(1997 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | A 160 Elegance | Issued until | |
| Serie | A class | Number made | |
| Model family | W 168 | Body construction | |
| Model code | 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 | 1020 kg / 2249 lb / 2249 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 | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 69.5 mm / 2.74 in / 2.74 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.15 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1598 cm3 / 97.5 cu in / 97.5 cu in | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 399.50 cm3/cylinder / 24.379 cu in/cylinder / 24.379 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 11.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 74.6 kW / 101.4 hp / 101.4 hp at 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 150.0 Nm / 110.6 lbft / 110.6 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 73.5 kW / 99.9 bhp / 99.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 62.6 kW/l / 1.395 bhp/cu in / 1.395 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 93.87 Nm/l / 0.821 lbft/cu in / 0.821 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 | 4.06 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 180 km/h / 112 mph / 112 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 11.10 s / 11.10 s / 11.10 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 98.04 kW/ton / 133.30 bhp/ton / 133.30 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 40.50 s / 40.50 s / 40.50 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | 18.10 s / 18.10 s / 18.10 s (top 77 km/h / 48 mph / 48 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| 0-Kilometer time | 32.90 s / 32.90 s / 32.90 s | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.50 | Turning circle | 10.30 m / 33.79 ft / 33.79 ft |
| Suspension front | I.MS.W.CS. | Suspension rear | I.TA.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz A 160 Elegance
