1998 Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Germany Gasoline FWD HatchbackUpdated Oct 13, 2026

Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 5,250 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 4,000 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
10W-50
15W-40
Engine Oil, Volume: 4.5 litres

Engine Configuration

Bore: 80 mm (3.1 in)
Stroke: 79.5 mm (3.1 in)
Compression Ratio: 11 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline
Synchronization: Timing Chain
Engine Placement: Front
Engine Mount: Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston

Service Intervals

Air Filter: 80,000 km / 4 years
Fuel Filter: 80,000 km / 4 years
Spark Plug: 70,000 km / 4 years
Brake Fluid: 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter: 15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant: 250,000 km / 15 years

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Hatchback
Pillars: A-D
Chassis Construction: Unibody

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional
Rear Doors: Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
Adjustments: Electrical
Heated: Yes
Mirror Shape, Driver side: Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side: Aspheric

Windscreen Wipers

Heated Washer Nozzles: Yes
Rear Wiper: Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front: Hook
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front: 2

Windows

Window Lifts, Front: Powered
Heated Windows: Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows: Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Sun Visors: Optional
Tinted Windows: Second Row
Rear Window

Other Equipment

Tow Hook: Front
Rear
Normal Roof: Yes
Antenna: Yes
Mud Flaps: Optional

Other Equipment › Mud Flaps

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue

Climate Control

Air Condition: Optional
Micro Filter: Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator: Yes
Controls: Buttons
Rotary Dials

Connectivity

Radio: Optional
Cellular Network: Optional

Connectivity › Radio

AM: Optional
FM: Optional

Connectivity › Media Format

CD: Optional
Cassette: Optional

Speakers

Total Number of Speakers: 6 pcs

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Yes
Back Pocket: Optional
Coin Holder: Yes
Card Holder: Yes
Under Seats: Optional
Door: Driver Side
Passenger Side

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Interior Storage

Cup Holders: Optional

Other Equipment

Make-up Mirror: Driver Side
Passenger Side
12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Optional

Other Equipment › 12V Outlet

Trunk: Optional

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Manual
Seat Height: Manual
Backrest Angle: Manual
Headrest, Height: Manual
Headrest, Tilt: Manual

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Manual
Seat Height: Optional
Backrest Angle: Manual
Headrest, Height: Manual
Headrest, Tilt: Manual

Front Seats

Heated Seats: Optional

Front Seats › Heated Seats

Cushion: Optional

Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion

Backrest: Optional

Second Seat Row

Collapsible: Manual
Number of Seats: 3
Type of Seat: Adult

Second Seat Row › Collapsible

Split Fold Ratio: 60/40

Second Seat Row › Headrests

Outer Seats: Height Adjustment

Safety & Security

Other