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Specs of Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168, facelift 2001) A 160 CDI (75 Hp) /2001, 2002, 2003, 2004/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168, facelift 2001) A 160 CDI (75 Hp) /Hatchback 2001 - 2004/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168, facelift 2001)?
Hatchback, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168, facelift 2001) A 160 CDI (75 Hp)?
4.8 l/100 km
49 US mpg
58.9 UK mpg
20.8 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz A-class A 160 CDI (75 Hp)?
127 g/km CO2
Euro 3
How fast is 2001 A-class (W168, facelift 2001) A 160 CDI (75 Hp)?
162 km/h | 101 mph
0-100 km/h: 15.1 sec
0-60 mph: 14.3 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz A-class Hatchback 2001 A 160 CDI (75 Hp)?
75 Hp, 160 Nm
118 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz A-class Hatchback 2001 A 160 CDI (75 Hp)?
1.7 l
1689 cm3
103.07 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2001 Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDI (75 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168, facelift 2001) Hatchback 2001 A 160 CDI (75 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2001 Mercedes-Benz A-class Hatchback?
3606 mm
141.97 in.
What is the width of 2001 Mercedes-Benz A-class Hatchback?
1719 mm
67.68 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2001 Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168, facelift 2001) A 160 CDI (75 Hp)?
1080 kg
2381 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2001 Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168, facelift 2001) A 160 CDI (75 Hp)?
1540 kg
3395 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2001 Mercedes-Benz A-class Hatchback?
390 - 1740 l
13.8 - 61.4 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2001 Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168, facelift 2001) A 160 CDI (75 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
A 160 CDI (75 Hp)
Start of production
2001
End of production
2004
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
6.1 l/100 km 38.6 US mpg
46.3 UK mpg
16.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
4 l/100 km 58.8 US mpg
70.6 UK mpg
25 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
4.8 l/100 km 49 US mpg
58.9 UK mpg
20.8 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
127 g/km
Fuel Type
Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
14.3 sec
Maximum speed
162 km/h 101 mph
Emission standard
Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio
14.4 kg/Hp, 69.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.8 kg/Nm, 148.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
75 Hp @ 3600 rpm.
Power per litre
44.4 Hp/l
Torque
160 Nm @ 1500-2800 rpm. 118 lb.-ft. @ 1500-2800 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
1080 kg 2381 lbs.
Max. weight
1540 kg 3395 lbs.
Max load
460 kg 1014 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
390 l 13.8 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1740 l 61.4 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
54 l 14.27 US gal | 11.88 UK gal
Max. roof load
50 kg 110 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
3606 mm 141.97 in.
Width
1719 mm 67.68 in.
Width including mirrors
1950 mm 76.77 in.
Height
1575 mm 62.01 in.
Wheelbase
2423 mm 95.39 in.
Front track
1503 mm 59.17 in.
Rear (Back) track
1452 mm 57.17 in.
Front overhang
602 mm 23.7 in.
Rear overhang
581 mm 22.87 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.30
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.75 m 35.27 ft.

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
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm, 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