Mercedes-Benz A-class Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz A-class transmission

    • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 7 DCT, 7G-DCT, 7G DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT, 8G-DCT
    • Average acceleration: 6.9 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5400 rpm
    • Average torque: 302 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1463 kg / 3226 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2138 kg / 4714 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-class through generations

  • A 220 —7 DCT (300 Nm)
  • A 250 —7 DCT (350 Nm)
  • A 200 —7G-DCT (250 Nm)
  • A 180d —7 DCT (260 Nm)
  • AMG A 35 —7G DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT (400 Nm)
  • A 250e —8G-DCT (250 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • A 220 7 DCT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 250 7 DCT—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 200 7G-DCT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 180d 7 DCT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG A 35 7G DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 250e 8G-DCT—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • A 220 7 DCT—5800 rpm.
  • A 250 7 DCT—5800 rpm.
  • A 200 7G-DCT—5500 rpm.
  • A 180d 7 DCT—4000 rpm.
  • AMG A 35 7G DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT—5800 rpm.
  • A 250e 8G-DCT—5500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    A 220 Automatic 7 DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 84%
    A 250 Automatic 7 DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 84%
    A 200 Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    A 180d Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    AMG A 35 Automatic 7G DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 84%
    A 250e Automatic 8G-DCT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle A 220
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle A 250
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle A 200
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle A 180d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle AMG A 35
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle A 250e
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz A-class transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 7G-DCT, 7 DCT, 7G AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT, 8 DCT, 8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT, 8G-DCT
      • Average acceleration: 6.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5675 rpm
      • Average torque: 328 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1420 kg / 3131 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2050 kg / 4520 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-class through generations

  • A 200 —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • A 180d —7G-DCT (260 Nm)
  • A 250 —7 DCT (350 Nm)
  • A 220 —7 DCT (350 Nm)
  • A 160 —6 MT (180 Nm)
  • A 180 —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • AMG A 35 —7G AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT (400 Nm)
  • A 200d —8 DCT (320 Nm)
  • A 220d —8 DCT (400 Nm)
  • AMG A 45 S —8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT (500 Nm)
  • AMG A 45 —8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT (480 Nm)
  • A 250e —8G-DCT (250 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • A 200 6 MT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 180d 7G-DCT—10 s to 60 mph (10.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 250 7 DCT—5.9 s to 60 mph (6.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 220 7 DCT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 160 6 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 180 6 MT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG A 35 7G AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 200d 8 DCT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 220d 8 DCT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG A 45 S 8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT—3.7 s to 60 mph (3.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG A 45 8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT—3.9 s to 60 mph (4.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 250e 8G-DCT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • A 200 6 MT—5500 rpm.
  • A 180d 7G-DCT—4000 rpm.
  • AMG A 35 7G AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT—5800-6100 rpm.
  • AMG A 45 S 8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT—6750 rpm.
  • AMG A 45 8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT—6500 rpm.
  • A 250e 8G-DCT—5500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    A 200 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    A 180d Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    A 250 Automatic 7 DCT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    A 220 Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive - -
    A 160 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive - -
    A 180 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive - -
    AMG A 35 Automatic 7G AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 5800-6100 rpm. 84%
    A 200d Automatic 8 DCT Front wheel drive - -
    A 220d Automatic 8 DCT Front wheel drive - -
    AMG A 45 S Automatic 8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT All wheel drive (4x4) 6750 rpm. 69%
    AMG A 45 Automatic 8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT All wheel drive (4x4) 6500 rpm. 79%
    A 250e Automatic 8G-DCT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle A 200
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle A 180d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle A 250
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle A 220
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle A 160
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle A 180
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle AMG A 35
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800-6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle A 200d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle A 220d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle AMG A 45 S
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle AMG A 45
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 DCT AMG SPEEDSHIFT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle A 250e
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz A-class transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 7 G-DCT, 7 DCT
      • Average acceleration: 8.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4535 rpm
      • Average torque: 291 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1363 kg / 3005 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1993 kg / 4395 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-class through generations

