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1998 A 170 CDI (90 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

A-class

Model

A 170

Modification

A 170 CDI (90 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Hatchback

Start of production

1998

End of production

2001

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel tank capacity

54 l 14.27 US gal
11.88 UK gal

Engine displacement

1689 cm³ 103.07 cu. In.

Power

90 hp (at 4200 rpm)

Torque

180 Nm (at 1600 rpm) 132.76 lb. ft (at 1600 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

172 km/h 107 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1100 kg 2425.1 lbs

Length

3575 mm 140.75 in

Width

1719 mm 67.68 in

Doors

5

Seats

5

Wheel rims

5.5J x 15

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

7.9 l/100 km 29.77 US mpg
35.76 UK mpg

- Extra urban

4.8 l/100 km 49 US mpg
58.85 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

172 km/h 107 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

13.7 sec

0 - 60 mph

13 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.31

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

OM 668.940

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel system

Diesel Commonrail

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

Turbocharger

Engine displacement

1689 cm³ 103.07 cu. In.

Power

90 hp (at 4200 rpm)

Torque

180 Nm (at 1600 rpm) 132.76 lb. ft (at 1600 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm 3.15 in

Piston Stroke

84 mm 3.31 in

Compression ratio

19

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

4.5 l 4.77 US qt
3.96 UK qt

Coolant

6.5 l 6.89 US qt
5.72 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

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

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

195/50 R15

Wheel rims

5.5J x 15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1100 kg 2425.1 lbs

Max. weight

1560 kg 3439.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

390 l 13.77 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

1700 l 60.03 cu ft

- Max. roof load

460 kg 1014.1 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168) A 170 CDI (90 Hp) Automatic is made in 1998 1999 2000 2001