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Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

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When Mercedes-Benz tried to make a compact luxurious vehicle to be used in cities, it unveiled the A-Class MPV in 1997. In 2001, the long-wheelbase was introduced, to fix more mistakes of the car.

The A-Class became notorious after it failed the “elk-test” performed by a Sweedish magazine. That test is also known as an avoidance test when the driver had to violent maneuvers with right and left turns. After that, Mercedes-Benz stopped the production line to re-work the car and made a recall for the ones it sold. They restarted the production with the revised product and, in 2001, they came with a facelifted version that included the long-wheelbase A-Class.

The long-wheelbase version was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2001, at the same time with the facelift version for the A-Class. It came with a new design for the bumpers, headlights, and taillights. The long-wheelbase offered an additional 170 mm (6.7”) between the axles and longer rear doors.

Inside, there were minimal differences over the non-facelifted version. The steering wheel still featured a three-spoke design, but it was different. There were the same three trim-levels of Classic, Elegance, and Avantgarde. The intelligent solution for seats removable was kept and only the driver's seat couldn't be removed.

There were two new engines under the hood: 1.6-liter gasoline and a 1.7-liter turbocharged diesel unit.

MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse Lang (W168) 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
  8 gasoline engines
  • 140 5AT FWD (82 HP)
  • 140 5MT FWD (82 HP)
  • 160 5AT FWD (102 HP)
  • 160 5MT FWD (102 HP)
  • 190 5AT FWD (125 HP)
  • 190 5MT FWD (125 HP)
  • 210 Evolution 5AT FWD (140 HP)
  • 210 Evolution 5MT FWD (140 HP)
  2 diesel engines
  • 170 CDI 5AT FWD (95 HP)
  • 170 CDI 5MT FWD (95 HP)

MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse Lang (W168)
140 5AT FWD (82 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 140 5AT FWD (82 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1397 cm3
Power:60 KW @ 5000 RPM
82 HP @ 5000 RPM
80 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:96 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM
130 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.3 gallons (54.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:104 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/50 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:148.7 in (3777 mm)
Width:67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height:62.6 in (1590 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase:102.1 in (2593 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2282 lbs (1035 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3483 lbs (1580 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
Highway:39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined:31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:180 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse Lang (W168)
140 5MT FWD (82 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 140 5MT FWD (82 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1397 cm3
Power:60 KW @ 5000 RPM
82 HP @ 5000 RPM
80 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:96 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM
130 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.3 gallons (54.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/50 R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:148.7 in (3777 mm)
Width:67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height:62.6 in (1590 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase:102.1 in (2593 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2282 lbs (1035 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3483 lbs (1580 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Highway:42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined:33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:170 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse Lang (W168)
160 5AT FWD (102 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 160 5AT FWD (102 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:75 KW @ 5250 RPM
102 HP @ 5250 RPM
101 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque:111 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
150 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.3 gallons (54.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:111 mph (179 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/50 R15 T
DIMENSIONS
Length:148.7 in (3777 mm)
Width:67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height:62.6 in (1590 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase:102.1 in (2593 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2304 lbs (1045 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3505 lbs (1590 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
Highway:38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:184 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse Lang (W168)
160 5MT FWD (102 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 160 5MT FWD (102 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:75 KW @ 5250 RPM
102 HP @ 5250 RPM
101 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque:111 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
150 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.3 gallons (54.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/50 R15 T
DIMENSIONS
Length:148.7 in (3777 mm)
Width:67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height:62.6 in (1590 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase:102.1 in (2593 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2304 lbs (1045 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3505 lbs (1590 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Highway:43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:172 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse Lang (W168)
190 5AT FWD (125 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 190 5AT FWD (125 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1898 cm3
Power:92 KW @ 5500 RPM
125 HP @ 5500 RPM
123 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:133 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
180 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.3 gallons (54.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:120 mph (193 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/50 R16 H
DIMENSIONS
Length:148.7 in (3777 mm)
Width:67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height:63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase:102.1 in (2593 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2392 lbs (1085 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3594 lbs (1630 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Highway:38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined:29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:190 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse Lang (W168)
190 5MT FWD (125 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 190 5MT FWD (125 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1898 cm3
Power:92 KW @ 5500 RPM
125 HP @ 5500 RPM
123 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:133 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
180 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.3 gallons (54.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:123 mph (198 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/50 R16 H
DIMENSIONS
Length:148.7 in (3777 mm)
Width:67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height:63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase:102.1 in (2593 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2392 lbs (1085 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3594 lbs (1630 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Highway:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:185 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse Lang (W168)
210 Evolution 5AT FWD (140 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 210 Evolution 5AT FWD (140 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2084 cm3
Power:103 KW @ 5500 RPM
140 HP @ 5500 RPM
138 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:151 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
205 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.3 gallons (54.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:123 mph (198 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/40 ZR17
DIMENSIONS
Length:150 in (3810 mm)
Width:67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height:63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase:102.1 in (2593 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2392 lbs (1085 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3616 lbs (1640 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
Highway:36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Combined:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:197 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse Lang (W168)
210 Evolution 5MT FWD (140 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 210 Evolution 5MT FWD (140 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2084 cm3
Power:103 KW @ 5500 RPM
140 HP @ 5500 RPM
138 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:151 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
205 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:14.3 gallons (54.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:126 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/40 ZR17
DIMENSIONS
Length:150 in (3810 mm)
Width:67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height:63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase:102.1 in (2593 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2392 lbs (1085 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3616 lbs (1640 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Highway:37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined:29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:190 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse Lang (W168)
170 CDI 5AT FWD (95 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 170 CDI 5AT FWD (95 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1689 cm3
Power:70 KW @ 4200 RPM
95 HP @ 4200 RPM
94 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque:133 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM
180 Nm @ 1600 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.3 gallons (54.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:107 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/50 R15 T
DIMENSIONS
Length:148.7 in (3777 mm)
Width:67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height:62.6 in (1590 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase:102.1 in (2593 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2403 lbs (1090 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3605 lbs (1635 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Highway:51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined:41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:154 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse Lang (W168)
170 CDI 5MT FWD (95 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 170 CDI 5MT FWD (95 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1689 cm3
Power:70 KW @ 4200 RPM
95 HP @ 4200 RPM
94 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque:133 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM
180 Nm @ 1600 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:14.3 gallons (54.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:119 mph (192 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/50 R15 T
DIMENSIONS
Length:148.7 in (3777 mm)
Width:67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height:62.6 in (1590 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.2/57.2 in (1,504/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase:102.1 in (2593 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2403 lbs (1090 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3605 lbs (1635 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Highway:53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
Combined:44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:131 g/km
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