Mercedes-Benz Top Speed

A-class (w168, facelift 2001)

162.00 km/h

or 100.66 mp/h

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model A-class
Generation A-class (W168, facelift 2001)
Modification (Engine) A 160 CDI (75 Hp)
Start of production 2001 year
End of production 2004 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) 6.1 l/100 km 38.56 US mpg46.31 UK mpg16.39 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) 4 l/100 km 58.8 US mpg70.62 UK mpg25 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 4.8 l/100 km 49 US mpg58.85 UK mpg20.83 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)127 g/km
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 14.3 sec
Maximum speed 162 km/h 100.66 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. 118.01 lb.-ft. @ 1500-2800 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code OM 668.940
Engine displacement 1689 cm3 103.07 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke 84 mm 3.31 in.
Compression ratio 19
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Diesel Commonrail
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1080 kg 2380.99 lbs.
Max. weight 1540 kg 3395.12 lbs.
Max load 460 kg 1014.13 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 390 l 13.77 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1740 l 61.45 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 54 l 14.27 US gal | 11.88 UK gal
Max. roof load 50 kg 110.23 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.
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 (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension McPherson, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Helical spring, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 195/50 R15
Wheel rims size5.5J x 15