Mercedes A 210 2002 Long (W168)

Mercedes A class 2001 2.1 petrol description

Hatchback Mercedes A 210 2002 Long has been produced from March, 2002 to September, 2004. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.1 litres, which produces power of 140 horsepower on 5500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Mercedes A klase 2001 - 2004 version and torque 205 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 230 000 and 390 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes A class 2.1 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Mercedes A 210 2002 Long has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes A 210 2002 Long accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 198 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes A 210 2002 Long fuel consumption is 8.2 litres per 100km (12.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 11.3 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 54 litres or 14.27 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 8.7 litres per 100 km, which is 6% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes A class fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other Mercedes A class versions - with manual gearbox (Mercedes A 210 2002 MT), and with manual gearbox (Mercedes A 210 2002 Long MT) available:
  • Mercedes A 210 2002 MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.8 seconds faster (in 8.2 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 7.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km
  • Mercedes A 210 2002 Long MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.8 seconds faster (in 8.2 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 7.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km
Mercedes A class 2001

Mercedes A 210 2002 Long technical data

Model: Mercedes A 210 2002 Long
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2002. March ... 2004. September 
Engine: 2100 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 197 g/km
Power: 140 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 205 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 198 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.2 (combined) 11.3 (urban) 6.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.7 l/100km (27 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 54 litres (14.3 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.78m (length) 1.72m (width) 1.59m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Gross weight: 1500 kg

Mercedes A 210 2002 Long engine M166 E21

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 230,000 to 390,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2084 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 94 mm
Compression ratio 11 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Mercedes A 210 2002 Long oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Power 140 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 205 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1997
Duration of production 8 years

All Mercedes A class hatchback [2001 - 2004] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mercedes A 140 2001

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 82 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes A 140 2001 Long

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 82 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes A 140 2001 1.4 Petrol 82 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes A 140 2001 Long 1.4 Petrol 82 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes A 160 2001

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes A 160 2001 Long 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes A 160 2001 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.7 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes A 160 2001 Long 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.7 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes A 160 2001 CDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.7 Diesel 75 HP 4.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes A 160 2001 CDI 1.7 Diesel 75 HP 5.7 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes A 170 2001 CDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.7 Diesel 95 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes A 170 2001 CDI Long

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.7 Diesel 95 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes A 170 2001 CDI 1.7 Diesel 95 HP 5.7 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes A 170 2001 CDI Long 1.7 Diesel 95 HP 5.7 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes A 190 2001 1.9 Petrol 125 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes A 190 2001 Long 1.9 Petrol 125 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes A 190 2001 1.9 Petrol 125 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes A 190 2001 Long 1.9 Petrol 125 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes A 210 2002 Mar 2002 — Sep 2004

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds

2.1 Petrol 140 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes A 210 2002 Long Mar 2002 — Sep 2004

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds

2.1 Petrol 140 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes A 210 2002 Mar 2002 — Sep 2004 2.1 Petrol 140 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes A 210 2002 Long Mar 2002 — Sep 2004 2.1 Petrol 140 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (5)
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