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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168) A 160 (102 Hp) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168) A 160 (102 Hp) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168) A 160 (102 Hp) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

A-class
Generation

A-class (W168)
Year of production

1997

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

5

Body type

Hatchback
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

A 160 (102 Hp)

Power

102 Hp @ 5250 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

150 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

10.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

5.4 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

10.8 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

180 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 166.960
Power
102 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power per litre
63.8 Hp/l
Torque
150 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement
1598 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
79.5 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1135 kg

Max weight (kg)

1500 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

54 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

350 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

1700 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

3575 mm

Width (mm)

1719 mm

Height (mm)

1590 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2423 mm

Front track (mm)

1503 mm

Rear track (mm)

1452 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Coil spring

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Power steering

Electric Steering

Front tires size

195/50 R15

Rear tires size

195/50 R15

Wheel rims size

5.5J x 15

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