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$Technical dataService products and capacitiesOther designations or recommendations thatService products and capacitiesFuelsrelate to a level of quality or a specification inG Risk of explosionNotes on service products and capaci-accordance with an MB Approval have nottiesnecessarily been approved by Mercedes-Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked smoking are therefore prohibited whenService products are:handling can obtain further information from anyR fuels (e.g. petrol, diesel)Mercedes-Benz Service refuelling, always turn off theR lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)engine.G Risk of injuryR coolantWhen handling, storing and disposing ofG Risk of injuryR brake fluidany service products, please observe theDo not allow fuel to come into contact withrelevant regulations, as you could other-R windscreen washer fluidskin or endanger yourself and -Benz recommends that you onlyAllowing fuels to come into direct contactKeep service products away from those products which have been testedwith your skin or inhaling fuel vapours isTo protect your health, do not allow serviceand specially approved by Mercedes-Benz fordamaging to your to come into contact with youryour vehicle and are listed in the Mercedes-eyes or open wounds. See a doctor imme-Benz Owner's Manual in the relevant chapterTank capacitydiately if any service product is :Total capacity54 lR parts and service products are matchedH Environmental noteR damage caused by the use of non-approvedOf which reserveApproximately 6 lDispose of service products in an environ-service products is not covered by the war-fuelmentally-responsible can recognise service products approved! Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with aby Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refueltion on the containers:vehicles with a petrol engine. Never mixR MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-F$

Technical data

Service products and capacities

Other designations or recommendations that

Service products and capacities

Fuels

relate to a level of quality or a specification in

G Risk of explosion

Notes on service products and capaci-

accordance with an MB Approval have not

ties

necessarily been approved by Mercedes-

Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames

Benz.

and smoking are therefore prohibited when

Service products are:

handling fuels.

You can obtain further information from any

R fuels (e.g. petrol, diesel)

Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

Before refuelling, always turn off the

R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)

engine.

G Risk of injury

R coolant

When handling, storing and disposing of

G Risk of injury

R brake fluid

any service products, please observe the

Do not allow fuel to come into contact with

relevant regulations, as you could other-

R windscreen washer fluid

skin or clothing.

wise endanger yourself and others.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only

Allowing fuels to come into direct contact

Keep service products away from children.

use those products which have been tested

with your skin or inhaling fuel vapours is

To protect your health, do not allow service

and specially approved by Mercedes-Benz for

damaging to your health.

products to come into contact with your

your vehicle and are listed in the Mercedes-

eyes or open wounds. See a doctor imme-

Benz Owner's Manual in the relevant chapter

Tank capacity

diately if any service product is swallowed.

since:

Total capacity

54 l

R parts and service products are matched

H Environmental note

R damage caused by the use of non-approved

Of which reserve

Approximately 6 l

Dispose of service products in an environ-

service products is not covered by the war-

fuel

mentally-responsible manner.

ranty

You can recognise service products approved

! Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a

by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-

diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refuel

tion on the containers:

vehicles with a petrol engine. Never mix

R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)

diesel with petrol. Even small amounts of

R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)

the wrong fuel result in damage to the

injection system. Damage resulting from

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adding the wrong fuel is not covered by the

The consumption figures have been deter-

H Environmental note

warranty.

mined according to EU Directive

CO 2 (carbon dioxide) is the gas which sci-

RL 80 / 1268 / EEC.

More information about refuelling and fuels

entists believe to be principally responsible

can be found on ( Y page 168).

i Only for certain countries: the respective

for global warming (the greenhouse effect).

current consumption and emission values

Your vehicle's CO 2 emissions are directly

of your vehicle can be found in the COC

related to fuel consumption and therefore

Introduction to fuel consumption

papers (EC-CERTIFICATE OF CONFORM-

depend on:

The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in

ITY). These documents are supplied when

R efficient use of the fuel by the engine

the following situations:

the vehicle is delivered.

R driving style

R at very low temperatures

! Do not use any special additives, as they

R other non-technical factors, such as envi-

R in urban traffic

can cause malfunctions and engine dam-

ronmental influences or road conditions

R on short trips

age. Damage resulting from the use of such

You can minimise your vehicle's CO 2 emis-

additives is not covered by the Mercedes-

R when towing a trailer

sions by driving carefully and having it serv-

Benz warranty.

R in mountainous terrain

iced regularly.

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Fuel consumption

The consumption figures have been determined according to applicable EU Directives and do not refer to one specific vehicle. Deviations

from these values may occur under normal operating conditions.

