Mercedes-Benz A-Class 140, A-Class 160, A-Class 160 CDI, A-Class 170 CDI, and A-Class 190 2001–2004

1 generation (W168) [restyling]

General information

Number of doors5

Car classC

CountryGermany

Steering wheel positionLeft/Right

At a glance

Engine1598 cm3 Gasoline

Power80 hp

GearboxAutomatic

Origin

Germany

Specifications

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

Cylinder bore80 mm

Engine power80 hp

Engine power82 PS

Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)

Engine placementFront, transverse

Engine typeGasoline

Cylinder layoutinline

Engine modelM166.960 red

Engine codeM166.961

Boost typenone

Timing beltSOHC

Bodywork

Curb weight1060 kg

Clearance125 mm

Back track width1452 mm

Front track width1503 mm

Wheel size155/70 R15, 185/55 R15, 195/50 R15

Full weight1580 kg

Height1589 mm

Width1719 mm

Max trunk capacity1930 l

Wheelbase2593 mm

Length3776 mm

Min trunk capacity390 l

Number of seater5

Disc size5.5x15 ET54, 5x15 ET44

Pitch Circle DiameterDIA66.6 5x112 mm

Body typeHatchback

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear5

Gearbox typeAutomatic

Drive wheelsFront wheel drive

Operating characteristics

City driving fuel consumption per 100 km10.5 l

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)14.8 s

Max speed167 km/h

CO2 emissions180 g/km

Fuel tank capacity54 l

Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km5.9 l

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.5 l

Fuel95

Emission standardsEuro 3

Suspension and brakes

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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