Mercedes Benz MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse (W168) 170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP)

Diesel

170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP)

Q: Is the MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse (W168) 170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP) powerful for its class?

Of the 11 engines offered in this generation, the MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse (W168) 170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP) ranks 6th at 90 hp. Measured against the wider Compact field, it is more powerful than 43% of 1241 engines from generations launched between 1992 and 2002, where the median is 100 hp.

MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse (W168) 170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP)

107 mph (172 km/h) Top Speed

13.7 s 0-100 km/h

ENGINE SPECS - 170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:	L4
Displacement:	1689 cm3
Power:	66 KW @ 4200 RPM 90 HP @ 4200 RPM 89 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 specifications for Mercedes Benz MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse (W168) 170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP)
Specification	Value
Top Speed	107 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration	13.7 s

TRANSMISSION SPECS specifications for Mercedes Benz MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse (W168) 170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP)
Specification	Value
Drive Type	Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox	5-speed automatic

BRAKES SPECS specifications for Mercedes Benz MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse (W168) 170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP)
Specification	Value
Front	Ventilated Discs
Rear	Discs

TIRES SPECS specifications for Mercedes Benz MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse (W168) 170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP)
Specification	Value
Tire Size	195/50 R15 T

DIMENSIONS specifications for Mercedes Benz MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse (W168) 170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP)
Specification	Value
Length	140.7 in (3574 mm)
Width	67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height	63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track	59.1/56.7 in (1,501/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase	95.4 in (2423 mm)
Ground Clearance	4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume	13.8 cuFT (391 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)	0.3

WEIGHT SPECS specifications for Mercedes Benz MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse (W168) 170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP)
Specification	Value
Unladen Weight	2403 lbs (1090 kg)
Gross Weight Limit	3395 lbs (1540 kg)

FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) specifications for Mercedes Benz MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse (W168) 170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP)
Specification	Value
City	36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Highway	50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined	43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)

Is the MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse (W168) 170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP) powerful for its class?

Of the 11 engines offered in this generation, the MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse (W168) 170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP) ranks 6th at 90 hp. Measured against the wider Compact field, it is more powerful than 43% of 1241 engines from generations launched between 1992 and 2002, where the median is 100 hp.

What engines from other brands are equivalent to the MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse (W168) 170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP)?

Matching on output alone does not make two engines equivalent, but these come closest to the MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse (W168) 170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP): ALFA ROMEO 145 1.4L 5MT FWD (90 HP), CITROEN Saxo 3 doors 1.6i 5MT FWD (90 HP), DAEWOO Cielo 1.5L 4AT (90 HP). All are Compact class, from generations launched between 1992 and 2002, and within 5% of 90 hp.

Is the MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse (W168) 170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP) economical for its class?

Against 169 Compact engines from generations launched between 1992 and 2002, the MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse (W168) 170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP) is more economical than 96% of them, with a combined 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) against a median of 7.6 L/100km. The rest of the everyday picture: 180 Nm of torque through a 5-speed automatic, and 13.7 s to 100 km/h.