Manual transmission

A 150

A 170

BlueEFFICIENCY

Urban

7.9 – 8.4 l/100 km

7.4 – 7.8 l/100 km

8.6 – 8.7 l/100 km

8.0 – 8.4 l/100 km

Extra-urban

5.4 – 5.7 l/100 km

5.1 – 5.5 l/100 km

5.5 – 5.8 l/100 km

5.1 – 5.5 l/100 km

Overall (NEDC)

6.2 – 6.7 l/100 km

5.8 – 6.2 l/100 km

6.6 – 6.8 l/100 km

6.1 – 6.5 l/100 km

CO 2 emissions

148 – 159 g/km

139 – 149 g/km

157 – 163 g/km

146 – 154 g/km

Manual transmission

A 200

A 200 TURBO

Urban

9.6 - 9.6 l/100 km

10.5 – 10.7 l/100 km

Extra-urban

5.9 – 6.1 l/100 km

6.4 – 6.6 l/100 km

Overall (NEDC)

7.2 – 7.4 l/100 km

7.9 – 8.1 l/100 km

CO 2 emissions

172 – 176 g/km

187 – 192 g/km

A 150

A 170

A 200

A 200 TURBO

AUTOTRONIC*

Urban

8.5 – 8.7 l/100 km

8.6 – 9.0 l/100 km

9.6 - 9.6 l/100 km

10.2 – 10.3 l/100 km

Extra-urban

5.5 – 6.0 l/100 km

5.9 – 6.1 l/100 km

6.5 – 6.6 l/100 km

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A 150

A 170

A 200

A 200 TURBO

AUTOTRONIC*

Overall (NEDC)

6.6 – 7.0 l/100 km

6.6 – 7.1 l/100 km

7.2 – 7.4 l/100 km

7.9 – 8.1 l/100 km

CO 2 emissions

157 – 166 g/km

157 – 169 g/km

172 – 176 g/km

187 – 192 g/km

Manual transmission

A 160 CDI

A 180 CDI

A 200 CDI

Urban

6.2 – 6.5 l/100 km

6.4 – 6.5 l/100 km

6.8 – 6.9 l/100 km

Extra-urban

4.3 – 4.5 l/100 km

4.2 – 4.4 l/100 km

4.5 – 4.6 l/100 km

Overall (NEDC)

4.9 – 5.2 l/100 km

5.0 – 5.2 l/100 km

5.3 – 5.4 l/100 km

CO 2 emissions

128 – 137 g/km

134 – 138 g/km

138 – 140 g/km

A 160 CDI

A 180 CDI

A 200 CDI

AUTOTRONIC*

Urban

7.0 – 7.6 l/100 km

7.1 – 7.9 l/100 km

Extra-urban

4.4 – 4.9 l/100 km

4.9 – 5.0 l/100 km

Overall (NEDC)

5.4 – 5.8 l/100 km

5.7 – 6.0 l/100 km

CO 2 emissions

142 – 154 g/km

149 – 159 g/km

* optional

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Engine oil

A list of engine oils tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products is available from any

Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Engine oils which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz have the MB Sheet number indicated on the oil

container. The table shows which MB Sheet Number applies to which engine:

A 150

A 170

A 200

A 200 TURBO

A 150 BlueEFFICIENCY

A 170 BlueEFFICIENCY

MB Sheet Number

229.3/229.31

229.5/229.51

With a diesel particulate filter

A 160 CDI

A 180 CDI

A 200 CDI

A 160 CDI BlueFFICIENCY

MB Sheet Number

228.51/229.31/229.51

Without a diesel particle fil-

A 160 CDI

A 180 CDI

A 200 CDI

ter 48

MB Sheet Number

228.3/228.5/228.51

229.3/229.31/229.5/229.51

i In the event that the:

is not available, you can use another min-

! Do not use lubricant additives as they can

eral or synthetic engine oil which has been

lead to increased wear and damage to

R engine oil brand

approved by Mercedes-Benz.

mechanical assemblies. The use of lubri-

R grade (MB Sheet number)

cant additives will result in a restriction of

Mixing oils reduces the benefits of high-

R SAE classification (viscosity)

your warranty.

grade engine oil.

48 Only for certain countries.

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! Engine oils for vehicles without a diesel

in vehicles with a diesel particle filter if the

then have an oil change carried out as soon

particle filter may also be used temporarily

engine oil listed is not available. You must

as possible.

Capacities

The following values refer to an oil change including the oil filter.

