| General information |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
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| Model | A-class |
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| Generation | A-class (W168) |
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| Modification (Engine) | A 140 (82 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1997 year |
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| End of production | 2001 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Hatchback |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 5 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
9.4 l/100 km
25.02 US mpg30.05 UK mpg10.64 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
5.3 l/100 km
44.38 US mpg53.3 UK mpg18.87 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 12 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 12 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 11.4 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
170 km/h
105.63 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 12.4 kg/Hp, 80.4 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7.8 kg/Nm, 127.5 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 82 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 58.7 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
130 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
95.88 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
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| Engine Model/Code | M 166.940 |
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| Engine displacement |
1397 cm3
85.25 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
80 mm
3.15 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
69.5 mm
2.74 in. |
| Compression ratio | 11 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | OHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
4.9 l
5.18 US qt | 4.31 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1020 kg
2248.72 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1480 kg
3262.84 lbs. |
| Max load |
460 kg
1014.13 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
350 l
12.36 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum |
1700 l
60.03 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
54 l
14.27 US gal | 11.88 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| 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. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 175/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 15 |
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