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Mercedes A class 2001 fuel consumption

Mercedes A class from 2001 to 2004 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 23% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 21% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 24% higher. Since 2001 the Mercedes A class average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been slightly above industry average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersMercedes A classAll carmakersMercedes A class
2001+5%+9% +6%+12%
Show all years
2002+6%+9% +7%+12%
2003+6%+9% +8%+12%
2004+7%+9% +9%+12%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Mercedes A class.

2001 - 2004

Mercedes A class 2001 W168 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines30.7 MPG
7.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines28.2 MPG
8.3 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+9%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines44.0 MPG
5.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+12%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Mercedes A class 2001 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.5 liters per 100 km or 8% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Mercedes A class with automatic transmission consumes around 0.5 litres per 100 km or 7% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Mercedes A class advertised fuel economy is slightly better than average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is slightly worse than average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.9 petrol engine and manual transmission (Mercedes A 190 2001 Long 125 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Mercedes A class with 1.7 diesel engine and manual transmission (Mercedes A 160 2001 CDI 75 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.4 liter petrol engine
Mercedes A 140 2001 82 HP manual 33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+7%
Mercedes A 140 2001 82 HP automatic 31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km+13%
Mercedes A 140 2001 Long 82 HP manual 33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+7%
Mercedes A 140 2001 Long 82 HP automatic 31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km+13%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Mercedes A 160 2001 102 HP manual 32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+6%
Mercedes A 160 2001 102 HP automatic 30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km
27.4 MPG
8.6 l/100km+12%
Mercedes A 160 2001 Long 102 HP manual 32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+6%
Mercedes A 160 2001 Long 102 HP automatic 30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km
27.4 MPG
8.6 l/100km+12%
1.7 liter diesel engine
Mercedes A 160 2001 CDI 75 HP manual 49.0 MPG
4.8 l/100km
41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km+19%
Mercedes A 160 2001 CDI 75 HP automatic 41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km
Mercedes A 170 2001 CDI 95 HP manual 48.0 MPG
4.9 l/100km
41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km+16%
Mercedes A 170 2001 CDI 95 HP automatic 41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km
37.9 MPG
6.2 l/100km+9%
Mercedes A 170 2001 CDI Long 95 HP manual 44.4 MPG
5.3 l/100km
41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km+8%
Mercedes A 170 2001 CDI Long 95 HP automatic 41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km
37.9 MPG
6.2 l/100km+9%
1.9 liter petrol engine
Mercedes A 190 2001 125 HP manual 30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km
28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km+6%
Mercedes A 190 2001 125 HP automatic 29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km
27.4 MPG
8.6 l/100km+9%
Mercedes A 190 2001 Long 125 HP manual 30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km
28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km+6%
Mercedes A 190 2001 Long 125 HP automatic 29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km
27.4 MPG
8.6 l/100km+9%
2.1 liter petrol engine
Mercedes A 210 2002 140 HP manual 29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km
26.4 MPG
8.9 l/100km+13%
Mercedes A 210 2002 140 HP automatic 28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km
27.0 MPG
8.7 l/100km+6%
Mercedes A 210 2002 Long 140 HP manual 29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km
26.4 MPG
8.9 l/100km+13%
Mercedes A 210 2002 Long 140 HP automatic 28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km
27.0 MPG
8.7 l/100km+6%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.