2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class

    Used from

    $37,200 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.2 - 7.3 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz A-Class

    Last updated Jul 01, 2025

    The 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $37,200 for the Base variant and topping out at $77,900 for the AMG.

    There are 4 variants of the A-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2015.

    Engine options include 2.1L turbo diesel common rail (100kW/300Nm), 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (115kW/250Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (280kW/475Nm). All variants feature manual transmission. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2016 A-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    65.22 - 182.72 kW/t
    60.54 kW/t
    182.72 kW/t
    Boot Space
    341 litres
    260 litres
    488 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.2 - 7.3 L/100km
    0.6 L/100km
    8.13 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    746 - 1,190 km
    617 km
    1,368 km
    Price
    $37,200 - $77,900
    $36,500
    $78,900
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    999,999 km
    100,000 km
    999,999 km
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 2 years
    New this year
    6 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

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    2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Price

    *excl. on-roads

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    2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Specs

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    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 7
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Assist
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.0
      • Headroom Front: 1017
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear: 952
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.0
      • Hip Room Front: 1422
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1410
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1391
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 53.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1350
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Mobile Integration
      • Apple Carplay
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Paint
      • Type: Black
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Ski Hatch
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 48
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Sport

    Adds to Base:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Base:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered

    Motorsport Edition

    Adds to Sport:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from Sport:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour

    AMG

    Adds to Motorsport Edition:
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
    • Audio system
      • Digital Media Card
      • Digital Radio
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 10.00
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 12
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    Removes from Motorsport Edition:
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Paint
      • Type: Black
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
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    2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Dimensions

    1433mm
    1780mm
    4292mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Towing Capacity

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    2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class

    The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.1L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 4.2L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mercedes-Benz A-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the AMG with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.3L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz A-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Mercedes-Benz A-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    2.1L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWDDiesel4.2 L/100km
    1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.1 L/100km
    1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.8 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz A-Class has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz A-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mercedes-Benz A-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the Base that starts from $37,200.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the AMG that starts from $77,900.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz A-Class is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, Sport, Motorsport Edition and AMG.

    The largest Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the Sport which measures 1780mm wide, 4355mm in length and sits 1430mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the AMG which has 280kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the AMG which weighs 2050 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz A-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.

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