Mercedes-Benz A-Class 140, A-Class 160 CDI, A-Class 160, A-Class 170 CDI, and A-Class 190 1997–2001
1 generation (W168)General information
Number of doors5
Car classC
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft/Right
At a glance
Engine1598 cm3 Gasoline
Power80 hp
GearboxAutomatic
Origin
Germany
GermanySpecifications
Engine
Compression ratio11
Maximum torque140 N*m
Capacity1598 cm3
Valves per cylinder2
Turnover of maximum torque2500 RPM
Number of cylinders4
Max power at RPM5000 RPM
Max power (kW)60 kW
Stroke cycle79.5 mm
Engine power80 hp
Cylinder bore80.0 mm
Engine power82 PS
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Engine codem166.960
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHC
Bodywork
Curb weight1040 kg
Back track width1472 mm
Clearance150 mm
Full weight1500 kg
Front track width1523 mm
Height1575 mm
Width1719 mm
Max trunk capacity1740 l
Wheel size175/65 R15, 195/50 R16, 205/40 R17, 205/45 R16
Wheelbase2423 mm
Length3575 mm
Min trunk capacity390 l
Number of seater5
Disc size5.5x15 ET54, 5.5x16 ET55, 6.5x16 ET56, 7x17 ET57
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA66.6 5x112 mm
Body typeHatchback
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear5
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsFront wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)14.0 s
Max speed167 km/h
Fuel tank capacity54 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.2 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.5 l
Fuel95
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.9 l
Suspension and brakes
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionSemi-dependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc
Safety
Safety assessment4 / 5
Rating nameEuroNCAP
Grades & features
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