1997 - Mercedes-Benz - A 160 Elegance

Technical Specs of This Model
1. A 160 Elegance 1997
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model A 160 Elegance
Production Year 1997
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family W
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S HBK
Number of Doors 5
Wheelbase 2423 mm     (95,4 in)
Front Track 1503 mm     (59,2 in)
Rear Track 1452 mm     (57,2 in)
Length 3575 mm     (140,7 in)
Width 1719 mm     (67,7 in)
Height 1575 mm     (62 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,48
Weight 1020 kg     (2246,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 54 litre   (11,9 Imp gal ,  14,3 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Transverse
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1598 cc     (97,52 cu in)
Bore 80 mm     (3,15 in)
Stroke 69,5 mm     (2,74 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,15
Unitary Capacity 399,5 cc/cylinder    (24,38 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 11 : 1
Fuel System Type MPFi
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 100 HP     (74,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5250 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 150 N.m     (110,7 lb.ft ,  15,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 135,6 N.m    (5250 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 98 HP/ton    (73,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 62,6 HP/litre    (46,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 11,1 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 40,5 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 18,1 s    @ 124 km/h    (77 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 32,9 s    @ 153 km/h    (95 mph)
Top Speed 180 km/h   (111,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,7 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,06 : 1
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,5
Turning Circle Diameter 10,3 m    (33,8 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.TA.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)