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Specs of Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168) A 170 CDI (90 Hp) /1998, 1999, 2000, 2001/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168) A 170 CDI (90 Hp) /Hatchback 1998 - 2001/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168)?
Hatchback, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1998 A-class (W168) A 170 CDI (90 Hp)?
175 km/h | 109 mph
0-100 km/h: 12 sec
0-60 mph: 11.4 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz A-class Hatchback 1998 A 170 CDI (90 Hp)?
90 Hp, 180 Nm
133 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz A-class Hatchback 1998 A 170 CDI (90 Hp)?
1.7 l
1689 cm3
103.07 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1998 Mercedes-Benz A 170 CDI (90 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168) Hatchback 1998 A 170 CDI (90 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1998 Mercedes-Benz A-class Hatchback?
3575 mm
140.75 in.
What is the width of 1998 Mercedes-Benz A-class Hatchback?
1719 mm
67.68 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1998 Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168) A 170 CDI (90 Hp)?
1100 kg
2425 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168) A 170 CDI (90 Hp)?
1560 kg
3439 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1998 Mercedes-Benz A-class Hatchback?
390 - 1700 l
13.8 - 60 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1998 Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168) A 170 CDI (90 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
A 170 CDI (90 Hp)
Start of production
1998
End of production
2001
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
6.2 l/100 km 37.9 US mpg
45.6 UK mpg
16.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
4.2 l/100 km 56 US mpg
67.3 UK mpg
23.8 km/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
12 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
11.4 sec
Maximum speed
175 km/h 109 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
12.2 kg/Hp, 81.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.1 kg/Nm, 163.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
90 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre
53.3 Hp/l
Torque
180 Nm @ 1600 rpm. 133 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
OM 668.940
Engine displacement
1689 cm3 103.07 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke
84 mm 3.31 in.
Compression ratio
19:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Diesel Commonrail
Engine aspiration
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1100 kg 2425 lbs.
Max. weight
1560 kg 3439 lbs.
Max load
460 kg 1014 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
390 l 13.8 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1700 l 60 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
54 l 14.27 US gal | 11.88 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
3575 mm 140.75 in.
Width
1719 mm 67.68 in.
Height
1590 mm 62.6 in.
Wheelbase
2423 mm 95.39 in.
Front track
1503 mm 59.17 in.
Rear (Back) track
1452 mm 57.17 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.31

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
195/50 R15
Wheel rim size
5.5J x 15