Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 170 CDI Hatchback
66 kW90 PS89 hp180 Nm1998–2001
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- Power
- 66 kW 90 PS · 89 hp
- Torque
- 180 Nm 133 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 1,689 cm³
A 1.7-litre four-cylinder diesel engine with 66 kW (90 PS) and 180 Nm of torque powers the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 1.7 A 170 CDI hatchback. In the A-Class W168 1.7 A 170 CDI 66 kW, power goes to the front wheels.
Within the A-Class W168 line-up of 3 diesel versions, it delivers 50% more power than the entry 1.7 A 160 CDI (44 kW) and 4 kW less than the 1.7 A 170 CDI (70 kW).
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Engine
| Engine code | OM 668 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 1,689 cm³ 1.7 l · 103 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 66 kW 90 PS · 89 hp |
| Torque | 180 Nm 133 lb-ft |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
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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