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A-Class W168 specs

Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 140 Hatchback

60 kW82 PS80 hp130 Nm1997–2004

petrol · Hatchback · engine M 166 E 14

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168
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Power
60 kW 82 PS · 80 hp
Torque
130 Nm 96 lb-ft
Top speed
170 km/h
Displacement
1,397 cm³

A 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 60 kW (82 PS) and 130 Nm of torque powers the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 1.4 A 140 hatchback. The A-Class W168 1.4 A 140 has front-wheel drive.

Of the 4 petrol versions in the A-Class W168 line-up, the A-Class W168 1.4 A 140 is the entry petrol version - the 2.1 A 210 Evolution (103 kW) delivers 72% more. In figures, it tops out at 170 km/h.

Dimensions drawing

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    0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ftLength 3,575 mmLength 11 ft 9 in1,575 mm5 ft 2 inWheelbase 2,423 mmWheelbase 7 ft 11 inWidth 1,719 mmWidth 5 ft 8 in

    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    Engine codeM 166 E 14
    FuelPetrol
    Displacement1,397 cm³ 1.4 l · 85 cu in
    Cylinders4
    Power60 kW 82 PS · 80 hp
    Torque130 Nm 96 lb-ft
    DriveFront-wheel drive

    Performance

    Top speed170 km/h 106 mph

    Production

    Body typeHatchback
    Years1997–2004
    GenerationA-Class W168 (1997–2004)

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