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2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Elegance Pricing and Spec
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Elegance
Overview
The 2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Elegance is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a 168 Series. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $44,690 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz A-Class is powered by a 1.9L 4-cylinder engine that has 92 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 180 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 54L fuel tank
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class measures 1601mm (63.0 inches) in height, 3776mm (148.7 inches) in length, 1719mm (67.7 inches) in width with a 2593mm (102.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1215kg (2678.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The A-Class Elegance comes standard with 195/50 R16 front tyres and 195/50 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
63.83 - 77.64 kW/t
63.83 kW/t
114.94 kW/t
Boot Space
470 litres
245 litres
470 litres
Price
$34,900 - $48,940
$34,900
$63,000
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 2 years
1 year
3 years
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Dimensions
3,776 mm
1,719 mm
1,601 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,776 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,719 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,601 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,593 mm |
| Load Capacity | 415 mm |
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Explore Mercedes-Benz A-Class Features & Specs
Engine
Engine Liters: 1.9
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1898
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 84
Engine Stroke: 85.6
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.8
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 54
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 14.3
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 8.5
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 28
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 5.8
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 41
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 7.6
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 31
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 8.5
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 5.8
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 10.5
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 193
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 120
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 92
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 125
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 180
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Trailing Arm
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 195
Wheels Tire Front Width: 195
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 50
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 50
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Body Style
Body Type: Mini Mpv
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Driver Location: RHD
Chrome Bright Trim
Chrome Bright Trim On Bumpers: yes
Chrome Bright Trim On Side Of Body: yes
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Alloy
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Spoiler
Spoiler Front Location: Front
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Spoiler Front Color: Body Colour
Spoiler Front Type: lip
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 470
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 16.6
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 54
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1530
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 890
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 31.4
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 63
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1601
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2593
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 102.1
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 67.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1719
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 148.7
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 3776
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1452
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 57.2
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1503
External Dimensions Front Track In: 59.2
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 37.2
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 11350
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.9
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 988
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 940
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1314
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 51.7
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1292
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 50.9
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1327
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 52.2
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1376
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 54.2
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1060
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 41.7
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 1015
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 40
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Metallic
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Louvre
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Rear Location: Rear
Sunroof Rear Type: Louvre
Sunroof Rear Operation: Electric
Sunroof Rear Sliding: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Wide Angle: yes
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Rear Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Front Safety Operation: yes
Power Windows Rear Safety Operation: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2679
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1215
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 1764
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 400
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 882
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1630
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3594
Antenna
Antenna Type: Element
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Boot Location: Boot
Disc Player Boot Capacity: 6
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Vanity Mirror Cover: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Vanity Mirror Cover: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Child Safety Seat
Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Number: 1
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Seating Reposition Remove Rear Seat: 1 Or 2
Audio Media Storage Unit
Audio Media Storage Unit Cds Type: Discs
Below Seat Storage
Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
Below Seat Storage Driver Location: Driver
Below Seat Storage Rear Location: Rear
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Anti Theft Protection Anti Lift: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
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