Mercedes-Benz A180 2018– car dimensions: 4549 mm long, 1796 mm wide and 1446 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,450 kg. Braked towing is 1,400 kg.
The cabin has dual 10.25-inch screens with MBUX, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. Single-zone THERMATIC climate control is fitted, with dual-zone available on higher packs. Cruise control is included, often as DISTRONIC adaptive. Front and rear parking sensors plus a reversing camera come standard in most markets. Active Brake Assist provides automatic emergency braking. Active Blind Spot Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist are standard.
Boot space is 405 litres with seats up. Rear seats fold 40/20/40 to expand capacity to around 1210 litres for longer loads.
Braked towing capacity is 1400 kg and unbraked is 725 kg. Payload is 490 kg. The car suits light trailer use but has no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension listed for work duties.
The cabin uses dual 10.25-inch screens with MBUX, 64-colour ambient lighting on many grades, and supportive front seats with power adjustment, memory and four-way lumbar on the A180 sedan. Single-zone climate is standard. heated fronts appear on base or packages. A panoramic roof opens the space when fitted. Seats feel firm and well-bolstered for daily use with good front headroom.
1.3-litre turbo petrol with 48V mild hybrid, 136 hp plus boost.
WLTP combined fuel use listed at 5.8-6.4 l/100 km depending on setup.
Euro NCAP five-star rating from 2018 tests on the generation (96% adult occupant).
Service interval typically 12 months or 15,500 miles via ASSYST.
Standard kit includes multiple airbags, Active Brake Assist, Attention Assist, lane keeping and PRE-SAFE on many markets.
The A180 sedan runs a 1.3-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol with 48V mild-hybrid assist for smoother stop-start and modest efficiency gains. Official WLTP combined figures sit in the mid-5 to low-6 l/100 km range across European and similar market data for this engine and 7-speed DCT.
Mercedes schedules services around the ASSYST system at roughly yearly or 15,500-mile intervals. Dealer A/B services cover oil, filters and checks. costs vary by market but stay predictable for a compact premium model. Keep to the schedule for the dual-clutch and mild-hybrid components.
The generation earned five Euro NCAP stars in 2018 with strong adult and child scores plus solid pedestrian results. Standard equipment covers front, side, curtain and driver knee airbags, autonomous emergency braking, attention monitoring, active lane keeping and crosswind assist. Higher packages add more radar and camera aids.
Daily ownership is straightforward with a compact footprint, 405-litre boot and keyless features on many specs. Use the recommended premium fuel where stated and monitor tyre pressures via the standard system. The car stays easy to park and live with in city or highway use when kept on the service plan.
Length 4549 mm, Width 1796 mm, Height 1446 mm, Wheelbase 2729 mm (A180 2018-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz MENA owner's manual, ArabWheels A180 specs, Egyptian news and French brochure.