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Engine

No. of cylinders/ arrangement 4/in-line, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement cc 1991
Bore x stroke mm 83.0 x 92.0
Rated output kW/hp 60/82 at 4200 rpm
Rated torque Nm 180 at 1400-2600 rpm
Maximum engine speed 1/ min 4800
Compression ratio 18.0 : 1
Mixture formation Common-rail direct injection, turbocharger, EDC

Power transfer

Transmission Five-speed manual transmission
Clutch Single-plate dry clutch
Ratios Final drive
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
Reverse
3.31
3.64
2.04
1.26
0.88
0.70
3.29

Chassis

Front axle McPherson struts, three-link suspension, two-cylinder gas-pressure shock absorbers with selective damping system and coil springs, torsion-bar stabiliser
Rear axle Parabolic rear axle, coil springs, one-cylinder gas-pressure shock absorbers with selective damping system and coil springs, torsion-bar stabiliser
Braking system Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system with vacuum servo, ABS anti-lock braking system and brake assistant, disc brakes front and rear, hand brake, ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Steering Electromechanical parameter steering
Wheels 6 J x 15
Tyres 185/65 R 15

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase mm 2568
Track front/rear mm 1556/1551
Overall – length mm 3838
Overall – width mm 1764
Overall – height mm 1593
Turning circle m 10.95
Luggage capacity** l 435-1995 (three-door: 435-1485)
Kerb weight acc. to EC kg 1325 (three-door: 1300)
Payload kg 435
Gross vehicle weight kg 1760 (three-door: 1735)
Tank capacity/reserve l 54/6

Performance and fuel consumption***

Acceleration 0-100 km/h s 15.0
Maximum speed

km/h 170
Fuel cons. NEDC combined l/100 km 4.9

*available from end of 2004; **acc. to VDA measuring method; ***provisional figures

Mercedes-Benz A180 CDI

Engine

No. of cylinders/ arrangement 4/in-line, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement cc 1991
Bore x stroke mm 83.0 x 92.0
Rated output kW/hp 80/109 at 4200 rpm
Rated torque Nm 250 at 1600-2600 rpm
Maximum engine speed 1/ min 4800
Compression ratio 18.0 : 1
Mixture formation Common-rail direct injection, turbocharger, EDC

Power transfer

Transmission Six-speed manual transmission
Clutch Single-plate dry clutch
Ratios Final drive
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
6th gear
Reverse
3.240 (gears 1-4) / 2.700 (gears 5,6,R)
3.933
2.222
1.389
0.975
0.925
0.814
4.681

Chassis

Front axle McPherson struts, three-link suspension, two-cylinder gas-pressure shock absorbers with selective damping system and coil springs, torsion-bar stabiliser
Rear axle Parabolic rear axle, coil springs, one-cylinder gas-pressure shock absorbers with selective damping system and coil springs, torsion-bar stabiliser
Braking system Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system with vacuum servo, ABS anti-lock braking system and brake assistant, disc brakes front and rear, hand brake, ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Steering Electromechanical parameter steering
Wheels 6 J x 15
Tyres 185/65 R 15

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase mm 2568
Track front/rear mm 1556/1551
Overall – length mm 3838
Overall – width mm 1764
Overall – height mm 1593
Turning circle m 10.95
Luggage capacity* l 435-1995 (three-door: 435-1485)
Kerb weight acc. to EC kg 1345 (three-door: 1320)
Payload kg 425
Gross vehicle weight kg 1770 (three-door: 1745)
Tank capacity/reserve l 54/6

Performance and fuel consumption**

Acceleration 0-100 km/h s 10,8
Maximum speed km/h 186
Fuel cons. NEDC combined l/100 km 5.2

*acc. to VDA measuring method; **provisional figures

Mercedes-Benz A 200 CDI

Engine

No. of cylinders/ arrangement 4/in-line, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement cc 1991
Bore x stroke mm 83.0 x 92.0
Rated output kW/hp 103/140 at 4200 rpm
Rated torque Nm 300 at 1600-2600 rpm
Maximum engine speed 1/ min 4800
Compression ratio 18.0 : 1
Mixture formation Common-rail direct injection, turbocharger, EDC

Power transfer

Transmission Six-speed manual transmission
Clutch Single-plate dry clutch
Ratios Final drive
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
6th gear
Reverse
3.240 (gears 1-4) / 2.700 (gears 5,6,R)
3.933
2.222
1.389
0.975
0.925
0.814
4.681

Chassis

Front axle McPherson struts, three-link suspension, two-cylinder gas-pressure shock absorbers with selective damping system and coil springs, torsion-bar stabiliser
Rear axle Parabolic rear axle, coil springs, one-cylinder gas-pressure shock absorbers with selective damping system and coil springs, torsion-bar stabiliser
Braking system Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system with vacuum servo, ABS anti-lock braking system and brake assistant, disc brakes front and rear, hand brake, ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

Steering

Electromechanical parameter steering
Wheels 6 J x 16
Tyres 195/55 R 16

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase mm 2568
Track front/rear mm 1552/1547
Overall – length mm 3838
Overall – width mm 1764
Overall – height mm 1595
Turning circle m 10.95
Luggage capacity* l 435-1995 (three-door: 435-1485)
Kerb weight acc. to EC kg 1365 (three-door: 1340)
Payload kg 415
Gross vehicle weight kg 1780 (three-door: 1755)
Tank capacity/reserve l 54/6

Performance and fuel consumption**

Acceleration 0-100 km/h s 9.5
Maximum speed km/h 201
Fuel cons. NEDC combined l/100 km 5.4

*acc. to VDA measuring method; **provisional figures

Mercedes-Benz A150

Engine

No. of cylinders/ arrangement 4/in-line, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement cc 1498
Bore x stroke mm 83.0 x 69.2
Rated output kW/hp 70/95 at 5200 rpm
Rated torque Nm 140 at 3500-4000 rpm
Maximum engine speed 1/ min 6300
Compression ratio 11.0 : 1
Mixture formation Microprocessor-controlled petrol injection with hot film air mass measurement (HFM)

Power transfer

Transmission Five-speed manual transmission
Clutch Single-plate dry clutch
Ratios Final drive
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
Reverse
3.88
3.64
2.04
1.33
1.03
0.82
3.29

Chassis

Front axle McPherson struts, three-link suspension, two-cylinder gas-pressure shock absorbers with selective damping system and coil springs, torsion-bar stabiliser

Rear axle

Parabolic rear axle, coil springs, one-cylinder gas-pressure shock absorbers with selective damping system and coil springs, torsion-bar stabiliser
Braking system Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system with vacuum servo, ABS anti-lock braking system and brake assistant, disc brakes front and rear, hand brake, ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Steering Electromechanical parameter steering
Wheels 6 J x 15
Tires 185/65 R 15

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase mm 2568
Track front/rear mm 1556/1551
Overall – length mm 3838
Overall – width mm 1764
Overall – height mm 1593
Turning circle m

10.95

Luggage capacity* l 435-1995 (three-door: 435-1485)
Kerb weight acc. to EC kg 1225 (three-door: 1195)
Payload kg 465
Gross vehicle weight kg 1690 (three-door: 1660)
Tank capacity/reserve l 54/6

Performance and fuel consumption**

Acceleration 0-100 km/h s 12.6
Maximum speed km/h 175
Fuel cons. NEDC combined l/100 km 6.2

*acc. to VDA measuring method; **provisional figures

Mercedes-Benz A170

Engine

No. of cylinders/ arrangement 4/in-line, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement cc 1699
Bore x stroke mm 83.0 x 78.5
Rated output kW/hp 85/116 at 5500 rpm
Rated torque Nm 155 at 3500-4000 rpm
Maximum engine speed 1/ min 6300
Compression ratio 11.0 : 1
Mixture formation Microprocessor-controlled petrol injection with hot film air mass measurement (HFM)

Power transfer

Transmission Five-speed manual transmission
Clutch Single-plate dry clutch
Ratios Final drive
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
Reverse

3.88
3.64
2.04
1.33
1.03
0.82
3.29

Chassis

Front axle McPherson struts, three-link suspension, two-cylinder gas-pressure shock absorbers with selective damping system and coil springs, torsion-bar stabiliser
Rear axle Parabolic rear axle, coil springs, one-cylinder gas-pressure shock absorbers with selective damping system and coil springs, torsion-bar stabiliser
Braking system Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system with vacuum servo, ABS anti-lock braking system and brake assistant, disc brakes front and rear, hand brake, ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Steering Electromechanical parameter steering
Wheels 6 J x 15
Tyres 185/65 R 15

