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    Mercedes-Benz A-Class Classic (1998) price & specs

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    Classic

    Overview

    The 1998 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Classic is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Mini Mpv that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is regarded as a small Car built in Germany with prices starting at $49,600 before on-road costs.

    This Mercedes-Benz A-Class is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 75 kW of power (at 5250 rpm) and 150 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission.

    The Mercedes-Benz A-Class measures 1575mm (62.0 inches) in height, 3575mm (140.7 inches) in length, 1719mm (67.7 inches) in width with a 2423mm (95.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1115kg (2458.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The A-Class Classic comes standard with 195/50 R15 front tyres and 195/50 R15 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    54.79 - 67.26 kW/t
    54.79 kW/t
    111.65 kW/t
    Boot Space
    390 litres
    350 litres
    390 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 2 years
    1 year
    6 years

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    Dimensions

    3,575 mm
    1,719 mm
    1,575 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,575 mm
    Overall Width1,719 mm
    Overall Height1,575 mm
    Wheelbase2,423 mm
    Load Capacity385 mm

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    Classic

    1.6L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Mini Mpv, Petrol, FWD

    $49,600†
    Price & specs

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: 96eec

    Engine

    Engine (cc): 1598
    Compression Ratio: 11
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.6
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 14.3
    Capacity (L): 54

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Partial Digital

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Warning Light

    Fuel Consumption

    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 7.2
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 33
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.7
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 41
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 9.9
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 24

    Fuel Economy

    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 7.2
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 5.7
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 9.9

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 11.9
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
    Maximum Speed (mph): 112

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 102
    Maximum Power (kW): 75
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 150
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5250
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Trailing Arm
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Full
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Mini Mpv
    Local Body Type: Mini Mpv

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part

    Spoiler

    Location: Roof

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Area Dimensions

    Standard Measurement: VDA

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 45.9
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1300
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 33.5
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 950
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 13.8
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 390

    External Dimensions

    Overall Height (in): 62
    Overall Height (mm): 1575
    Overall Length (in): 140.7
    Overall Length (mm): 3575
    Overall Width (in): 67.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1719
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.1
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10700
    Wheelbase (in): 95.4
    Wheelbase (mm): 2423

    Doors

    Type: Front Hinged

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Black

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Configuration: Twin

    Paint

    Type: Metallic

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Number of Rear Express Power Windows: 2

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 800
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1764
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 400
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 882
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1500
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3307
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1115
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2458

    Antenna

    Type: Element

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Ashtray

    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Partial Cloth

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Carpet

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Partial
    Location: Floor
    Floor Type: Full

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Location: Rear

    Glove Compartment

    Illuminated: yes

    Air Conditioning

    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes

    Ventilation System

    Micro Filter: yes
    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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