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Mercedes A-Class Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2001–2004) — First Generation Restyling

The facelifted first-generation Mercedes A-Class puts a tall, space-efficient cabin on a compact footprint, offered as a longer five-door hatchback and a shorter Mini five-door for tight city parking.

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Mercedes A-Class Engines and Transmissions

Every Mercedes A-Class engine here is a compact four-cylinder driving the front wheels. Gasoline versions such as the A140 1.4 suit town use, while the A170 1.7 diesel favours economy on longer runs. The powertrain pairs with either a manual gearbox, as in the A140 1.4 MT, or an automatic transmission.

Hatchback 5-door — Mercedes A-Class Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Mercedes A-Class Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
A140 1.4 AT LongGasoline1397 cm³82 hp60 kW130 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
A160 1.6 AT LongGasoline1598 cm³102 hp75 kW150 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
A170 1.7 AT LongDiesel1689 cm³95 hp70 kW180 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
A190 1.9 AT LongGasoline1898 cm³125 hp92 kW180 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Mini 5-doors — Mercedes A-Class Engines and Transmissions

Mini 5-doors Mercedes A-Class Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
A140 1.4 MTGasoline1397 cm³82 hp60 kW130 N⋅mManualFWD
A140 1.4 ATGasoline1397 cm³82 hp60 kW130 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
A160 1.6 MTGasoline1598 cm³102 hp75 kW150 N⋅mManualFWD
A210 2.1 MTGasoline2084 cm³140 hp103 kW205 N⋅mManualFWD
A210 2.1 ATGasoline2084 cm³140 hp103 kW205 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
A170 1.7 MTDiesel1689 cm³75 hp55 kW160 N⋅mManualFWD
A170 1.7 ATDiesel1689 cm³75 hp55 kW160 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
A170 1.7 ATDiesel1689 cm³95 hp70 kW180 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
A190 1.9 MTGasoline1898 cm³125 hp92 kW180 N⋅mManualFWD
A190 1.9 ATGasoline1898 cm³125 hp92 kW180 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
A160 1.6 ATGasoline1598 cm³102 hp75 kW150 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
A170 1.7 MTDiesel1689 cm³95 hp70 kW180 N⋅mManualFWD

Mercedes A-Class Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door — Mercedes A-Class Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Mercedes A-Class Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
A140 1.4 AT Long3776 mm1719 mm1589 mm2593 mm1060 kg1580 kg150 mm
A160 1.6 AT Long3776 mm1719 mm1589 mm2593 mm1070 kg1590 kg125 mm
A170 1.7 AT Long3776 mm1719 mm1589 mm2593 mm1115 kg1635 kg150 mm
A190 1.9 AT Long3776 mm1719 mm1589 mm2593 mm1185 kg1630 kg150 mm

Mini 5-doors — Mercedes A-Class Dimensions

Mini 5-doors Mercedes A-Class Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
A140 1.4 MT3606 mm1719 mm1575 mm2423 mm1035 kg1490 kg150 mm
A140 1.4 AT3606 mm1719 mm1575 mm2423 mm1065 kg1580 kg150 mm
A160 1.6 MT3606 mm1719 mm1575 mm2423 mm1135 kg1500 kg125 mm
A210 2.1 MT3606 mm1719 mm1575 mm2423 mm1095 kg1550 kg150 mm
A210 2.1 AT3606 mm1719 mm1575 mm2423 mm1125 kg1640 kg150 mm
A170 1.7 MT3606 mm1719 mm1575 mm2423 mm1085 kg1540 kg150 mm
A170 1.7 AT3606 mm1719 mm1575 mm2423 mm1085 kg1540 kg150 mm
A170 1.7 AT3606 mm1719 mm1575 mm2423 mm1120 kg1635 kg150 mm
A190 1.9 MT3606 mm1719 mm1575 mm2423 mm1185 kg1630 kg150 mm
A190 1.9 AT3606 mm1719 mm1575 mm2423 mm1110 kg1630 kg150 mm
A160 1.6 AT3606 mm1719 mm1575 mm2423 mmNot provided1500 kg125 mm
A170 1.7 MT3606 mm1719 mm1575 mm2423 mm1090 kg1545 kg150 mm

Mercedes A-Class Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door — Mercedes A-Class Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door Mercedes A-Class Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
A140 1.4 AT Long390 l1930 l
A160 1.6 AT Long390 l1930 l
A170 1.7 AT Long390 l1930 l
A190 1.9 AT Long390 l1930 l

Mini 5-doors — Mercedes A-Class Cargo Space

Mini 5-doors Mercedes A-Class Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
A140 1.4 MT390 l1740 l
A140 1.4 AT390 l1740 l
A160 1.6 MT390 l1740 l
A210 2.1 MT390 l1740 l
A210 2.1 AT390 l1740 l
A170 1.7 MT390 l1740 l
A170 1.7 AT390 l1740 l
A170 1.7 AT390 l1740 l
A190 1.9 MT390 l1740 l
A190 1.9 AT390 l1740 l
A160 1.6 AT390 l1740 l
A170 1.7 MT390 l1740 l

Mercedes A-Class Trims and Equipment

Mercedes A-Class trim levels sit on top of the technical version rather than replacing it. The A190 1.9 AT in Mini 5-doors form, for example, carries the Standart equipment configuration: the same engine and automatic drivetrain, with features fixed when the car was originally ordered. Factory options and later additions mean two identical trims can still differ, so check each car's actual equipment.

Mercedes A-Class Trims and Equipment
ModificationBodyEquipment
A170 1.7 ATMini 5-doorsStandart
A190 1.9 ATMini 5-doorsStandart
A160 1.6 ATMini 5-doorsStandart