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Mercedes-Benz A 170 CDI L

(2001 model)

Brief specs of 2001 Mercedes-Benz A 170 CDI L

5-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, diesel 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 1689 cm3 / 103.1 cu in / 103.1 cu in, 69.4 kW / 93.1 hp / 93.1 hp @ 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm, 180.0 N·m / 132.8 lb·ft / 132.8 lb·ft @ 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 182 km/h / 113 mph / 113 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Mercedes-BenzIssued from2001
ModelA 170 CDI LIssued until
SerieA classNumber made
Model familyW 168Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerMercedes-BenzCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3776 mm / 148.7 in / 148.7 inTotal (curb) weight1135 kg / 2502 lb / 2502 lb
Width1719 mm / 67.7 in / 67.7 inDry weight
Height1589 mm / 62.6 in / 62.6 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2593 mm / 102.1 in / 102.1 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1503 mm / 59.2 in / 59.2 inTowing weight
Track rear1452 mm / 57.2 in / 57.2 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity54 l / 11.9 UK gal / 14.3 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.46  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.32 m2 / 25.0 sq ft / 25.0 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerMercedes-BenzValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in
FueldieselStroke84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.95
Fuel supplycommon rail direct diesel injectionEngine displacement1689 cm3 / 103.1 cu in / 103.1 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity422.25 cm3/cylinder / 25.767 cu in/cylinder / 25.767 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio19.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power69.4 kW / 93.1 hp / 93.1 hp at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque180.0 N·m / 132.8 lb·ft / 132.8 lb·ft at 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm / 1600 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)32.4 kW / 43.4 hp / 43.4 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output41.1 kW/l / 0.903 bhp/cu in / 0.903 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque106.6 N·m/l / 0.93 lb·ft/cu in / 0.93 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.7
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.61

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed182 km/h / 113 mph / 113 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio81.9 kW/ton / 62.1 bhp/ton / 62.1 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h12.40 s / 12.40 s / 12.40 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springsSuspension rearIndependent, Trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front5.5J x 15 ET 54Wheels rear5.5J x 15 ET 54
Tyres front195/50 R 15Tyres rear195/50 R 15
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter front260 mm / 10.2 in / 10.2 inBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz A 170 CDI L

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