Mercedes-Benz A200 W177: waking up the 1.3 turbo, the exhaust guide

The A200's 1.3 turbo: a small four-cylinder full of verve

The A200 W177 is fitted with a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder with direct injection. It produces 163 hp and 250 Nm, solid figures for such a small displacement. Thanks to the turbo, the torque arrives early, and the A-Class feels lively in town and on the open road, with a flexibility that makes everyday driving particularly enjoyable.

On a small-displacement turbo engine, the exhaust weighs heavily in how the engine is perceived: without it, there is no character. The one fitted to the A200 from the factory is designed so that you hear nothing, at any time. By replacing it, with no work on the engine, the ROG valved exhaust gives the four-cylinder a more present voice, which you keep under control to suit the situation.

How the exhaust on your Mercedes-Benz A200 W177 is put together

Here is what the ROG exhaust replaces, and where the sound is shaped.

The figures for your Mercedes-Benz A200 W177

On a modern car, an exhaust system first changes the voice, the breathing and the weight at the rear. Power, on the other hand, comes from an ECU remap.

Published factory and Stage 2 figures.

Our exhaust systems work perfectly with or without an ECU remap. On your Mercedes-Benz A200 W177, however, we recommend having one done at an approved tuning centre: that is what lets the engine reach its full potential.

Configuring your exhaust, step by step

3 choices, in the same order as the product page configurator.

1. 1

   Step 1 of 3: Material: stainless steel or titanium

   For your Mercedes-Benz A200 W177, the exhaust costs €2,190 in stainless steel and €2,690 in titanium.

   304 stainless steel

   2 190 €

   Weight

   Baseline

   Sound

   Full and rounded

   The benchmark for high-end exhausts: tough, corrosion-proof, with a full, rounded sound. The choice of most of our customers.

   Titanium

   2 690 €

   Weight

   Around 40% lighter

   Sound

   Metallic, crystal-clear

   Around 40% lighter than stainless steel for the same design, with a more metallic sound that turns crystal-clear at high revs. Its finish ranges from brushed to blued tints.

   Over time, both hold up: 304 stainless steel stands up to winter salt and damp, and titanium does not rust. Stainless steel or titanium: what really changes.

2. 2

   Step 2 of 3: Valves: ROG remote or factory control

   Two ways to control the valves on your Mercedes-Benz A200 W177.

   ROG remote

   

   A small control unit fits in the boot. Two buttons, open and closed: the valves respond at any moment, whatever the drive mode. Simple to fit, and we stay on hand throughout the installation.

   Factory control

   • Only for vehicles fitted with factory valves
   • Controlled by the drive modes

   If your vehicle is fitted with factory valves, the exhaust keeps their existing control. The drive modes decide, just as they did from the factory, with no added electronics.

   On the motorway, with the valves closed, the gases pass through the silencer, designed for cruising: no drone at a steady speed. You open up when you feel like it, not when the motorway decides for you. More about exhaust drone.

3. 3

   Step 3 of 3: Tips: the visual signature

   Match the tips to the style of your Mercedes-Benz A200 W177, understated or bold. A particular finish in mind? Send us a photo and we will look at it together.

   • Stainless steel
   • Black
   • Carbon
   • Blued titanium

   

The ROG sound signature on the A200 W177

A small-displacement four-cylinder can have a surprisingly likeable voice, lively and slightly husky, as long as you let it breathe. On the A200, the factory exhaust never gives it the chance: the engine stays inaudible from inside the cabin and outside alike, even when you push it hard.

With the ROG exhaust and the valves closed, your A-Class keeps the discretion and comfort of a premium compact. With the valves open, it takes on a sportier tone: a start-up you can hear, a stronger grain when you accelerate, and a compact that gains personality without becoming intrusive.

From order to fitting

1. Configuration

   You choose your exhaust and enter your VIN, found in box E of your registration certificate.

2. Check

   We check compatibility with your VIN before manufacturing begins.

3. Manufacturing

   Your exhaust is made to order, for your car.

4. Delivery

   Free in Europe, insured to your door, tracked from dispatch.

5. Fitting

   No welding or cutting: clamps and gaskets, around two hours on a lift.

20 working days from order confirmation to delivery

Warranty

3 years, parts and workmanship, from the date of delivery

Payment

In instalments with Klarna

Installation

At the garage of your choice

What about the manufacturer's warranty on your Mercedes-Benz A200 W177? In Europe, a manufacturer cannot refuse warranty cover simply because a part from another brand has been fitted: it has to prove that the fault was caused by that part. Our article on the manufacturer's warranty.

Our recommendations for your Mercedes-Benz A200 W177

• Daily driving

  2 190 €

  • Stainless
  • ROG remote

  The best balance of price, sound and comfort.

  View this configuration

• Enthusiast

  2 690 €

  • Titanium

  A lighter exhaust, with a more metallic note at high revs.

  View this configuration

• Style

  2 690 €

  • Titanium
  • Blued titanium or black tips

  An exhaust is seen as much as it is heard.

  View this configuration

And if you are still unsure, that is perfectly normal: it is exactly why we answer the phone.

Mercedes-Benz A200 W177: your questions

Further reading

• All Mercedes-Benz exhaust systems
• Mercedes-AMG A35 W177 2.0 turbo
• Mercedes-AMG A45 / A45 S W177 2.0 turbo
• Stainless steel or titanium: what really changes
• Killing motorway drone
• Exhausts and the manufacturer's warranty
• The 22 brands we cover