Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 2013–2026
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. By the official figures, the 2024 uses 7.1 L/100km, about $2,306 a year in New Zealand.

- Fuel use
- 7.1 L/100km
- 2024 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,306
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 603 km
- 43 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a A-Class costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $20.96 per 100 km | $2,306 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $17.21 per 100 km | $1,911 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £20.01 per 100 miles | £1,401 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $13.20 per 100 miles | $1,781 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
W177, 2019–2027
Specs for the A180 hatchback. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- W177
- Built
- 2019-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,419 mm
- Width
- 1,796 mm
- Height
- 1,440 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,729 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,375 kg
- Boot
- 370 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.3 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,332 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 100 kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed dual-clutch
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.7 L/100km
- CO₂
- 131 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 43 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2018
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2018
- Airbags
- 9
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Ownership
- Spare wheel
- Repair kit
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
W176, 2012–2018
Specs for the A180 CDI/d; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- W176
- Built
- 2012-2018
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,292 mm
- Width
- 1,780 mm
- Height
- 1,433 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,699 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,375 kg
- Boot
- 341 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.5 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 1,461 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 80 kW
- Torque
- 260 Nm
- Gearbox
- 7-speed dual-clutch
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 3.8 L/100km
- CO₂
- 99 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
- Uses AdBlue
- No
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2012
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2012
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.6 L/100km | 177 mpg | 147 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 6.8 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.6 L/100km | 177 mpg | 147 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.6 L/100km | 177 mpg | 147 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.6 L/100km | 177 mpg | 147 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.6 L/100km | 177 mpg | 147 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 4.2 L/100km | 67 mpg | 56 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 6.1 L/100km | 46 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 4.2 L/100km | 67 mpg | 56 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 4.6 L/100km | 61 mpg | 51 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 4.6 L/100km | 62 mpg | 51 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 4.6 L/100km | 62 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km | 62 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 6.2 L/100km | 45 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
Mercedes-Benz A-Class questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz A-Class uses 7.1 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mercedes-Benz A-Class cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $2,306 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Mercedes-Benz A-Class go on a full tank?
About 603 km from its 43 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Mercedes-Benz A-Class's boot?
370 L, for the A180 hatchback.
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