Engine with oil filter

A 150

A 170

A 200

A 200 TURBO

A 150 BlueFFICIENCY

A 170 BlueFFICIENCY

Replacement amount

5.0 l

Engine with oil filter

A 160 CDI

A 180 CDI

A 200 CDI

A 160 CDI BlueFFICIENCY

Replacement amount

5.8 l

5.4 l

Coolant

! Only top up with coolant that has been

! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,

premixed with the desired antifreeze pro-

even in countries where high temperatures

The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-

tection. You could otherwise damage the

prevail.

freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the

engine.

Otherwise, the cooling system will not be

following tasks:

More information on coolant and refilling

sufficiently protected from corrosion, and

R anti-corrosion protection

can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Speci-

the boiling point will be too low.

R antifreeze protection

fications for Service Products, sheet no.

If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in

310.1 and is available from any Mercedes-

R raising the boiling point

the correct concentration, the boiling point of

Benz Service Centre.

the coolant will be around 130 °C.

i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is

The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-

topped up with a coolant that will ensure

tion in the cooling system should:

adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec-

tion.

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R be at least 50%. This will protect the cooling

system against freezing down to around –

37 °C.

R not exceed 55% concentration (antifreeze

protection down to –45 °C); otherwise,

heat will not be effectively dissipated.

If the vehicle has lost coolant, top it up with

equal amounts of water and antifreeze/cor-

rosion inhibitor. Mercedes-Benz recom-

mends an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor

which has been approved for Mercedes-Benz.

! The cooling system contains a filling

which must be renewed after 15 years, or

after 250, 000 km at the latest.

The warranty is only valid if you top up with

an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor which

has been approved by Mercedes-Benz, and

observe the recommended mixing ratios.

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Capacities

The following values indicate the total cooling system capacities.

A 150

A 170

Manual trans-

BlueEFFICIENCY

Manual trans-

BlueEFFICIENCY

AUTOTRONIC*

mission

Coolant

6.3 l

6.5 l

6.3 l

6.6 l

Amount of antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor required for antifreeze protection

Down to –37 °C

3.2 l

3.25 l

3.2 l

3.3 l

(approx. 50%)

Down to –45 °C

3.5 l

3.6 l

3.5 l

3.65 l

(approx. 55%)

A 200

A 160 CDI

A 200 CDI

TURBO

Manual transmission

AUTOTRONIC*

A 180 CDI

Coolant

6.6 l

8.5 l

8.4 l

8.0 l

9.7 l

Amount of antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor required for antifreeze protection

Down to –37 °C

3.3 l

4.25 l

4.2 l

4.0 l

4.85 l

(approx. 50%)

Down to –45 °C

3.65 l

4.7 l

4.6 l

4.4 l

5.35 l

(approx. 55%)

* optional

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$Technical dataService products and capacitiesBrake fluidWindscreen washer systemOver a period of time, the brake fluid absorbsG Risk of firemoisture from the air; this lowers its boilingWindscreen washer concentrate is . Fire, naked flames and smokingG Risk of accidentare prohibited when windscreen washerconcentrate is being the boiling point of the brake fluid is toolow, vapour pockets may form in the brakeThe washer fluid reservoir holds approxi-system when the brakes are applied hardmately 4.5 litres.(e.g. when driving downhill). This wouldThe headlamp cleaning system* and theimpair braking washer system are both suppliedHave the brake fluid renewed every twofrom the washer fluid with a brake fluid that has beenFurther information on windshield washerapproved by Mercedes-Benz and have thisfluid and the mixing ratio can be found onconfirmed in the Service Booklet.( Y page 175).i There is usually a notice in the enginecompartment to remind you when the nextbrake fluid change is due.* optional300$

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Brake fluid

Windscreen washer system

Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs

G Risk of fire

moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling

Windscreen washer concentrate is highly

point.

flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking

G Risk of accident

are prohibited when windscreen washer

concentrate is being handled.

If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too

low, vapour pockets may form in the brake

The washer fluid reservoir holds approxi-

system when the brakes are applied hard

mately 4.5 litres.

(e.g. when driving downhill). This would

The headlamp cleaning system* and the

impair braking efficiency.

windscreen washer system are both supplied

Have the brake fluid renewed every two

from the washer fluid reservoir.

years with a brake fluid that has been

Further information on windshield washer

approved by Mercedes-Benz and have this

fluid and the mixing ratio can be found on

confirmed in the Service Booklet.

( Y page 175).

i There is usually a notice in the engine

compartment to remind you when the next

brake fluid change is due.

* optional

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