Mercedes-Benz A-class (1997 - 2001)

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Model specs

Model info

Generation name

W168/V168

Introduced

09/98

Doors

5

Body

Hatchback

Vehicle class

Compact car (e.g., Golf)

Dimensions

Length

3575 mm

Wheelbase

2423 mm

Width

1719 mm

Height

1575 mm

Turning circle

10 m

Boot/interior

Boot space

390 l

Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof)

1190 l

Seats

5

Doors

5

Engines/drivetrain

Drive

Front-wheel drive

Fuel

Diesel, Premium

Gearbox

Automatic Transmission, Manual Transmission

Cylinders

4

Max. speed

152 - 198 km/h

Torque

130 - 180 Nm

Power

44 - 92 kW

Cubic capacity

1397 - 1898 ccm

Acceleration 0-100km/h

8 - 17 s

Consumption/ecology

Tank size

54 l

Combined consumption (NEDC)

4 - 7 l/100km

City consumption (NEDC)

5 - 10 l/100km

Empty weight (EU)

1095 - 1160 kg

Towing

Max. roof load

50 kg

Braked trailer

1000 kg

Trailer (no brakes)

400 kg

Engines (A-class)

Filter by fuel:
⬤ Diesel
1689 ccm / 4 cylinders
A 160 CDI Classic

44 kW / 60 HP

Manual transmission
Acceleration 0-100km/h17 s
Max. speed152 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)4 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)5 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)3 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)119 g/km
Torque160 Nm
⬤ Premium
1397 ccm / 4 cylinders
A 140 Avantgarde

60 kW / 82 HP

Manual transmission
Acceleration 0-100km/h12 s
Max. speed170 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)7 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)9 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)5 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)170 g/km
Torque130 Nm
⬤ Premium
1397 ccm / 4 cylinders
A 140 Classic spirit -automatic

60 kW / 82 HP

Automatic transmission
Acceleration 0-100km/h14 s
Max. speed160 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)7 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)10 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)182 g/km
Torque130 Nm
⬤ Diesel
1689 ccm / 4 cylinders
A 170 CDI Classic spirit

66 kW / 90 HP

Manual transmission
Acceleration 0-100km/h12 s
Max. speed175 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)4 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)6 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)4 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)133 g/km
Torque180 Nm
⬤ Diesel
1689 ccm / 4 cylinders
A 170 CDI Classic spirit -automatic

66 kW / 90 HP

Automatic transmission
Acceleration 0-100km/h13 s
Max. speed168 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)5 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)7 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)4 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)154 g/km
Torque180 Nm
⬤ Premium
1598 ccm / 4 cylinders
A 160 Classic -automatic

75 kW / 102 HP

Automatic transmission
Acceleration 0-100km/h11 s
Max. speed178 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)7 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)10 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)184 g/km
Torque150 Nm
⬤ Premium
1598 ccm / 4 cylinders
A 160 Elegance

75 kW / 102 HP

Manual transmission
Acceleration 0-100km/h10 s
Max. speed180 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)7 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)10 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)5 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)172 g/km
Torque150 Nm
⬤ Premium
1898 ccm / 4 cylinders
A 190 Avantgarde

92 kW / 125 HP

Manual transmission
Acceleration 0-100km/h8 s
Max. speed198 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)7 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)10 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)5 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)180 g/km
Torque180 Nm
⬤ Premium
1898 ccm / 4 cylinders
A 190 Avantgarde -automatic

92 kW / 125 HP

Automatic transmission
Acceleration 0-100km/h10 s
Max. speed193 km/h
Combined consumption (NEDC)7 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)10 l/100km
Country roads (NEFZ)6 l/100km
CO2 emissions (NEDC)182 g/km
Torque180 Nm

Mercedes-Benz A-class generations

A-Klasse
A-Klasse 168
1997 - 2001
A-Klasse
A-Klasse 168 (1. Facelift)
2001 - 2004
A-Klasse
A-Klasse 169
2004 - 2008
A-Klasse
A-Klasse 169 (1. Facelift)
2008 - 2012
A-Klasse
A-Klasse 176
2012 - 2015
A-Klasse
A-Klasse 176 (1. Facelift)
2015 - 2018
A-Klasse
A-Klasse 177
2018 - 2022
A-Klasse
A-Klasse 177 (1. Facelift)
2022 - Now
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1997

A-Klasse 168 was introduced.

2001

A-Klasse 168 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced A-Klasse 168.

2004

A-Klasse 169 was introduced and replaced A-Klasse 168 (1. Facelift).

2008

A-Klasse 169 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced A-Klasse 169.

2012

A-Klasse 176 was introduced and replaced A-Klasse 169 (1. Facelift).

2015

A-Klasse 176 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced A-Klasse 176.

2018

A-Klasse 177 was introduced and replaced A-Klasse 176 (1. Facelift).

2022

A-Klasse 177 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced A-Klasse 177.

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