Comparison Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168, facelift 2001) A 170 CDI (95 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W204) C 280 (231 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | A-class | C-class |
| Generation: | A-class (W168, facelift 2001) | C-class (W204) |
| Engine / modification: | A 170 CDI (95 Hp) | C 280 (231 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2007 year |
| Production end: | 2004 year | 2011 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 6.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 4.9 l/100 km | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 54 l | 66 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| Power: | 95 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 4200 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.1 sec | 7.3 sec |
| Torque: | 180 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | OM 668.942 | M 272.947 |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1689 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | 8.0 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l | 7.4 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | - |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 19 | 11.1 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 3606 mm | 4581 mm |
| Width: | 1719 mm | 1770 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1950 mm | |
| Height: | 1575 mm | 1447 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2423 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1503 mm | 1549 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1452 mm | 1552 mm |
| Front overhang: | 602 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 581 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 390 l | 475 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1740 l | |
| Front suspension: | Helical spring | Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Transverse stabilizer |
| Max weight: | 1545 kg | 2040 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1085 kg | 1555 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 50 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.75 m | 10.8 m |
| Tire size: | 195/50 R15 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5.5J x 15 | 7J x 16 |