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| Marque (make) |  Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|
| Serie | A class |
| Model family | W 168 |
| Model | A 160 CDI Automatic |
| Model code | W 168 DE 17 A |
| Issued from | 1997 |
| Issued until | |
| Country of origin | DE |
| Number made | |
| Body construction | |
| Body designation | |
Bodywork | |
| Base platform | |
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan |
| Bodywork designer | |
| Number of doors | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Cargo capacity (volume) [l / cu ft / cu ft] | |
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) [l / cu ft / cu ft] | |
| Passenger space (volume) [l / cu ft / cu ft] | 4540 / 160.33 / 160.33 |
Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase [mm / in / in] | 2423 / 95.4 / 95.4 |
| Track front [mm / in / in] | 1503 / 59.2 / 59.2 |
| Track rear [mm / in / in] | 1452 / 57.2 / 57.2 |
| Length [mm / in / in] | 3575 / 140.7 / 140.7 |
| Width [mm / in / in] | 1719 / 67.7 / 67.7 |
| Height [mm / in / in] | 1575 / 62.0 / 62.0 |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.48 |
| Ground clearance [mm / in / in] | |
| Total (curb) weight [kg / lb / lb] | 1120 / 2469 / 2469 |
| Dry weight [kg / lb / lb] | |
| Load capacity [kg / lb / lb] | |
| Gross (max.) weight [kg / lb / lb] | |
| Towing weight [kg / lb / lb] | |
| Weight distribution (front) [% / % / %] | |
| Fuel capacity [l / UK gal / US gal] | 54 / 11.9 / 14.3 |
Aerodynamics | |
| Drag coefficient | |
| Frontal Area [m2 / sq ft / sq ft] | |
| Cx | |
Engine | |
| Engine Code | OM 668 DE 17 A / 668.941 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Engine Type | straight (inline) |
| Engine Type Details | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Sump | |
| Fuel | diesel |
| Fuel details | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) |
| Total number of cylinders | 4 |
| Total number of valves | 16 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 |
| Engine construction | |
| Bore [mm / in / in] | 80.0 / 3.15 / 3.15 |
| Stroke [mm / in / in] | 84.0 / 3.31 / 3.31 |
| Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.95 |
| Engine displacement [cm3 / cu in / cu in] | 1689 / 103.1 / 103.1 |
| Unitary capacity [cm3/cylinder / cu in/cylinder / cu in/cylinder] | 422.25 / 25.767 / 25.767 |
| Compression ratio | 19.5 |
| Fuel supply | Direct diesel inj. |
| Aspiration | turbocharged |
| Compressor type | |
| Intercooler | |
| Catalytic converter | yes |
| Max. output power [kW / hp / hp] | 44.0 / 59.8 / 59.8 |
| Max. output power rpm [rpm / rpm / rpm] | 3600 / 3600 / 3600 |
| Max. torque [Nm / lbft / lbft] | 160.0 / 118.0 / 118.0 |
| Max. torque rpm [rpm / rpm / rpm] | 1500 / 1500 / 1500 |
| Maximum rpm [rpm / rpm / rpm] | |
| Coolant | water |
| Max. net output [kW / bhp / bhp] | 43.4 / 59.0 / 59.0 |
| Specific output [kW/l / bhp/cu in / bhp/cu in] | 34.9 / 0.778 / 0.778 |
| Specific torque [Nm/l / lbft/cu in / lbft/cu in] | 94.73 / 0.829 / 0.829 |
Transmission | |
| Transmission type | automatic |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.72 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.05 |
Performance | |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) [s / s / s] | |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) [s / s / s] | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h [s / s / s] | 18.80 / 18.80 / 18.80 |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) [s / s / s] | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top [s / s / s] | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time [s / s / s] | |
| 0-Quarter-mile speed [km/h / mph / mph] | |
| 0-Kilometer time [s / s / s] | |
| 0-Kilometer speed [km/h / mph / mph] | |
| Top (maximal) speed [km/h / mph / mph] | 150 / 93 / 93 |
| Fuel consumption, City (urban) [l/100km / mi/UK gal / mi/US gal] | |
| Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) [l/100km / mi/UK gal / mi/US gal] | |
| Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) [l/100km / mi/UK gal / mi/US gal] | |
| Fuel consumption, Euro [l/100km / mi/UK gal / mi/US gal] | |
| CO2 emissions [g/km / g/mi / g/mi] | |
| Power-to-weight ratio [kW/ton / bhp/ton / bhp/ton] | 52.68 / 71.62 / 71.62 |
Chassis | |
| Engine location | front |
| Engine alignment | transverse |
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS |
| Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.5 |
| Turning circle [m / ft / ft] | 10.40 / 34.12 / 34.12 |
| Suspension front | I.MS.W.CS. |
| Suspension rear | I.TA.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 5.5J x 15 H 2 |
| Wheels rear | 5.5J x 15 H 2 |
| Tyres front | 155/70 R 15 84 T |
| Tyres rear | 155/70 R 15 84 T |
| Brakes front | disc |
| Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brakes details | ABS |
| Brake diameter front [mm / in / in] | 260 / 10.2 / 10.2 |
| Brake diameter rear [mm / in / in] | 180 / 7.1 / 7.1 |
| Braked area [cm2 / sq in / sq in] |
