The A 170 is a front wheel drive hatchback automobile with a front located engine, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz.
It forms part of Mercedes-Benz's W 169 model series.
Its 4 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a volume of 1.7 litres. This unit produces power and torque figures of 114 bhp (116 PS/85 kW) at 5500 rpm and 155 Nm (114 lbft/15.8 kgm) at 3500 rpm respectively.
The engine drives the wheels via a 5 speed manual transmission.
It weighs a claimed 1311 kg at the kerb.
Its maximum speed stated is 188 km/h (117 mph), claimed fuel consumption figures are 8.6/5.5/6.6 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined, and carbon dioxide emissions are 159.0 g/km.
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