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2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class

GermanyGasolineFWDHatchback

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2005
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
W169
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
  • Automatic Continuously variable
  • Manual, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
A 170 5-door
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
116 hp
Power (kW)
85 kW
Torque
155 Nm (114 lb-ft)
Top speed
183 km/h (114 mph)
0–60 mph
10.4 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
10.9 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
3,838 mm (151.1 in)
Width
1,764 mm (69.4 in)
Height
1,593 mm (62.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,568 mm (101.1 in)
Curb weight
1,140 kg (2,513 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,500 - 4,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 0W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
5 litres
Engine Configuration
1,699 cc
Bore
83 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke
78.5 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
250,000 km / 15 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
40,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic Continuously variable
  • Manual, 5-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
54 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
8.6 litres / 100 km
Highway
5.5 litres / 100 km
Combined
6.6 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,556 mm (61.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,551 mm (61.1 in)
Turning Circle
11 m
Ground Clearance
113 mm (4.4 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

Other Features

GPS
Optional
Start & Stop
Yes
Horn
Dual Note

Accessories

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right

Car Classification

American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
Supermini
Mercedes-Benz emblem
CO₂, Combined
157 g/km
Head Room, Front
1,030 mm (40.6 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,705 kg (3,759 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,300 kg (2,866 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
400 kg (882 lb)
Cargo Capacity
526 – 565 kg (1,160 – 1,246 lb)
Max Roof Load
50 kg (110 lb)
Door Handles
Pull-out

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

Lights

Rear Lights
Halogen
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
Yes
Main Beam Assist
Optional
Dynamic Cornering Lights
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
66.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Monochrome
Shape
Square
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
  • Buttons
  • Rotary Dials
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Optional
Bluetooth
Optional
Phone Preparation
Yes
Cellular Network
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
DVD
Optional
Memory Card Reader
Optional
MP3
Optional
WMA
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format › Memory Card Reader
SD
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Optional
USB
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Speakers
Speakers Max. Watt
450 W
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Cooled
  • Light
  • Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Coin Holder
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Back
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
Yes
Rear
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
  • Middle Console
  • Driver Door
  • Passenger Door
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Rear
Placement
Door
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Trunk
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Electro-hydraulic
Adjustments
Tilt
Sport
Optional
Colour
Black
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Buttons
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
435 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,370 litres
Depth
630 mm (24.8 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,450 mm (57.1 in)

Design

Interior Decor Colour
Black

Seats

Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Manual
Cushion Tilt
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Belt Pretensioner
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Belt Load Limiter
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Powered
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
  • Centre Rear Seat

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Parking Assist
Optional

Brake Systems

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

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Other Features

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

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2005
Adult Occupant
5/5 stars
Child Occupant
4/5 stars
Pedestrian
2/4 stars
Overall Score
35.96
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Frontal Offset

Airbags

Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver

Child Protection

Feature
Passenger
Rear
Isofix
Passenger-
RearYes
Integrated Child Seat
Passenger-
RearOptional
Australian Classification
Light Car
European Segment
B-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Low Beam
H7
Main Beam
H7
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
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, Rear
A-Class
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Rear Wiper
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Pinch Tab
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
  • Second Row
  • Rear Window
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Optional
Other Equipment › Spoiler
Fixed
Optional
Temporary
Optional
Channels
Yes
Volume
Buttons
Mute Audio
Yes
Adjustments
Telescope
Optional
Width
1,020 mm (40.2 in)
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Manual
Cushion Tilt
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
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
  • Height Adjustment
  • Tilt Adjustment
14.96
Side Impact
16
Pole
2
Safety Assist
Seat Belt Reminders
3
Yes
PassengerYes
RearOptional
Side Head Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Curtain Airbag
DriverOptional
PassengerOptional
RearOptional
BAU15s (PY21W)
Hatchback
Variant
A-Class Hatchback Generations3 of 8
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
116 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission