New diesel passenger cars with CDI direct injection engines

Date:
July 1998
Description:
The Mercedes-Benz product range is expanded by six new diesel passenger cars with CDI direct injection engines. The market introduction of the C 200 CDI and E 220 CDI – both available as Saloon or Estate – and the E 200 CDI is joined by the launch of the A 170 CDI. This is followed in September by a second A-Class diesel model, the A 160 CDI.

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Mercedes-Benz A 170 CDI, model series 168, 1998, 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine OM 668, 1689 cc, 66 kW/90 hp, flora violet (381). Equipment line Avantgarde including silver-painted radiator shell, exterior mirror housings in the vehicle colour, black door handles, monochrome rear lamps, light-alloy wheels in 5-spoke design with 195/50 R 15 tyres. Lamella sliding sunroof (special equipment, Code 417).