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Driving | The ECO start/stop function
Start saving every time you stop
The ECO start/stop function
With the A-Class, you can save money and cut emissions
at every junction or traffic light. Thanks to their ECO
start/stop function, the A160 BlueEFFICIENCY and
A180 BlueEFFICIENCY petrol models turn the engine
off when it’s not needed, reducing both overall fuel
consumption and CO2 emissions.
smoothly and fully automatically. The result is up to 12%
lower fuel consumption, with combined cycle figures of
47.1mpg for the A160 BlueEFFICIENCY and 44.8mpg for
the A180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
A 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
240
110
90
70
50
30
10
0
240
110
90
70
50
30
10
0
85
kW
2
1
1
00
60
20
200
The principle is simple: just put the car in neutral when
coming to a standstill and the ECO start/stop function
automatically cuts the engine. Once the ECO indicator on
the instrument display confirms the system is operational
and the vehicle is at rest, you can release the foot brake
pedal and the engine will remain off until you engage
first gear. The engine will then start up again – quietly,
155Nm
160
70
kW
140
Nm
120
80
40
0
8
4
0
0
0
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
Engine speed (rpm)
Engine speed (rpm)
Torque (Nm)
Power (kW)
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz A-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes Benz A160, Mercedes Benz A180 CDI, Mercedes Benz W169 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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