Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 160 CDI Hatchback
44 kW60 PS59 hp160 Nm1998–2001
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- Power
- 44 kW 60 PS · 59 hp
- Torque
- 160 Nm 118 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,115 kg
- Boot volume
- 390 l
- Length
- 3,575 mm
- Displacement
- 1,689 cm³
Built 1998–2001, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 1.7 A 160 CDI hatchback develops 44 kW (60 PS) and 160 Nm of torque from a 1.7-litre four-cylinder diesel engine. In the A-Class W168 1.7 A 160 CDI, power goes to the front wheels.
It opens the A-Class W168 range: of the 3 diesel versions, it has the least power, and the 1.7 A 170 CDI (70 kW) offers 59% more. In figures, it tips the scales at 1,115 kg and offers 54 PS per tonne.
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Engine
| Engine code | OM 668 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 1,689 cm³ 1.7 l · 103 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 44 kW 60 PS · 59 hp |
| Torque | 160 Nm 118 lb-ft |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 3,575 mm 140.7 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,719 mm 67.7 in |
| Height | 1,575 mm 62.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,423 mm 95.4 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,115 kg 2,458 lb |
| Boot volume | 390 l 13.8 cu ft |
Production
| Body type | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Years | 1998–2001 |
| Generation | A-Class W168 (1997–2004) |
Mercedes-Benz OM 668 engine Compare size All A-Class W168 versions All Mercedes-Benz spec sheets
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