Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse

1997 – 2001 Germany

Mercedes-Benz built the A-Klasse from 1997 to 2001. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 60 to 140 hp. Fuel use starts at only 4.5 L/100 km. The lightest version weighs only 1,020 kg.

Body styleNot specified

Production1997 – 2001

Variants11

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power60 – 140 hp

0–100 km/h8.2 – 18.8 s

Top speed150 – 203 km/h

Fuel economy4.5 – 8.2 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
160 CDI 5AT FWD (60 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	60 hp	18.8 s	150	5-speed automatic
160 CDI 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	60 hp	17.7 s	161	5-speed manual
140 5AT FWD (82 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	82 hp	14.5 s	167	5-speed automatic
140 5MT FWD (82 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	82 hp	12.9 s	171	5-speed manual
170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	90 hp	13.7 s	172	5-speed automatic
170 CDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	90 hp	12.5 s	180	5-speed manual
160 5AT FWD (102 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	102 hp	11.9 s	180	5-speed automatic
160 5MT FWD (102 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	102 hp	10.8 s	180	5-speed manual
190 5AT FWD (125 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	125 hp	10.2 s	193	5-speed automatic
190 5MT FWD (125 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	125 hp	8.8 s	198	5-speed manual
210 Evolution 5MT FWD (140 HP) 2.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	140 hp	8.2 s	203	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1689 cm3 (103 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 3600 RPM60 HP @ 3600 RPM59 BHP @ 3600 RPM
Torque: 118 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM160 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.3 gallons (54.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 93 mph (150 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 18.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 195/50 R15

Dimensions

Length: 140.7 in (3574 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/56.7 in (1,501/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.4 in (2423 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2403 lbs (1090 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3395 lbs (1540 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Highway: 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1689 cm3 (103 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 3600 RPM60 HP @ 3600 RPM59 BHP @ 3600 RPM
Torque: 118 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM160 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.3 gallons (54.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 100 mph (161 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 17.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 195/50 R15 T

Dimensions

Length: 140.7 in (3574 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/56.7 in (1,501/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.4 in (2423 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2315 lbs (1050 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3307 lbs (1500 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 63.6 mpg US (3.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 127 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1397 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 60 KW @ 5000 RPM82 HP @ 5000 RPM80 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 96 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM130 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.3 gallons (54.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 104 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 195/50 R15

Dimensions

Length: 140.7 in (3574 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/56.7 in (1,501/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.4 in (2423 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2249 lbs (1020 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3241 lbs (1470 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 182 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1397 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 60 KW @ 5000 RPM82 HP @ 5000 RPM80 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 96 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM130 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.3 gallons (54.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 106 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 195/50 R15

Dimensions

Length: 140.7 in (3574 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/56.7 in (1,501/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.4 in (2423 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2249 lbs (1020 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3241 lbs (1470 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 171 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1689 cm3 (103 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 4200 RPM90 HP @ 4200 RPM89 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 133 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM180 Nm @ 1600 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.3 gallons (54.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 107 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/50 R15

Dimensions

Length: 140.7 in (3574 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/56.7 in (1,501/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.4 in (2423 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2403 lbs (1090 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3395 lbs (1540 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1689 cm3 (103 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 4200 RPM90 HP @ 4200 RPM89 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 133 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM180 Nm @ 1600 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.3 gallons (54.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/50 R15

Dimensions

Length: 140.7 in (3574 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/56.7 in (1,501/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.4 in (2423 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2315 lbs (1050 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3307 lbs (1500 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 130 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 75 KW @ 5250 RPM102 HP @ 5250 RPM101 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque: 111 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM150 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.3 gallons (54.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 195/50 R15

Dimensions

Length: 140.7 in (3574 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/56.7 in (1,501/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.4 in (2423 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2293 lbs (1040 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3285 lbs (1490 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 183 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 75 KW @ 5250 RPM102 HP @ 5250 RPM101 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque: 111 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM150 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.3 gallons (54.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 195/50 R15

Dimensions

Length: 140.7 in (3574 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.1/56.7 in (1,501/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.4 in (2423 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2293 lbs (1040 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3285 lbs (1490 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 172 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1898 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 92 KW @ 5500 RPM125 HP @ 5500 RPM123 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 133 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM180 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.3 gallons (54.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 120 mph (193 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/50 R16

Dimensions

Length: 140.7 in (3574 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 62.5 in (1588 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.4 in (2423 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2326 lbs (1055 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3395 lbs (1540 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 196 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1898 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 92 KW @ 5500 RPM125 HP @ 5500 RPM123 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 133 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM180 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.3 gallons (54.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 123 mph (198 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/50 R16

Dimensions

Length: 140.7 in (3574 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 62.5 in (1588 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.4 in (2423 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2326 lbs (1055 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3395 lbs (1540 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 185 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2084 cm3 (127 ci)
Power: 103 KW @ 5500 RPM140 HP @ 5500 RPM138 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 151 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM205 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.3 gallons (54.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 126.1 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/40 R17

Dimensions

Length: 140.7 in (3574 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 62.5 in (1588 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.4 in (2423 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume: 13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2568.8 lbs (1165 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3417.8 lbs (1550 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Highway: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 190 g/km

Length3,574 mm

Width1,720 mm

Height1,588 – 1,600 mm

Wheelbase2,423 mm

Curb weight1,020 – 1,165 kg

Torque130 – 205 Nm

Ranges across all 11 variants of this generation.