MERCEDES-BENZ A-klasse · A 160 CDI Classic · Minivan · 2001 ‐ 2004

From 2001 Mercedes-Benz launched manufacture of autos model A-klasse, modification A 160 CDI Classic and finished it in 2004. The weight of the car is 1.1 tn and a length of 3.6 m, It is formed as minivan with 5 doors, and may be placed in a 5 people with a driver.

«A-klasse A 160 CDI Classic» car with a 5-speed automatic gear shift is fitted to the front wheels. This car can be accelerated for 16.8 seconds to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 157 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders diesel motor with a «common rail system», which produce a maximum power of 75 horsepower at 3600 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 7.7 liters in the city driving mode, on the highway 4.6 l, and the normal fuel rate is 5.7 l per 100 km. Tank volume is 54 liters of diesel, what lets to drive approximately 948 kilometers unrefuelled.

The front wheels of this model have disks brakes and fixed to the chassis using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Rear wheels have drums brakes and attached to the body chassis with help of suspension type «Transverse arms, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Tires have the next size - 195/50R15.

In accordance with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Mercedes-Benz A-klasse got the many number of stars - 4, which means that it is a reasonably safe vehicle. Furthermore to active safety systems (Traction control, ESP, EBD, ABS, Brake assistant), it is also equipped with passive safety systems (side, passenger, driver airbags).