Mercedes A 170 2004 (W169)

Mercedes A class 2004 1.7 petrol description

Hatchback Mercedes A 170 2004 has been produced from September, 2004 to December, 2008. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.7 litres, which produces power of 116 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 155 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 250 up to 420 thousand 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 5 litres.

Mercedes A 170 2004 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes A 170 2004 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 188 km/h.

Mercedes A 170 2004 fuel consumption is 6.6 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (15.2 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 8.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 54 litres or 14.27 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 980 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100 km, which is 21% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes A class fuel consumption.

Mercedes A class safety

During safety testing Mercedes A class has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Mercedes A class is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Mercedes A class got two stars.