  • A 160d —6 MT (240 Nm)
  • A 220d —7 G-DCT (350 Nm)
  • A 160 —6 MT (180 Nm)
  • A 250 —6 MT (350 Nm)
  • AMG A 45 —7 DCT (475 Nm)
  • A 180d —7 G-DCT (260 Nm)
  • A 220 —7 G-DCT (300 Nm)
  • A 180 —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • A 200 —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • A 200d —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • A 160d 6 MT—13.1 s to 60 mph (13.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 220d 7 G-DCT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 160 6 MT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 250 6 MT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • AMG A 45 7 DCT—4 s to 60 mph (4.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 180d 7 G-DCT—10.7 s to 60 mph (11.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 220 7 G-DCT—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 180 6 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 200 6 MT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 200d 6 MT—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • A 160d 6 MT—2750-4000 rpm.
  • A 220d 7 G-DCT—3600-3800 rpm.
  • A 160 6 MT—4500-6000 rpm.
  • A 250 6 MT—5500 rpm.
  • AMG A 45 7 DCT—6000 rpm.
  • A 180d 7 G-DCT—4000 rpm.
  • A 220 7 G-DCT—5500 rpm.
  • A 180 6 MT—5000 rpm.
  • A 200 6 MT—5300 rpm.
  • A 200d 6 MT—3200-4000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    A 160d Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 2750-4000 rpm. 96%
    A 220d Automatic 7 G-DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 3600-3800 rpm. 96%
    A 160 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4500-6000 rpm. 91%
    A 250 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    AMG A 45 Automatic 7 DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 79%
    A 180d Automatic 7 G-DCT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    A 220 Automatic 7 G-DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    A 180 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    A 200 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 5300 rpm. 84%
    A 200d Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3200-4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle A 160d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 2750-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle A 220d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3600-3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle A 160
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle A 250
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle AMG A 45
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle A 180d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle A 220
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle A 180
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle A 200
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle A 200d
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3200-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz A-class transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 7G-DCT, 7 G-DCT
      • Average acceleration: 8.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4107 rpm
      • Average torque: 277 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1436 kg / 3166 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2066 kg / 4556 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-class through generations

  • A 200 CDI —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • A 160 CDI —7G-DCT (240 Nm)
  • A 180 —7G-DCT (200 Nm)
  • A 180 CDI —7G-DCT (250 Nm)
  • A 200 —7G-DCT (250 Nm)
  • A 220 CDI —7 G-DCT (350 Nm)
  • A 250 —7G-DCT (350 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • A 200 CDI 6 MT—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 160 CDI 7G-DCT—13.1 s to 60 mph (13.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 180 7G-DCT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 180 CDI 7G-DCT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 200 7G-DCT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 220 CDI 7 G-DCT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 250 7G-DCT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • A 200 CDI 6 MT—3600-4400 rpm.
  • A 160 CDI 7G-DCT—2750-4000 rpm.
  • A 180 7G-DCT—5000 rpm.
  • A 180 CDI 7G-DCT—3200-4600 rpm.
  • A 200 7G-DCT—5300 rpm.
  • A 220 CDI 7 G-DCT—3400-4000 rpm.
  • A 250 7G-DCT—5500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    A 200 CDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3600-4400 rpm. 96%
    A 160 CDI Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive 2750-4000 rpm. 96%
    A 180 Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    A 180 CDI Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive 3200-4600 rpm. 96%
    A 200 Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive 5300 rpm. 84%
    A 220 CDI Automatic 7 G-DCT Front wheel drive 3400-4000 rpm. 96%
    A 250 Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle A 200 CDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600-4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle A 160 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 2750-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle A 180
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle A 180 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3200-4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle A 200
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle A 220 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3400-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle A 250
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz A-class transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 1 Autotronic
      • Average acceleration: 10.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4864 rpm
      • Average torque: 213 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1296 kg / 2858 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1881 kg / 4148 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-class through generations

  • A 150 —1 Autotronic (140 Nm)
  • A 160 CDI —1 Autotronic (180 Nm)
  • A 170 —1 Autotronic (155 Nm)
  • A 180 CDI —1 Autotronic (250 Nm)
  • A 200 —1 Autotronic (185 Nm)
  • A 200 CDI —1 Autotronic (300 Nm)
  • A 200 Turbo —1 Autotronic (280 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • A 150 1 Autotronic—12.8 s to 60 mph (13.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 160 CDI 1 Autotronic—14.5 s to 60 mph (15.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 170 1 Autotronic—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 180 CDI 1 Autotronic—10.5 s to 60 mph (11.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 200 1 Autotronic—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 200 CDI 1 Autotronic—9.1 s to 60 mph (9.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 200 Turbo 1 Autotronic—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • A 150 1 Autotronic—5200 rpm.
  • A 160 CDI 1 Autotronic—4200 rpm.
  • A 170 1 Autotronic—5500 rpm.
  • A 180 CDI 1 Autotronic—4200 rpm.
  • A 200 1 Autotronic—5750 rpm.
  • A 200 CDI 1 Autotronic—4200 rpm.
  • A 200 Turbo 1 Autotronic—5000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    A 150 Automatic 1 Autotronic Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    A 160 CDI Automatic 1 Autotronic Front wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    A 170 Automatic 1 Autotronic Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    A 180 CDI Automatic 1 Autotronic Front wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    A 200 Automatic 1 Autotronic Front wheel drive 5750 rpm. 84%
    A 200 CDI Automatic 1 Autotronic Front wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    A 200 Turbo Automatic 1 Autotronic Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle A 150
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 1 Autotronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle A 160 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 1 Autotronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle A 170
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 1 Autotronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle A 180 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 1 Autotronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle A 200
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 1 Autotronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle A 200 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 1 Autotronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle A 200 Turbo
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 1 Autotronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz A-class transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 1 Autotronic, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 10.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4864 rpm
      • Average torque: 213 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1296 kg / 2858 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1881 kg / 4148 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2004 Mercedes-Benz A-class through generations

