Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1997–2001

1 generation (W168)
No photos yet1.9 MT (125 PS)
General information
Number of doors5
Car classC
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft/Right
At a glance
Engine1898 cm3 Gasoline
Power123 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
Compression ratio10.8
Engine power123 hp
Engine power125 PS
Maximum torque180 N*m
Capacity1898 cm3
Valves per cylinder2
Number of cylinders4
Turnover of maximum torque4000 RPM
Max power at RPM5500 RPM
Cylinder bore84.0 mm
Stroke cycle85.6 mm
Max power (kW)92 kW
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Timing beltDOHC
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Engine codeM166.990
Boost typenone
Bodywork
Curb weight1080 kg
Back track width1472 mm
Clearance150 mm
Front track width1523 mm
Full weight1540 kg
Height1575 mm
Width1719 mm
Max trunk capacity1740 l
Wheel size205/45 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
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km10.6 l
Max speed198 km/h
Fuel tank capacity54 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.0 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.7 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)8.8 s
Fuel95
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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