1999 Mercedes-Benz A-Class

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1999
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
W168
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
A 160
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
102 hp
Power (kW)
75 kW
Torque
150 Nm (111 lb-ft)
Top speed
180 km/h (112 mph)
0–60 mph
10.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
10.8 seconds
Displacement
1,598 cc

Dimensions

Length
3,575 mm (140.7 in)
Width
1,719 mm (67.7 in)
Height
1,601 mm (63.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,423 mm (95.4 in)
Curb weight
1,040 kg (2,293 lb)

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

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 5-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
54 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
9.9 – 10.4 litres / 100 km
Highway
5.7 – 6.1 litres / 100 km
Combined
7.2 – 7.7 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
172 – 183 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Turning Circle
10.3 m
Ground Clearance
124 mm (4.9 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,490 kg (3,285 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
800 kg (1,764 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
400 kg (882 lb)
Cargo Capacity
450 kg (992 lb)
Max Roof Load
50 kg (110 lb)

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

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
66.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
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

Steering Wheel

Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Adjustments
Telescope
Optional

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Release Button
Yes
Cover
Optional
Barrier Net/Grid
Optional
Flat Surface
Optional
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
390 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,190 litres
Depth
580 mm (22.8 in)

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

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional

Accessories

Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
  • Centre Rear Seat
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Optional
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Central Locking
Remote
Optional

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
1999
Adult Occupant
4/5 stars
Overall Score
27.26
ANCAP Safety Rating
4
Adult Occupant
Frontal Offset
11.26
Side Impact
16
Safety Assist
Seat Belt Reminders
0
Teknikens Världs Moose Test
Test Year
2000
Speed
65 km/h (40 mph)

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag

Child Protection

Integrated Child Seat
  • Passenger: Optional
  • Rear: Optional

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right

Car Classification

American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
Supermini
Australian Classification
Light Car
European Segment
B-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Low Beam
H7
Main Beam
H1
Fog Light, Front
H1
Fog Light, Rear
BAZ15d (P21/4W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W | WY5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
  • BA15s (P21W)
  • BAU15s (PY21W)
Read Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)

Awards

Japan Import Car of the Year
1999 - 1998

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