Mercedes A 160 2001 CDI (W168)

Mercedes A class 2001 1.7 diesel description

Hatchback Mercedes A 160 2001 CDI has been produced from March, 2001 to September, 2004. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.7 litres, which produces power of 75 horsepower on 3600 rpm and torque 160 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and BorgWarner K03 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes A class 1.7 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Mercedes A 160 2001 CDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes A 160 2001 CDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 162 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes A 160 2001 CDI fuel consumption is 4.8 litres per 100km (20.8 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Mercedes A klase 2001 - 2004 version, fuel consumption in city - 6.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 54 litres or 14.27 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1120 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1340 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 5.7 litres per 100 km, which is 19% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes A class fuel consumption.