Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1997–2001

1 generation (W168)
No photos yet1.7 MT (90 PS)
General information
Number of doors5
Car classC
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft/Right
At a glance
Engine1689 cm3 Diesel
Power89 hp
GearboxManual
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
Turnover of maximum torque1600 RPM
Capacity1689 cm3
Maximum torque180 N*m
Compression ratio19
Number of cylinders4
Valves per cylinder4
Max power at RPM4200 RPM
Max power (kW)66 kW
Cylinder bore80.0 mm
Stroke cycle84.0 mm
Engine power89 hp
Engine power90 PS
Engine typeDiesel
Timing beltDOHC
Engine placementFront, transverse
Injection typeHPFP (Diesel)
Cylinder layoutinline
Engine codeOM668.940
Boost typeTurbocharged
Bodywork
Curb weight1085 kg
Back track width1472 mm
Clearance150 mm
Front track width1523 mm
Full weight1545 kg
Height1575 mm
Width1719 mm
Max trunk capacity1740 l
Wheel size175/65 R15, 205/45 R16, 195/50 R16, 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
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)12.1 s
Max speed180 km/h
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km4.1 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km4.9 l
Fuel tank capacity54 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.3 l
Fueldiesel
Suspension and brakes
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionSemi-dependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc
Safety
Safety assessment4 / 5
Rating nameEuroNCAP

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