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Generation 1, W168, V168, facelift

Mercedes-Benz A-class 5-door hatchback

03.2001 - 09.2004 · Russia

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Generation 1, W168, V168, facelift

W168, V168

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Mercedes-Benz A-class, Generation 1, W168, V168, facelift, Russia market. This overview covers 54 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (03.2001 - 09.2004). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 54 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
M 166 E 14, M 166 E 16, M 166 E 19, M 166 E 21, OM 668 DE 17 LA, OM 668 DE 17 LA red.
Engine displacement, cc
1397–2084
Drive layout
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 5, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm
2423–2593
Ground clearance, mm
130
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel

Equipment and practical details

Mercedes-Benz A-class · Generation 1, W168, V168, facelift · Russia · 03.2001 - 09.2004. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Sliding seats
Space can be shared between rows. Check the seat rails and legroom with the seats in the positions you intend to use.
MacPherson front suspension
For a version with MacPherson front suspension, identify parts by body code and specification. The layout name alone does not establish that struts and springs are interchangeable.

Specifications and technical details

54 versions

1.4 L, 82 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

M 166 E 14 · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
A 140 MT AvantgardeTop grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 140 MT EleganceUpper grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 140 MT ClassicBase grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 140 L MT ClassicBase grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 140 L MT EleganceUpper grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 140 L MT AvantgardeTop grade 03.2001 - 09.2004

1.4 L, 82 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

M 166 E 14 · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
A 140 AT EleganceUpper grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 140 AT AvantgardeTop grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 140 AT ClassicBase grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 140 L AT ClassicBase grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 140 L AT AvantgardeTop grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 140 L AT EleganceUpper grade 03.2001 - 09.2004

1.6 L, 102 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

M 166 E 16 · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
A 160 AT ClassicBase grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 160 AT EleganceUpper grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 160 AT AvantgardeTop grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 160 L AT ClassicBase grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 160 L AT EleganceUpper grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 160 L AT AvantgardeTop grade 03.2001 - 09.2004

1.6 L, 102 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

M 166 E 16 · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
A 160 MT AvantgardeTop grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 160 MT EleganceUpper grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 160 MT ClassicBase grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 160 L MT AvantgardeTop grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 160 L MT EleganceUpper grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 160 L MT ClassicBase grade 03.2001 - 09.2004

1.9 L, 125 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

M 166 E 19 · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
A 190 MT AvantgardeUpper grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 190 MT EleganceBase grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 190 L MT AvantgardeTop grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 190 L MT Elegance 03.2001 - 09.2004

1.9 L, 125 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

M 166 E 19 · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
A 190 AT AvantgardeUpper grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 190 AT EleganceBase grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 190 L AT AvantgardeTop grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 190 L AT Elegance 03.2001 - 09.2004

1.7 L, 75 hp, diesel, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

OM 668 DE 17 LA red. · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
A 160 CDI MT ClassicBase grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 160 CDI MT AvantgardeTop grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 160 CDI MT EleganceUpper grade 03.2001 - 09.2004

1.7 L, 75 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

OM 668 DE 17 LA red. · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
A 160 CDI AT ClassicBase grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 160 CDI AT AvantgardeTop grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 160 CDI AT EleganceUpper grade 03.2001 - 09.2004

1.7 L, 95 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

OM 668 DE 17 LA · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
A 170 CDI AT ClassicBase grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 170 CDI AT EleganceUpper grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 170 CDI AT AvantgardeTop grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 170 L CDI AT ClassicBase grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 170 L CDI AT EleganceUpper grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 170 L CDI AT AvantgardeTop grade 03.2001 - 09.2004

1.7 L, 95 hp, diesel, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

OM 668 DE 17 LA · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
A 170 CDI MT ClassicBase grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 170 CDI MT EleganceUpper grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 170 CDI MT AvantgardeTop grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 170 L CDI MT ClassicBase grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 170 L CDI MT EleganceUpper grade 03.2001 - 09.2004
A 170 L CDI MT AvantgardeTop grade 03.2001 - 09.2004

2.1 L, 140 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

M 166 E 21 · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
A 210 MT EvolutionTop grade 01.2002 - 09.2004
A 210 L MT EvolutionTop grade 01.2002 - 09.2004

2.1 L, 140 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

M 166 E 21 · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
A 210 AT EvolutionTop grade 01.2002 - 09.2004
A 210 L AT EvolutionTop grade 01.2002 - 09.2004

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