Mercedes-Benz A-Class, W168 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz A-Class, W168 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity is 1,8 liters. Service intervals include normal use. The data covers 4 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
A 210 (2002-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Code: 5/1
A 190 (1999-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Code: 5/1
A 140 (1997-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Code: 5/1
A 160 (1997-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 (EU) manual transaxle holds 1.8 liters of fluid across all four engine variants covered in the specifications.
  • A transaxle combines the transmission and drive axle into a single unit, and the 1.8-liter figure represents the total fluid capacity for that combined assembly.
  • The A 140 and A 160 share the same 1.8-liter transaxle capacity and both carry the full 1997-2004 model year span within the W168 generation.
  • The A 190 entered the specification range in 1999, three years after the A 140 and A 160, yet still carries the identical 1.8-liter transaxle capacity under normal use conditions.
  • The A 210 has the narrowest model year range in the specifications, covering 2002-2004, while still sharing the same 1.8-liter transaxle fluid capacity as the other variants.
  • All four variants list normal as the use condition tied to the 1.8-liter capacity figure, meaning the specification applies to standard operating circumstances rather than severe or first-change scenarios.
  • The consistent 1.8-liter capacity across the A 140, A 160, A 190, and A 210 suggests a common transaxle housing was used throughout the W168 generation regardless of engine displacement differences.

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