(1997 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | A 160 CDI | Issued until | |
| Serie | A class | Number made | 14508 |
| Model family | W 168 | Body construction | |
| Model code | W 168 DE 17 A | Body designation | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3575 mm / 140.7 in / 140.7 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1719 mm / 67.7 in / 67.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.48 |
| Height | 1575 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1120 kg / 2469 lb / 2469 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2423 mm / 95.4 in / 95.4 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1503 mm / 59.2 in / 59.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1452 mm / 57.2 in / 57.2 in | Fuel capacity | 54 l / 11.9 UK gal / 14.3 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | OM 668 DE 17 A / 668.941 | Total number of cylinders | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in | |
| Fuel | diesel | Stroke | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.95 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 1689 cm3 / 103.1 cu in / 103.1 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 422.25 cm3/cylinder / 25.767 cu in/cylinder / 25.767 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 19.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. output power | 44.0 kW / 59.8 hp / 59.8 hp at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 160.0 Nm / 118.0 lbft / 118.0 lbft at 1500 rpm / 1500 rpm / 1500 rpm | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 43.4 kW / 59.0 bhp / 59.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 34.9 kW/l / 0.778 bhp/cu in / 0.778 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 94.73 Nm/l / 0.829 lbft/cu in / 0.829 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.70 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.05 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 153 km/h / 95 mph / 95 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 52.68 kW/ton / 71.62 bhp/ton / 71.62 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 17.30 s / 17.30 s / 17.30 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 6.6 l/100km / 42.8 mi/UK gal / 35.6 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 3.9 l/100km / 72.4 mi/UK gal / 60.3 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 4.5 l/100km / 62.8 mi/UK gal / 52.3 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.50 | Turning circle | 10.40 m / 34.12 ft / 34.12 ft |
| 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) |
| Brake diameter front | 260 mm / 10.2 in / 10.2 in | Brake diameter rear | 180 mm / 7.1 in / 7.1 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDI
