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
Engine1689 cm3 Diesel
Power59 hp
GearboxManual
Origin
Germany
GermanySpecifications
Engine
Turnover of maximum torque1500 RPM
Maximum torque160 N*m
Capacity1689 cm3
Compression ratio19
Max power at RPM3600 RPM
Number of cylinders4
Valves per cylinder4
Max power (kW)44 kW
Engine power59 hp
Engine power60 PS
Cylinder bore80.0 mm
Stroke cycle84.0 mm
Engine typeDiesel
Timing beltDOHC
Engine placementFront, transverse
Injection typeHPFP (Diesel)
Cylinder layoutinline
Engine codeOM668.941
Boost typeTurbocharged
Bodywork
Curb weight1070 kg
Back track width1472 mm
Clearance150 mm
Front track width1523 mm
Full weight1530 kg
Height1575 mm
Width1719 mm
Max trunk capacity1740 l
Wheel size205/45 R16, 155/70 R15, 195/50 R16, 175/65 R15, 205/40 R17
Wheelbase2423 mm
Length3575 mm
Min trunk capacity390 l
Number of seater5
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA66.6 5x112 mm
Body typeHatchback
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear5
Drive wheelsFront wheel drive
Gearbox typeManual
Operating characteristics
Max speed155 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)17.6 s
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km4.0 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km4.8 l
Fuel tank capacity54 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.1 l
Fueldiesel
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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