Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1997–2001

1 generation (W168)
No photos yet1.6 AT (102 PS)
General information
Number of doors5
Car classC
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft/Right
At a glance
Engine1598 cm3 Gasoline
Power101 hp
GearboxAutomatic
OriginGermany
Series
HatchbackHatchback 5-doors
Trim
1.4 AT (82 PS)1.4 MT (82 PS)1.6 AT (102 PS)1.6 AT (82 PS)1.6 MT (102 PS)1.7 AT (60 PS)1.7 AT (90 PS)1.7 MT (60 PS)1.7 MT (90 PS)1.9 AT (125 PS)1.9 MT (125 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Engine power101 hp
Engine power102 PS
Compression ratio11
Maximum torque150 N*m
Capacity1598 cm3
Valves per cylinder2
Number of cylinders4
Turnover of maximum torque4000 RPM
Max power at RPM5250 RPM
Max power (kW)75 kW
Stroke cycle79.5 mm
Cylinder bore80.0 mm
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
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 km11.0 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)11.9 s
Max speed180 km/h
Fuel tank capacity54 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.6 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.3 l
Fuel95
Suspension and brakes
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionSemi-dependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc
Safety
Safety assessment4 / 5
Rating nameEuroNCAP

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