Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 160 Hatchback
75 kW102 PS101 hp150 Nm1997–2004
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- Power
- 75 kW 102 PS · 101 hp
- Torque
- 150 Nm 111 lb-ft
- Top speed
- 182 km/h
- Displacement
- 1,598 cm³
Built 1997–2004, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 1.6 A 160 hatchback develops 75 kW (102 PS) and 150 Nm of torque from a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. The A-Class W168 1.6 A 160 has front-wheel drive.
Within the A-Class W168 line-up of 4 petrol versions, it delivers 25% more power than the entry 1.4 A 140 (60 kW) and 28 kW less than the 2.1 A 210 Evolution (103 kW). The car reaches 182 km/h.
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Engine
| Engine code | M 166 E 16 |
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| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1,598 cm³ 1.6 l · 98 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 75 kW 102 PS · 101 hp |
| Torque | 150 Nm 111 lb-ft |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 182 km/h 113 mph |
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Production
| Body type | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Years | 1997–2004 |
| Generation | A-Class W168 (1997–2004) |
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