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Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 140 Elegance Specifications

Complete technical specifications for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 140 Elegance — 82 hp, petrol, mpv, 1997. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 14.5 s, top speed 167 km/h (104 mph), consumption 7.6 l/100km (37.2 mpg UK · 30.9 mpg US).

Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 140 Elegance 1997 mpv front view

General · 2 fields

Vehicle classPassenger Car
Market segmentC-segment (Compact)

Fuel & Engine · 11 fields

Bore80 mm
Catalytic converterClosed-loop
Compression ratio11 :1
Fuel systemFuel Injection
Fuel tank capacity54 L (14.3 gal US)
RPM at 100 km/h2,500 rpm
RPM at 130 km/h3,250 rpm
Stroke70 mm
TurbochargedNo
Valve actuationOHC
Valves per cylinder2

Consumption (NEDC) · 2 fields

Urban consumption10.2 l/100km (27.7 mpg UK · 23.1 mpg US)
Extra-urban consumption6.1 l/100km (46.3 mpg UK · 38.6 mpg US)

Chassis · 11 fields

Front spring typeCoil Springs
Rear spring typeCoil Springs
Front anti-roll barYes
Rear anti-roll barYes
Front brakesDiscs
Front suspensionMacPherson Struts
Rear brakesDrums
Rear suspensionIndependent
Turning circle10.3 m (33.8 ft)
Front tyre size195/50R15
Rear tyre size195/50R15

Weights · 7 fields

Ball pressure50 kg (110 lb)
Gross vehicle weight1,470 kg (3,241 lb)
Kerb weight1,020 kg (2,249 lb)
Payload450 kg (992 lb)
Roof load50 kg (110 lb)
Towing weight (braked)800 kg (1,764 lb)
Towing weight (unbraked)400 kg (882 lb)

Luggage / Load · 2 fields

Boot capacity390 L (13.8 cu ft)
Boot sill height620 mm (24.4 in)

Exterior Sizes · 7 fields

Length3,575 mm (140.7 in)
Width1,719 mm (67.7 in)
Height1,601 mm (63.0 in)
Wheelbase2,423 mm (95.4 in)
Front track1,500 mm
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear track1,440 mm

Safety · 30 fields

Crash test rating4 stars
ABSStandard
EBDStandard
Brake assistStandard
ESPStandard
Traction controlOptional
Limited slip differentialNot Available
Electronic dampingNot Available
Automatic level controlNot Available
Hill start assistNot Available
Forward collision warningNot Available
Autonomous emergency brakingNot Available
Pedestrian AEBNot Available
Lane keeping assistNot Available
Steering assistNot Available
Blind spot detectionNot Available
Fatigue detectionNot Available
Tyre pressure monitoringNot Available
Night visionNot Available
Pre-crash systemNot Available
High beam assistNot Available
Traffic sign recognitionNot Available
Cross traffic warningNot Available
Driver airbagStandard
Passenger airbagStandard
Side airbagsStandard (Front)
Curtain airbagsNot Available
Driver knee airbagNot Available
ISOFIXNot Available
Emergency call (eCall)Not Available

Comfort · 15 fields

Central lockingStandard
Keyless entry/startNot Available
Smartphone keyNot Available
Start buttonNot Available
Power steeringStandard
Steering wheel controlsNot Available
Electric windowsStandard (Front & Rear)
Cruise controlOptional
Air conditioningStandard (Manual)
Dual zone climateNot Available
Parking sensorsOptional (Rear)
Reverse cameraNot Available
Park assistNot Available
Electric parking brakeNot Available
Start/stop systemNot Available

Interior · 32 fields

Seat height adjustmentStandard (Driver)
Lumbar supportNot Available
Electric seat adjustmentNot Available
Heated seatsOptional
Ventilated seatsNot Available
Sport seatsNot Available
Leather steering wheelStandard
Adjustable steeringStandard
Heated steering wheelNot Available
Leather upholsteryOptional
Rear headrestsStandard
Folding rear seatsStandard (Split)
Sliding rear seatsNot Available
ArmrestNot Available
Pre-heatingNot Available
Auto-dimming mirrorNot Available
Rev counterStandard
Trip computerNot Available
Digital instrumentsNot Available
Head-up displayNot Available
Audio systemNot Available
Digital radio (DAB+)Not Available
Audio steering controlsNot Available
Audio inputNot Available
NavigationNot Available
BluetoothNot Available
Wireless chargingNot Available
Apple CarPlayNot Available
Android AutoNot Available
OTA updatesNot Available
Outside temperatureStandard
Reading lightsNot Available

Exterior · 21 fields

Rain sensorStandard
Alloy wheelsStandard
SunroofNot Available
Panoramic roofNot Available
Roof railsNot Available
Metallic paintOptional
Body-coloured bumpersStandard
Tinted glassStandard
Privacy glassNot Available
Electric bootNot Available
Electric mirrorsStandard (Heated)
Folding mirrorsOptional
Auto-dimming ext. mirrorsNot Available
Indicators in mirrorsNot Available
Front fog lightsStandard
Automatic headlightsNot Available
Xenon headlightsNot Available
LED headlightsNot Available
LED tail lightsNot Available
Headlight washersNot Available
AlarmOptional

Service & Warranty · 3 fields

Service interval20.000 km / 1 year
General warranty1 year, onbeperkt
Body warranty1 year

Costs · 1 fields

Road tax quarterly (NL)€124