Mercedes2012 A 180 Specs

2012 (W176) Mercedes A 180 Specifications & Performance

2012 - 2015 (W176)

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo

126 mph

9.2 seconds

120 BHP

51.4 mpg

5 Doors

5 Seats

341-1,157 L
kg
1,370 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
126 mph
0-62 mph
9.2 seconds
0-60 mph
8.9 seconds
Power-to-Weight
88 BHP/Tonne
Power
120 BHP
Torque
148 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
51.4 mpg
Total Range
565 Miles
CO2 Emissions
128 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.6 Litre
1,595 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
120 BHP @ 5,000 RPM
122 ps @ 5,000 RPM
Peak Torque
148 lb·ft @ 1,250 RPM
200 N·m @ 1,250 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Direct Injection
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Transversal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M270 DE16
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Bore x Stroke
83 x 73.7 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.13:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
75 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
30 BHP
Unitary Capacity
399 cc
BMEP
15.8 Bar
228.5 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
7 Gears
Tyre Sizes
195/65R16 V
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Compact Hatchback
Doors
5
Seats
5
Cargo Space
341-1,157 L
Kerb Weight
1,370 kg
Gross Weight
1,935 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
Tow Capacity
1,200 kg
Length
4,292 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,433 mm
Wheelbase
2,699 mm
Front Track
1,553 mm
Rear Track
1,552 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Overall Rating
★★★★★
Adult Occupant
93%
Child Occupant
81%
Pedestrian
67%
Safety Assist
86%

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Band D
£170
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.8

Performance Rating2.1
Environment Rating2.6
Practicality Rating3.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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2012 Mercedes A 180 Rankings

Best MPG Mercedes #360 / 2.3K
Best MPG Petrol #899 / 14.6K
Top BHP/L Mercedes #1,256 / 2.2K
Quickest 0-62 Hatchbacks #1,257 / 5K
Fastest Hatchbacks #1,285 / 5K
Best 0-62 mph Mercedes #1,583 / 2.3K
Most Powerful Hatchbacks #1,678 / 5K
Best MPG Hatchbacks #1,722 / 5K
Fastest Mercedes #1,781 / 2.3K
Top Power/Weight Mercedes #1,860 / 2.3K
Top BHP Mercedes #2,049 / 2.3K
Top lb·ft Mercedes #2,055 / 2.3K
2010s Fastest Accelerating #4,842 / 9.2K
Best MPG #5,086 / 22.9K
2010s Fastest #5,250 / 9.2K
2010s Most Powerful #6,642 / 9.2K
Quickest 0-62 mph #10,470 / 22.9K
Fastest #11,127 / 22.9K
Most Powerful #14,680 / 22.9K
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