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase mm 2568
Track front/rear mm 1556/1551
Overall – length mm 3838
Overall – width

mm

1764
Overall – height mm 1593
Turning circle m 10.95
Luggage capacity* l 435-1995 (three-door: 435-1485)
Kerb weight acc. to EC kg 1240 (three-door: 1210)
Payload kg 465
Gross vehicle weight kg 1705 (three-door: 1675)
Tank capacity/reserve l 54/6

Performance and fuel consumption**

Acceleration 0-100 km/h s 10.9
Maximum speed km/h 188
Fuel cons. NEDC combined l/100 km 6.6

*acc. to VDA measuring method;**provisional figures

Mercedes-Benz A 200

Engine

No. of cylinders/ arrangement 4/in-line, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement cc 2034
Bore x stroke mm 83.0 x 94.0
Rated output kW/hp 100/136 at 5750 rpm
Rated torque Nm 185 at 3500-4000 rpm
Maximum engine speed 1/ min 6300
Compression ratio 11.0 : 1
Mixture formation Microprocessor-controlled petrol injection with hot film air mass measurement (HFM)

Power transfer

Transmission Five-speed manual transmission
Clutch Single-plate dry clutch
Ratios Final drive
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th. gear
5th gear
Reverse
3.72
3.64
2.04
1.33
1.03
0.82
3.29

Chassis

Front axle McPherson struts, three-link suspension, two-cylinder gas-pressure shock absorbers with selective damping system and coil springs, torsion-bar stabiliser
Rear axle Parabolic rear axle, coil springs, one-cylinder gas-pressure shock absorbers with selective damping system and coil springs, torsion-bar stabiliser
Braking system Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system with vacuum servo, ABS anti-lock braking system and brake assistant, disc brakes internally ventilated at the front and solid at the rear, hand brake, ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Steering Electromechanical parameter steering
Wheels 6 J x 16
Tyres 195/55 R 16

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase mm 2568
Track front/rear mm 1552/1547
Overall – length mm 3838
Overall – width mm 1764
Overall – height mm 1595
Turning circle m 10.95
Luggage capacity* l 435-1995 (three-door: 435-1485)
Kerb weight acc. to EC kg 1270 (three-door: 1240)
Payload kg 425
Gross vehicle weight kg 1695 (three-door: 1665)
Tank capacity/reserve l 54/6

Performance and fuel consumption**

Acceleration 0-100 km/h s 9.8
Maximum speed km/h 200
Fuel cons. NEDC combined l/100 km 7.2

*acc. to VDA measuring method; **provisional figures

Mercedes-Benz A 200 TURBO*

Engine

No. of cylinders/ arrangement 4/in-line, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement cc 2034
Bore x stroke mm 83.0 x 94.0
Rated output kW/hp 142/193 at 5000 rpm
Rated torque Nm 280 at 1800-4850 rpm
Maximum engine speed 1/ min 6000
Compression ratio

9.0 : 1

Mixture formation Microprocessor-controlled petrol injection with hot film air mass measurement (HFM), turbocharger

Power transfer

Transmission Six-speed manual transmission
Clutch Single-plate dry clutch
Ratios Final drive
1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear
6th gear
Reverse
3.240 (gears 1-4) / 2.700 (gears 5,6,R)
4.214
2.542
1.710
1.263
1.184
0.953
5.015

Chassis

Front axle McPherson struts, three-link suspension, two-cylinder gas-pressure shock absorbers with selective damping system and coil springs, torsion-bar stabiliser
Rear axle Parabolic rear axle, coil springs, one-cylinder gas-pressure shock absorbers with selective damping system and coil springs, torsion-bar stabiliser
Braking system Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system with vacuum servo, ABS anti-lock braking system and brake assistant, disc brakes internally ventilated at the front and solid at the rear, hand brake, ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Steering Electromechanical parameter steering
Wheels 6 J x 16
Tyres 195/55 R 16

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase mm 2568
Track front/rear mm 1552/1547
Overall – length mm 3838
Overall – width mm 1764
Overall – height mm 1595
Turning circle m 10.95
Luggage capacity** l 435-1995 (three-door: 435-1485)
Kerb weight acc. to EC kg 1305 (three-door: 1275)
Payload kg 425
Gross vehicle weight kg 1730 (three-door: 1700)
Tank capacity/reserve l 54/6

Performance and fuel consumption***

Acceleration 0-100 km/h s 8.0
Maximum speed km/h 227
Fuel cons. NEDC combined l/100 km 7.9
*available from mid-2005; **acc. to VDA measuring method; ***provisional figures