  • A 150 —1 Autotronic (140 Nm)
  • A 160 CDI —5 MT (180 Nm)
  • A 170 —1 Autotronic (155 Nm)
  • A 180 CDI —1 Autotronic (250 Nm)
  • A 200 —1 Autotronic (185 Nm)
  • A 200 CDI —1 Autotronic (300 Nm)
  • A 200 Turbo —1 Autotronic (280 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • A 150 1 Autotronic—12.8 s to 60 mph (13.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 160 CDI 5 MT—14.3 s to 60 mph (15 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 170 1 Autotronic—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 180 CDI 1 Autotronic—10.5 s to 60 mph (11.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 200 1 Autotronic—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 200 CDI 1 Autotronic—9.1 s to 60 mph (9.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 200 Turbo 1 Autotronic—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • A 150 1 Autotronic—5200 rpm.
  • A 160 CDI 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • A 170 1 Autotronic—5500 rpm.
  • A 180 CDI 1 Autotronic—4200 rpm.
  • A 200 1 Autotronic—5750 rpm.
  • A 200 CDI 1 Autotronic—4200 rpm.
  • A 200 Turbo 1 Autotronic—5000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    A 150 Automatic 1 Autotronic Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 84%
    A 160 CDI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    A 170 Automatic 1 Autotronic Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    A 180 CDI Automatic 1 Autotronic Front wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    A 200 Automatic 1 Autotronic Front wheel drive 5750 rpm. 84%
    A 200 CDI Automatic 1 Autotronic Front wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    A 200 Turbo Automatic 1 Autotronic Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle A 150
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 1 Autotronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle A 160 CDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle A 170
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 1 Autotronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle A 180 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 1 Autotronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle A 200
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 1 Autotronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle A 200 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 1 Autotronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle A 200 Turbo
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 1 Autotronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz A-class transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 10.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4955 rpm
      • Average torque: 168 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1096 kg / 2417 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1591 kg / 3508 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1997 Mercedes-Benz A-class through generations

  • A 140 —5 MT (130 Nm)
  • A 160 CDI —5 MT (160 Nm)
  • A 190 —5 MT (180 Nm)
  • A 170 CDI —5 MT (180 Nm)
  • A 210 Evolution —5 MT (205 Nm)
  • A 140 L —5 MT (130 Nm)
  • A 160 —5 MT (150 Nm)
  • A 160 L —5 MT (150 Nm)
  • A 170 CDI L —5 MT (180 Nm)
  • A 210 L Evolution —5 MT (205 Nm)
  • A 190 L —5 MT (180 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • A 140 5 MT—11.4 s to 60 mph (12 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 160 CDI 5 MT—16.2 s to 60 mph (17 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 190 5 MT—8.4 s to 60 mph (8.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 170 CDI 5 MT—11.4 s to 60 mph (12 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 210 Evolution 5 MT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 140 L 5 MT—12.5 s to 60 mph (13.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 160 5 MT—10.3 s to 60 mph (10.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 160 L 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 170 CDI L 5 MT—11.8 s to 60 mph (12.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 210 L Evolution 5 MT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • A 190 L 5 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • A 140 5 MT—5000 rpm.
  • A 160 CDI 5 MT—3600 rpm.
  • A 190 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • A 170 CDI 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • A 210 Evolution 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • A 140 L 5 MT—5000 rpm.
  • A 160 5 MT—5250 rpm.
  • A 160 L 5 MT—5250 rpm.
  • A 170 CDI L 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • A 210 L Evolution 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • A 190 L 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    A 140 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    A 160 CDI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 3600 rpm. 96%
    A 190 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    A 170 CDI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    A 210 Evolution Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    A 140 L Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    A 160 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5250 rpm. 84%
    A 160 L Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5250 rpm. 84%
    A 170 CDI L Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    A 210 L Evolution Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    A 190 L Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle A 140
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle A 160 CDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle A 190
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle A 170 CDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle A 210 Evolution
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle A 140 L
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle A 160
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle A 160 L
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle A 170 CDI L
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle A 210 L Evolution
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle A 190 L
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%