Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169?

1997–2004 vs 2004–2012 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: A-Klasa W168 3,640 mm, A-Klasa W169 3,838 mm — a 20 cm difference.
Boot: A-Klasa W168 390 l, A-Klasa W169 435 l.
Lowest consumption: A-Klasa W168 4.5 l/100 km, A-Klasa W169 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: A-Klasa W168 44–103 kW, A-Klasa W169 60–142 kW.
Standard equipment: A-Klasa W168 16 items (Classic), A-Klasa W169 21 items (Classic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1681997–2004 · 12 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, PiccadillySpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1692004–2012 · 12 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, Special EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1681997–2004no listings	Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1692004–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,606 mm–3,640 mm	Length3,838 mm
Width	Width1,719 mm	Width1,764 mm
Height	Height1,587 mm	Height1,593 mm–1,595 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,423 mm	Wheelbase2,568 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume390 l	Trunk volume435 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,035 kg–1,160 kg	Curb weight1,175 kg–1,330 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank54 l	Fuel tank54 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2004	Production years2004–2012
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines12
Power	Power44–103 kW (60–140 hp)	Power60–142 kW (82–193 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.1	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · A 170 CDI	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · A 160 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · A 210 Evolution	Best 0–100 km/h7.3 s · A 200 Turbo
Top speed	Top speed203 km/h	Top speed227 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · Classic	Items in the base trim21 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Piccadilly	Items in the top trim29 · Elegance
Equipment · Comfort4 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety4 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169?

Length: Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169 3,838 mm, Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 3,640 mm (a 198 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,568 vs 2,423 mm. Boot: 435 vs 390 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 uses 4.5 l/100 km (A 170 CDI); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169 5.2 l/100 km (A 160 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 makes 103 kW (140 hp) (A 210 Evolution); the strongest Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W169 142 kW (193 hp) (A 200 Turbo).

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