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Tyres
Summer tyres Light-alloy wheels V
1 V
2 V
3 V
4 V
5 V
6 V
7 BA 195/65 R15 91 T 6.5 J x 15 H2 ET 47 — #
— — — — —
BA
195/6
5 R15 91 H 13 6.5 J
x 15 H2 ET 47 #
— — — — — —
BA 205/55 R16 91 H 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49 # #
— #
— — —
BA
205/55 R16 91 V
14 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49 # # # #
— — —
BA 205/55 R16 91 V
MOExtended
14, 15 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49 # # # #
— — —
BA
225/45 R17 91 V
14, 16 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 52.5 # # # # #
— —
BA 225/45 R17 91 W
MOExtended
14, 15, 16 7.5 J x 17 H2 ET 52.5 # # # # #
— —
BA 225/40 R18 92 W XL
MOExtended
14, 15, 16, 17 7.5 J x 18 H2 ET 52 # # # # #
— —
BA
235/40 ZR18 95 Y XL
16 8.0 J x 18 H2 ET 48 — — — — — # #
BA
235/35 ZR19 91 Y XL
16 8.0 J x 19 H2 ET 48 — — — — — — #
Winter tyres Light-alloy wheels V
1 V
2 V
3 V
4 V
5 V
6 V
7 BA 195/65 R15 91 T
M+S
i 13 6.5 J x 15 H2 ET 47 # #
— — — — —
BA 205/55 R16 91 H
M+S
i 14 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49 # # # #
— — —
BA 205/55 R16 91 H
M+S
iMOExtended 14, 15 6.5 J x 16 H2 ET 49 # # # #
— — —
BA 205/50 R17 93 H XL
M+S
i 6.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49 # # # # # #
—
BA 205/50 R17 93 H XL
M+S
iMOExtended 14, 15 6.5 J x 17 H2 ET 49 # # # # # #
—
13
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY: only for vehicles with 15" tyres fitted at the factory.
14 A 250 BlueEFFICIENCY: not in conjunction with Sports Edition package (code P84).
15 MOExtended tyres (tyres featuring run-flat characteristics) only in combination with an activated tyre pres-
sure loss warning system.
16 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
17 Observe notes on "Large wheels" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" section. Wheel and tyre combinations
331Wheels and tyres Z

H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R Fuels (e.g. petrol, diesel)
R Lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R Coolant
R Brake fluid
R Windscreen washer fluid
R Climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use products tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. They are listed in this
Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appro- priate section.
You can identify service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tions on the container:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi- cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g.
MB 229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Further information can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or on the
Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refuelling. G
WARNING
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health. There is a danger of injury.
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel
vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil-
dren.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin
with water and soap immediately.
R If you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water immediately. Seek immediate medical attention.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi-
cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.
R Change any clothing that has come into
contact with fuel immediately.
Tank capacity The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary,
depending on the vehicle equipment.
Model Total capa-
city A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY,
manual transmission
A 180 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY, manual trans-
mission
40 l
or
50.0 l Models with 4MATIC
56.0 l
All other models
50.0 l
Model Of which
reserve fuel AMG vehicles
Approx.
8.0 l All other models
Approx.
6.0 l Service products and capacities
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Petrol (EN 228, E DIN 51626
‑1)Fuel grade (AMG vehicles)
! Only refuel using super unleaded petrol
with at least 98 RON/88 MON that con-
forms to European standard EN 228 or an
equivalent specification.
You can otherwise impair engine output or
damage the engine.
! Premium-grade unleaded petrol with an
octane rating of 95 RON/85 MON may be
used as a temporary measure if the recom-
mended fuel is not available. This may
reduce engine performance and increase
fuel consumption. As much as possible,
avoid driving at full throttle.
! Regular unleaded petrol with an octane
rating of 91 RON/82.5 MON may also be
used as a temporary measure if the recom-
mended fuel is not available.
Doing so results in noticeably higher fuel
consumption, and the engine power output is noticeably reduced. Avoid driving at full
throttle.
If only regular unleaded petrol with an
octane rating of 91 RON/82.5 MON or
lower is available, you must have the vehi-
cle adapted to this fuel at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
i E10 fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol.
Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10
fuel. You can refuel your vehicle using E10
fuel.
