Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169 or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W176?

2004–2012 vs 2012–2018 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: A-Klasa W169 3,838 mm, A-Klasa W176 4,359 mm — a 52 cm difference.
Boot: A-Klasa W169 435 l, A-Klasa W176 341 l.
Lowest consumption: A-Klasa W169 5.2 l/100 km, A-Klasa W176 3.9 l/100 km.
Power: A-Klasa W169 60–142 kW, A-Klasa W176 75–280 kW.
Standard equipment: A-Klasa W169 21 items (Classic), A-Klasa W176 26 items (Base).
On Autodrom: A-Klasa W176 from €15,300 (1 listing); no A-Klasa W169 is listed right now.

Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1692004–2012 · 12 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, Special EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1762012–2018 · 13 engines · Base, Style, Urban, AMG LineSpecifications →1 listing from €15,300 →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1692004–2012no listings	Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1762012–20181 listing · from €15,300
Dimensions
Length	Length3,838 mm	Length4,292 mm–4,359 mm
Width	Width1,764 mm	Width1,780 mm
Height	Height1,593 mm–1,595 mm	Height1,417 mm–1,433 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,568 mm	Wheelbase2,699 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–155 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume435 l	Trunk volume341 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,175 kg–1,330 kg	Curb weight1,270 kg–1,505 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank54 l	Fuel tank50 l–56 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2012	Production years2012–2018
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines13
Power	Power60–142 kW (82–193 hp)	Power75–280 kW (102–381 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0	Displacement (l)1.5–2.1
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · A 160 CDI	Lowest consumption3.9 l/100 km · A 180 d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.3 s · A 200 Turbo	Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · AMG A 45 4MATIC
Top speed	Top speed227 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim21 · Classic	Items in the base trim26 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim29 · Elegance	Items in the top trim34 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort6 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€15,300

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169 or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W176?

Length: Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W176 4,359 mm, Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169 3,838 mm (a 521 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,699 vs 2,568 mm. Boot: 341 vs 435 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169 or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W176?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169 uses 5.2 l/100 km (A 160 CDI); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W176 3.9 l/100 km (A 180 d).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169 or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W176?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169 makes 142 kW (193 hp) (A 200 Turbo); the strongest Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W176 280 kW (381 hp) (AMG A 45 4MATIC).

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