The car specs indicate a moderate performance vehicle. With a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 13.5 seconds and a maximum speed of 170 km/h, it offers decent acceleration and speed capabilities.
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
13.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
13.5 sec
Max Speed
170 km/h 105.63 mph
Body & Dimensions
The A-class is a compact hatchback with a length of 3838 mm, width of 1764 mm, and height of 1593 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2568 mm and a front track of 1556 mm. It is a 5-door car with 5 seats.
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Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
5
Length
3838 mm 151.1 in.
Width
1764 mm 69.45 in.
Height
1593 mm 62.72 in.
Wheelbase
2568 mm 101.1 in.
Front Track
1556 mm 61.26 in.
Rear Track
1551 mm 61.06 in.
Fuel Consumption
The A-class is a fuel-efficient car with a combined fuel consumption of 6.2 liters per 100 kilometers, making it a great option for city driving and long road trips. It runs on petrol and has a fuel consumption of 8.5 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas and 5.5 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
8.5 l/100 km 27.67 US mpg 33.23 UK mpg 11.76 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
5.5 l/100 km 42.77 US mpg 51.36 UK mpg 18.18 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.2 l/100 km 37.94 US mpg 45.56 UK mpg 16.13 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The A-class car is powered by a 1.5L, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine that produces 95 Hp and 140 Nm of torque. It has a front-wheel drive layout and a 1-gear automatic transmission. The car features a spring strut front suspension and a coil spring rear suspension.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
95 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power Per Litre
63.4 Hp/l
Torque
140 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 103.26 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
M 266.920
Engine Displacement
1498 cm3 91.41 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
83 mm 3.27 in.
Piston Stroke
69.2 mm 2.72 in.
Compression Ratio
11
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 / MB 229.5
Coolant
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
1 gears, automatic transmission Autotronic
Front Suspension
Spring Strut
Rear Suspension
Coil spring
Brakes
The A-class car features a disc brake system in both the front and rear, assisted by ABS for improved braking performance. It has a steering rack and pinion system for precise handling. The car runs on 185/65 R15 tires with 6J x 15 wheel rims.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size
185/65 R15
Wheel Rims Size
6J x 15
Weight & Capacity
The car has a lightweight design with a weight-to-power ratio of 12.9 kg/Hp, indicating good performance. The engine delivers 77.6 hp per tonne, and the weight-to-torque ratio of 8.8 kg/Nm suggests ample torque for acceleration and handling. The car also boasts a spacious cargo area, ranging from 435 l to 1995 l, making it suitable for various purposes.
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Weight To Power Ratio
12.9 kg/Hp, 77.6 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8.8 kg/Nm, 114.3 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1225 kg 2700.66 lbs.
Max Weight
1690 kg 3725.81 lbs.
Max Load
465 kg 1025.15 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
435 l 15.36 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1995 l 70.45 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 l 14.27 US gal | 11.88 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - A-class (W169, facelift 2008)
Hatchback
5
2568 mm
The 0-62 mph acceleration time is also 13.5 seconds.
The maximum speed of the vehicle is 170 km/h (105.63 mph).
The acceleration time of 13.5 seconds is slightly above average for cars in this segment.
The A-class has a fuel consumption of 8.5 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas.
The A-class has a fuel consumption of 5.5 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas.
The A-class has a combined fuel consumption of 6.2 liters per 100 kilometers.
1498 cm3 or 91.41 cu. in.
Multi-port manifold injection
Front-wheel drive
The A-class car has disc brakes in both the front and rear, assisted by ABS.
The A-class car has a steering rack and pinion system.
The A-class car has 185/65 R15 tires.
The A-Class is available in both petrol and diesel variants.
Yes, the A-Class is available in automatic transmission.
The A-Class has a seating capacity of 5 people.
Fuel consumption information is not in the given specifications.
