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Mercedes Benz A Class (W168) A170 CDI Specs

(1998 - 2001) - Technical Specifications for Years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

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With a fuel consumption of 4.9 litres/100km - 58 mpg UK - 48 mpg US (Average), 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 12.5 seconds, a maximum top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h), a curb weight of 2315 lbs (1050 kgs), the A Class (W168) A170 CDI has a naturally-aspirated Inline 4 cylinder engine, Diesel motor, with the engine code 668.940.
This engine produces a maximum power of 90 PS (89 bhp - 66 kW) at 4200 rpm and a maximum torque of 180 Nm (132 lb.ft) at 1600 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the front wheel drive (FWD) with a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
On the topic of chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behavior and ride comfort, the A Class (W168) has McPherson with anti-roll bar front suspension and Trailing arms with anti-roll bar rear suspension. Stock tire sizes are 195 / 50 on 15 inch rims at the front, and 195 / 50 on 15 inch rims at the rear. For stopping power, the A Class (W168) A170 CDI braking system includes Vented Discs at the front and Drums at the rear.
The A Class (W168) model is a car manufactured by Mercedes Benz, sold new from year 1998 until 2001, and available after that as a used car.

Mercedes Benz A Class (W168) A170 CDI Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 4

Engine Code :	668.940

Fuel type :	Diesel

Fuel System :	Bosch Common-rail

Engine Alignment :	Transverse

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :	1689 cm3 or 103.1 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	80.0 x 84.0 mm 3.15 x 3.31 inches

Number of valves :	16 Valves

Aspiration :	N/A

Compression Ratio :	19.5

Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :	90 PS or 89 bhp or 66 kW @ 4200 rpm

Maximum torque :	180 Nm or 132 lb.ft @ 1600 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	FWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 2nd Gear Ratio: 3rd Gear Ratio: 4th Gear Ratio: 5th Gear Ratio: Reverse Gear Ratio: Final Drive Ratio:


Mercedes Benz A Class (W168) A170 CDI Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	4.9 L/100km 58 mpg UK / 48 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road:	4.1 L/100km 69 mpg UK / 57 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	6.2 L/100km 46 mpg UK / 38 mpg US

Range :	1102 Km or 685 miles

Fuel Tank Capacity :	54 L 11.9 UK gallons 14.3 US gallons

CO2 emissions :	114 g/Km (estimate)

Mercedes Benz A Class (W168) A170 CDI Performance

Top Speed :	175 km/h or 109 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	12.5 s

Mercedes Benz A Class (W168) A170 CDI Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Num. of Doors :	5

Wheelbase :	242 cm or 95.28 inches

Length :	358 cm or 140.94 inches

Width :	172 cm or 67.72 inches

Height :	160 cm or 62.99 inches

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (- mm)

Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions :	Drums (- mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	195/50 R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	195/50 R15

Curb Weight :	1050 kg OR 2315 lbs

Weight-Power Output Ratio :	11.7 kg/hp

Trunk / Boot capacity :	390-1190 L

Front Suspension :	McPherson with anti-roll bar

Rear Suspension :	Trailing arms with anti-roll bar

What engine is in Mercedes Benz A Class (W168) A170 CDI?
The Mercedes Benz A Class (W168) A170 CDI has a Inline 4, Diesel engine with 1689 cm3 / 103.1 cu-in capacity.

How many horsepower (hp) does a 1998 Mercedes Benz A Class (W168) A170 CDI have?
The 1998 Mercedes Benz A Class (W168) A170 CDI has 90 PS / 89 bhp / 66 kW.

How much does a Mercedes Benz A Class (W168) A170 CDI weighs?
The Mercedes Benz A Class (W168) A170 CDI weighs 1050 Kg / 2315 lbs.

What is the top speed of a Mercedes Benz A Class (W168) A170 CDI?
The Mercedes Benz A Class (W168) A170 CDI top speed is 175 Km/h / 109 mph.

Is Mercedes Benz A Class (W168) A170 CDI All Wheel Drive (AWD)?
No, the Mercedes Benz A Class (W168) A170 CDI is not All Wheel Drive (AWD). It's Front Wheel Drive (FWD).