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A-Class
2003
Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
Germany
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2003
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
W168 Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
A 210 Evolution
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
140 hp
Power (kW)
103 kW
Torque
205 Nm (151 lb-ft)
Top speed
198 km/h
(123 mph)
0–60 mph
7.8 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.2 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
3,606 mm
(142.0 in)
Width
1,719 mm
(67.7 in)
Height
1,575 mm
(62.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,423 mm
(95.4 in)
Curb weight
1,055 kg
(2,326 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 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
2,084 cc
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
10W-50
15W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
4.5 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
84 mm
(3.3 in)
Stroke
94 mm
(3.7 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
Interior Filter
2 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
54 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
11 – 11.3 litres / 100 km
Highway
6.2 – 6.5 litres / 100 km
Combined
7.9 – 8.2 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
190 – 197 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,503 mm
(59.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,452 mm
(57.2 in)
Turning Circle
10.4 m
Ground Clearance
124 mm
(4.9 in)
Interior
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
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
Mercedes-Benz
581 vehicles
Head Room, Front
1,015 mm
(40.0 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,540 kg
(3,395 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,000 kg
(2,205 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
400 kg
(882 lb)
Cargo Capacity
485 kg
(1,069 lb)
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Optional
Intermittent Control
Yes
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
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
Tinted Windows
Yes
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Driver
Passenger
One-touch up/down
Driver
Passenger
Windows › Window Lifts, Features › Pinch Protection
Rear
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Yes
Mud Flaps
Optional
Electric
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Rear Lights
Halogen
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Automatic Headlight Activation
Optional
Adaptive Headlights
Optional
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
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Number of Spokes
7
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
6 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Footwell (Front)
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Trunk
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Sport
Optional
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Flat Surface
Optional
Rear Trunk
Volume
390 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,740 litres
Depth
580 mm
(22.8 in)
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Leather
Colour
Grey
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
-
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Optional
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
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
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Child Protection
Feature
Passenger
Rear
Isofix
Passenger
-
Rear
Optional
Integrated Child Seat
Passenger
-
Rear
Optional
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
H4
Fog Light, Front
H4
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
A-Class
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Dynamic Cornering Lights
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Yes
Spare Wheel
Full-size (Steel)
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Centre Seat
Optional
Seat Belt Reminders
0
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
Curtain Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
Optional
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)
Hatchback
Variant
A-Class Standard
1998–2027
A-Class Hatchback Generations
2 of 8
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W168 Facelift
2001–2005
Year
2003
Powertrain
A 210 Evolution
Horsepower
140 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
FWD
Gasoline
