Mercedes-Benz Malta - A-Class


Engine and performance [1]
Cylinder arrangement/number	R4	R4
Displacement (cc)	1991	1498
Rated output (kW at rpm)	– (60/4200)	– (70/5200)
Rated torque (Nm at rpm)	– (200/1400-2600)	– (140/3500-4000)
Compression ratio	18.0 : 1	11.0 : 1
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)	– (15.3)	– (13.5)
Top speed (km/h)	– (165)	– (170)
Power transmission
Drive system	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Transmissions	– (AUTOTRONIC continuously variable automatic transmission)	– (AUTOTRONIC continuously variable automatic transmission)
Mechanical transmission ratios	–	–
Automatic transmission ratios	2.72/ 1.71/ 1.19/ 0.91/ 0.72/ 0.55/ 0.42/ R 4.22	2.72/ 1.71/ 1.19/ 0.91/ 0.72/ 0.55/ 0.42/ R 4.22
Final drive transmission ratio	– (3.95)	– (4.86)
Fuel and consumption [2]
Tank capacity/with reserve (l)	54/6	54/6
Fuel consumption, urban (l/100km)	– (7.0–7.6)	– (8.7–8.9)
Fuel consumption, extra-urban (l/100km)	– (4.4–4.9)	– (5.7-6.2)
Fuel consumption combined (l/100km)	– (5.4–5.8)	– (6.8–7.2)
CO2 emissions (g/km) combined	– (142–154)	– (159–168)
Cd value	0.30	0.31
Emission class	– (EU5)	– (EU5)
Chassis (standard) and wheels
Front axle	Spring strut and transverse link	Spring strut and transverse link
Rear axle	Parabolic axle	Parabolic axle
Suspension, front/rear	Coil spring, twin-tube gas pressure with SDD/coil spring, single-tube gas pressure with SDD	Coil spring, twin-tube gas pressure with SDD/coil spring, single-tube gas pressure with SDD
Front tyres/wheels	185/65 R 15	185/65 R 15
Rear tyres/wheels	185/65 R 15	185/65 R 15
Steering	speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering, electromechanical	speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering, electromechanical
Front brake	Discs, internally ventilated	Discs, solid
Rear brakes	Discs, solid	Discs, solid
Dimensions and weights
Kerb weight/payload capacity (kg) [3]	– (1370/465)	– (1275/465)
Perm. GVW (kg)	– (1835)	– 1740
Maximum roof load (kg)	50	50
Boot capacity (VDA) (I)	435–1370	435–1370
Turning circle (m)	10.95	10.95
Permitted towing capacity unbraked/braked (kg)	645/1000	595/1000

Changes to technical data may have been implemented since this publication went to press (10.05.2010)

Figures in brackets apply to vehicles with automatic transmission

The A 180 CDI and the A 200 are also available with the AUTOTRONIC automatic transmission system. Technical data, consumption and emission figures are currently not available.

The A 160 is also available with a 5-speed manual transmission. Technical data, consumption and emission figures are currently not available.

* The BlueEFFICIENCY models mentioned above are vehicles with the ECO start/stop function.

*** The A 160 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and A 180 CDI with manual transmission with a tyre size larger than 185/65 R 15 meet the EU4 emissions standard.

A-Class Saloon technical data for download

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More information on official fuel consumption figures and official specific CO2 emissions for new passenger cars is provided in the publication "Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch und die CO2-Emissionen neuer Personenkraftwagen" ["Guidelines on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for new passenger cars"], which is available free of charge from all sales outlets and from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH.