.7 L/100km
Country/highway: 4.8 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 754 km
Combined: 17.5 km/L
Country/highway: 20.8 km/L
Urban: 13.9 km/L
Urban: 7.2 L/100km
Performance
Maximum speed: 215 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.8 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 136 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 100 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 200 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,460 rpm
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Shift lever location: Steering Wheel
Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
Number of speeds: 7
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: 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
Wheel dependence: Semi-Independent
Type: Torsion Beam
Tires
Location front: yes
Run flat: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 91
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 225 mm
Location rear: yes
Run flat: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 91
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 225 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 17 in
Rim width: 7.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 17 in
Rim width: 7.5 in
Body style
Body type: Hatchback
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: MFA2
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Hatchback
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat down: 1,210 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 370 L
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 10,500 mm
Front track: 1,567 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 104 mm
Overall height: 1,440 mm
Overall length: 4,419 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,157 mm
Overall width: 1,796 mm
Rear track: 1,547 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 11,000 mm
Wheelbase: 2,729 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,024 mm
Headroom rear: 960 mm
Hip room front: 1,344 mm
Hip room rear: 1,287 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,400 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,372 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: Automatic
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: 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 trailer weight braked: 1,600 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 680 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 1,880 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,365 kg
Tare weight: 1,340.25 kg
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of: 9
Subwoofer: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
Cover/rear parcel shelf
Type: Rigid
Door sill protector
Illuminated: yes
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Piano Black
On doors: Synthetic Leather
On instrument panel: Carbon Fiber Look
Airbags
Number of: 9
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Driver monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 7 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP, Euro NCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 96
ANCAP child occupant score: 91
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 92
ANCAP safety assist score: 73
Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 96
Euro NCAP child occupant score: 91
Euro NCAP overall: 5
Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 92
Euro NCAP safety assist score: 75
ANCAP date tested: 24 Oct 2018
ANCAP rating year: 2018
Euro NCAP date tested: 1 Oct 2018
Euro NCAP version tested: Mercedes A180d 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
Lane departure warning
Activates brakes: yes
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
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
Height type: Manual
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Thigh support type: Manual
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Height type: Manual
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Thigh support type: Manual
Type: Sports
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: 40/20/40
Seating capacity: 3
Ski hatch: yes
Type: Bench
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Synthetic Leather
Main seat material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 1
Power locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate service
Distance: 25,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Variable distance/period: yes
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
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