Fuel grade (except AMG vehicles) ! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
petrol engine. Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel with the wrong
fuel. Otherwise, fuel can enter the fuel sys- tem. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel
could result in damage to the fuel system
and the engine. Notify a qualified specialist
workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel
lines drained completely. !
Only refuel using premium-grade unlea-
ded petrol with at least 95 ROZ/85 MOZ,
that conforms to European standard
EN 228 or E DIN 51626–1 or an equivalent specification.
Fuel of this specification can contain up to 10 % ethanol.
Fuel that does not conform to EN 228 or
E DIN 51626–1 can lead to increased wear
and damage the engine and exhaust sys-
tem.
! Only use the fuel recommended. Operat-
ing the vehicle with other fuels can lead to
engine failure.
! Do not use the following:
R E85 (petrol with 85% ethanol)
R E100 (100% ethanol)
R M15 (petrol with 15% methanol)
R M30 (petrol with 30% methanol)
R M85 (petrol with 85% methanol)
R M100 (100% methanol)
R Petrol with additives containing metal
R Diesel
Do not mix such fuels with the fuel recom-
mended for your vehicle. Do not use addi-
tives. This can otherwise lead to engine
damage. This does not include cleaning
additives for the removal and prevention of
residue build-up. Petrol must only be mixed
with additives recommended by Mercedes- Benz; see "Additives". You can obtain fur-
ther information from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
Usually you will find information about the
fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot find the
label on the petrol pump, ask the filling sta-
tion staff.
i E10 fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol.
Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10
fuel. You can refuel your vehicle using E10
fuel.
i A 200 BlueEFFICIENCY, A 250 BlueEF-
FICIENCY: as a temporary measure, if the340
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Engine oil
General notes When handling engine oil, observe the impor-
tant safety notes on service products
(Y page 338).
The quality of the engine oil is decisive for the function and service life of an engine. After
extensive tests, Mercedes-Benz approves
engine oils that correspond to the current
technical standard.
Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved
engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz
engines.
Further information on tested and approved
engine oils can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you have the oil
change carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Mercedes-Benz approval is indicated on the
oil container by the inscription "MB Approval"
and the corresponding designation, e.g. MB
Approval 229.51.
You can call up an overview of approved
engine oils on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com by enter-
ing the designation, e.g. 229.5.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle.
Missing values were not available at the time of going to print. Petrol engines MB Approval
All models
229.5 Diesel engines with a
diesel particle filter MB Approval
A 180 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY, manual trans-
mission
A 180 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY, automatic
transmission
A 200 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
A 220 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
228.51,
229.31, 229.51 Diesel engines without
a diesel particle filter MB Approval
A 180 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY, manual trans-
mission
A 180 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY, automatic
transmission
A 200 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
A 220 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
228.3, 228.5,
228.51, 229.3,
229.31, 229.5, 229.51 i
If the engine oils listed in the table are not
available, you may add the following engine
oils until the next oil change:
R vehicles with a petrol engine: MB
Approval 229.1 or ACEA A3
R vehicles with a diesel engine: MB
Approval 229.1, 229.3, 229.5 or
ACEA C3
This may only be added once and the
amount must not be greater than 1.0 l.
Capacities The following values refer to an oil change,
including the oil filter.Service products and capacities
343Technical data Z

Model Replacement
amount A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
A 200 BlueEFFICIENCY 5.8 l
A 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
5.6 l
A 180 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY, manual trans-
mission 4.5 l
A 180 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY, automatic
transmission
A 200 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
A 220 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY 7.0 l
A 45 AMG 4MATIC
5.5 l
Additives
!
Do not use any additives with the engine
oil. This could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity
rating, it flows slowly; the lower the viscosity,
the faster it flows.
Engine oil selection is based on the respective outside temperatures and in accordance with
the SAE classification (viscosity). The table
shows you which SAE classifications are to be
used. The low-temperature properties of engine oils can be significantly impaired dur-
ing operation due to, for example, ageing or
soot and fuel accretion. It is therefore
strongly recommended to observe regular oil
changes using an approved engine oil with the
appropriate SAE classification. Brake fluid
G
WARNING
The brake fluid continuously absorbs mois-
ture from the air. This results in the boiling
point of the brake fluid lowering. If the boiling
point of the brake fluid is too low, vapour
pockets may form when the brakes are sub-
jected to a heavy load. This would impair brak- ing efficiency. There is a risk of an accident.
Have the brake fluid renewed at the prescri-
bed intervals.
When handling brake fluid, observe the
important safety notes on service products
(Y page 338).
The brake fluid change intervals can be found in the Service Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz according to MB Approval 331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can
be obtained at any qualified specialist work-
shop or on the Internet at:
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at
a qualified specialist workshop. Coolant
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you top up
the antifreeze. Make sure that antifreeze is
not spilled next to the filler neck. Thoroughly 344
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At temperatures above freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit.
Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Winter-
Fit.
Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temper-
ature.
R Down to Ò10 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit to
2 parts water.
R Down to Ò20 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit to
1 part water.
R Down to Ò29 †: mix 2 parts MB WinterFit to
1 part water.
i Add washer fluid concentrate, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round. Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data:
R the heights specified may vary as a result
of:
- tyres
- load
- condition of the suspension
- optional equipment
R items of optional equipment increase the
unladen weight and reduce the maximum
payload. The unladen weight is specified in
accordance with EC directives and
includes:
- driver (68 kg)
- luggage (7kg)
- all fluids (fuel tank 90% full) R
vehicle-specific weight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 338).
R only for certain countries: you can find vehi-
cle-specific vehicle data in the COC docu-
ments (CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY)
These documents are delivered with your
vehicle.
Dimensions and weights Model
: :
Maxi- mum
head- room ;
;
Opening height A 180 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
A 180 CDI Blue-
EFFICIENCY 1856 mm 1975 mm
A 200 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
A 200 CDI Blue-
EFFICIENCY
A 220 CDI Blue-
EFFICIENCY 1857 mm 1976 mm
A 250 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
1861 mm 1980 mm
A 45 AMG
4MATIC
1840 mm 1959 mm346
Vehicle dataTechnical data

Missing values were not available at the time
of going to print. All models (except AMG vehicles)
Vehicle length
4292 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
2022 mm
Vehicle width
excluding exterior
mirrors
1780 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Maximum roof load
100 kg
Maximum boot load
100 kg
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle height
1433 mm
Unladen weight,
manual transmis-
sion
1370 kg
Unladen weight,
automatic transmis-
sion 1395 kg
A 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle height
1434 mm
Unladen weight,
manual transmis-
sion
1370 kg
Unladen weight,
automatic transmis-
sion 1395 kg
A 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle height
1438 mm
Unladen weight
1445 kg A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle height
1433 mm
Unladen weight,
manual transmis-
sion
1395 kg
Unladen weight,
automatic transmis-
sion 1475 kg
A 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle height
1434 mm
Unladen weight,
manual transmis-
sion
1445 kg
Unladen weight,
automatic transmis-
sion 1475 kg
A 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle height
1434 mm
Unladen weight
AMG vehicles
Vehicle length
4395 mm
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
2022 mm
Vehicle width
excluding exterior
mirrors
1780 mm
Vehicle height
1417 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Roof load
100 kg
Maximum boot load
100 kgVehicle data
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Trailer loads
Vehicles with manual transmission !
Use a drawbar noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight.
Do not use a noseweight of less than 50kg, otherwise the trailer may come loose.
Note that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual payload. Permissible
trailer load,
braked 18 Permissible
trailer load,
braked 19 Permissible
trailer load, unbraked Maximum
drawbar nose-
weight 20 Permissible
rear axle
load when towing a trailer A 180
21 1500 kg 1200 kg 685 kg 75 kg 985 kg
A 200
21 1500 kg 1400 kg 685 kg 75 kg 980 kg
A 180 CDI
21 1500 kg 1200 kg 695 kg 75 kg 980 kg
A 200 CDI
21 1500 kg 1500 kg 720 kg 75 kg 975 kg
The actual noseweight may not be higher than the value which is given. The value can be found
on the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification plates. The lowest weight applies.
You can attach carrier systems, e.g. bicycle racks or load-bearing implements, on the ball
coupling. The maximum noseweight of 75 kg applies when using carrier systems on the ball
coupling.
Vehicles with automatic transmission !
Use a drawbar noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight.
Do not use a noseweight of less than 50kg, otherwise the trailer may come loose.
Note that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual payload.
Trailer towing is not permissible on the following models:
R A 45 AMG 4MATIC
R Vehicles with the AMG Sports package
18 At a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 8% from a standstill.
19 At a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill.
20 The drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load.
21 BlueEFFICIENCY Trailer tow hitch
349Technical data Z