Mercedes-Benz A-class (2001 - 2004)

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Model specs

Model info

Model name
Mercedes-Benz A-class
Generation
W168/V168
Production years
2001 - 2004
Doors
5
5

Dimensions

Length
3606 mm
  • audi LogoAudi A1 4029 mm
    4,029.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz A-Klasse (This) 3606 mm
3,606.0
Avg
4,029.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2423 mm
  • audi LogoAudi A1 2563 mm
    2,563.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz A-Klasse (This) 2423 mm
2,423.0
Avg
2,563.0
Higher is better
Width
1719 mm
  • audi LogoAudi A1 1740 mm
    1,740.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz A-Klasse (This) 1719 mm
1,719.0
Avg
1,740.0
Higher is better
Height
1575 mm
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz A-Klasse (This) 1575 mm
    1,575.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 1409 mm
1,409.0
Avg
1,575.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
10 m
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz A-Klasse (This) 10 m
    10.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 10 m
    10.0
10.0
Avg
10.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
390 l
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz A-Klasse (This) 390 l
    390.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 335 l
335.0
Avg
390.0
Higher is better
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof)
1740 l
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz A-Klasse (This) 1740 l
    1,740.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 1090 l
1,090.0
Avg
1,740.0
Higher is better
Seats
5
5
Max. seats
4
4
Doors
5
5

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
4
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz A-Klasse (This) 4
    4.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 3
3.0
Avg
4.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
157 - 203 km/h
  • audi LogoAudi A1 203 km/h
    203.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz A-Klasse (This) 157 - 203 km/h
157.0
Avg
203.0
Higher is better
Torque
130 - 205 Nm
  • audi LogoAudi A1 200 Nm
    200.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz A-Klasse (This) 130 - 205 Nm
130.0
Avg
200.0
Higher is better
Power
55 - 103 kW
  • audi LogoAudi A1 85 kW
    85.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz A-Klasse (This) 55 - 103 kW
55.0
Avg
85.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
1397 - 2084 ccm
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz A-Klasse (This) 1397 - 2084 ccm
    1,397.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 999 ccm
999.0
Avg
1,397.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 16 s
  • audi LogoAudi A1 9 s
    9.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz A-Klasse (This) 8 - 16 s
8.0
Avg
12.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
54 l
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz A-Klasse (This) 54 l
    54.0
  • audi LogoAudi A1 40 l
40.0
Avg
54.0
Higher is better
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 - 8 l/100km
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz A-Klasse (This) 4 - 8 l/100km
City consumption (NEDC)
5 - 11 l/100km
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz A-Klasse (This) 5 - 11 l/100km
Empty weight (EU)
1105 - 1195 kg
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    1,180.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz A-Klasse (This) 1105 - 1195 kg
1,105.0
Avg
1,180.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. roof load
50 kg
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    75.0
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz A-Klasse (This) 50 kg
50.0
Avg
75.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
1000 kg
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz A-Klasse (This) 1000 kg
    1,000.0
Trailer (no brakes)
400 kg
  • mercedes-benz LogoMercedes-Benz A-Klasse (This) 400 kg
    400.0

Engines (A-class)

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Diesel
MAN FWD
A 160 CDI Classic style
Engine & Power
Power
55 kW / 75 HP
Capacity
1.7L (1,689 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
15 s
Max. speed
162 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
160 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
4 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3600 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Diesel
AUT FWD
A 160 CDI Classic style -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
55 kW / 75 HP
Capacity
1.7L (1,689 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
16 s
Max. speed
157 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
160 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
3600 RPM
Fuel injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
A 140 Classic -long
Engine & Power
Power
60 kW / 82 HP
Capacity
1.4L (1,397 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
170 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
130 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
3750 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
9 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
A 140 Classic -long -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
60 kW / 82 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,598 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14 s
Max. speed
167 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
140 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
2500 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
MAN FWD
A 170 CDI Classic -long
Engine & Power
Power
70 kW / 95 HP
Capacity
1.7L (1,689 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
180 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
180 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1600 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
6 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4200 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Diesel
AUT FWD
A 170 CDI Classic -long -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
70 kW / 95 HP
Capacity
1.7L (1,689 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
173 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
180 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
5 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
1600 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4200 RPM
Fuel injection
Common Rail
Gasoline
MAN FWD
A 160 Classic -long
Engine & Power
Power
75 kW / 102 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,598 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
180 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
150 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5250 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
A 160 Classic -long -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
75 kW / 102 HP
Capacity
1.6L (1,598 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12 s
Max. speed
178 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
150 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5250 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
A 190 Elegance -long
Engine & Power
Power
92 kW / 125 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,898 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
198 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
180 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
A 190 Elegance -long -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
92 kW / 125 HP
Capacity
1.9L (1,898 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10 s
Max. speed
193 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
180 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
10 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
A 210 Evolution
Engine & Power
Power
103 kW / 140 HP
Capacity
2.1L (2,084 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
203 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
205 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
7 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT FWD
A 210 Evolution -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
103 kW / 140 HP
Capacity
2.1L (2,084 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
198 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
205 Nm
Consumption
Combined consumption (NEDC)
8 l/100km
Maximum torque at RPM
4000 RPM
City consumption (NEDC)
11 l/100km
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
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Mercedes-Benz A-class generations

Body type
A-Klasse A-Klasse 168
1997 - 2001
Length3575 mm
Height1575 mm
Wheelbase2423 mm
Length3575 mm
Body type
A-Klasse A-Klasse 168 (1. Facelift)
2001 - 2004
Length3606 mm
Height1575 mm
Wheelbase2423 mm
Length3606 mm (+31 mm)
Body type
A-Klasse A-Klasse 169
2004 - 2008
Length3838 mm
Height1593 mm
Wheelbase2568 mm
Length3838 mm (+232 mm)
Body type
A-Klasse A-Klasse 169 (1. Facelift)
2008 - 2012
Length3883 mm
Height1593 mm
Wheelbase2568 mm
Length3883 mm (+45 mm)
Body type
A-Klasse A-Klasse 176
2012 - 2015
Length4292 mm
Height1433 mm
Wheelbase2699 mm
Length4292 mm (+409 mm)
Body type
A-Klasse A-Klasse 176 (1. Facelift)
2015 - 2018
Length4299 mm
Height1433 mm
Wheelbase2699 mm
Length4299 mm (+7 mm)
A-Klasse A-Klasse 177
2018 - 2022
Length4419 mm
Height1440 mm
Wheelbase2729 mm
Length4419 mm (+120 mm)
A-Klasse A-Klasse 177 (1. Facelift)
2022 - Now
Length4558 mm
Height1429 mm
Wheelbase2729 mm
Length4558 mm (+139 mm)
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1926
1926
Mercedes-Benz founded
1997
1997
A-Klasse 168 was introduced.
2001
2001
A-Klasse 168 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced A-Klasse 168.
2004
2004
A-Klasse 169 was introduced and replaced A-Klasse 168 (1. Facelift).
2008
2008
A-Klasse 169 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced A-Klasse 169.
2012
2012
A-Klasse 176 was introduced and replaced A-Klasse 169 (1. Facelift).
2015
2015
A-Klasse 176 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced A-Klasse 176.
2018
2018
A-Klasse 177 was introduced and replaced A-Klasse 176 (1. Facelift).
2022
2022
A-Klasse 177 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced A-Klasse 177.

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