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1997–2004 16 variants Hatchback PetrolDiesel
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168)
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168) specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each A-Class (W168) variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
210 Evolution 5AT FWD (140 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 2.1 L 138 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
210 Evolution 5MT FWD (140 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 2.1 L 138 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
190 5AT FWD (125 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 1.9 L 123 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
190 5MT FWD (125 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 1.9 L 123 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
160 5AT FWD (102 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 1.6 L 101 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
160 5MT FWD (102 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 1.6 L 101 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
170 CDI 5AT FWD (95 HP) 2001–2004 Diesel 1.7 L 94 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
170 CDI 5MT FWD (95 HP) 2001–2004 Diesel 1.7 L 94 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
140 5AT FWD (82 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 1.4 L 80 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
140 5MT FWD (82 HP) 2001–2004 Petrol 1.4 L 80 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
160 CDI 5AT FWD (75 HP) 2001–2004 Diesel 1.7 L 74 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
160 CDI 5MT FWD (75 HP) 2001–2004 Diesel 1.7 L 74 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
170 CDI 5AT FWD (90 HP) 1997–2001 Diesel 1.7 L 89 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
170 CDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1997–2001 Diesel 1.7 L 89 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
160 CDI 5AT FWD (60 HP) 1997–2001 Diesel 1.7 L 59 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp FWD —
160 CDI 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1997–2001 Diesel 1.7 L 59 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —

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Other A-Class generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168) VIN FAQ

What does a Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168) VIN tell you?+
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Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168) made?+
Our database covers the Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168) for model years 1997–2004, across 16 variants.
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