Mercedes-Benz M160 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
Production | 1998–2007 |
Layout | |
Configuration | Straight-three engine |
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Cylinder block material | Aluminium alloy |
Cylinder head material | Aluminium alloy |
Valvetrain | SOHC |
Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
Combustion | |
Turbocharger | Single-turbo |
Fuel system | Fuel injection |
Fuel type | Gasoline |
Cooling system | Water cooled |
Output | |
Power output | 33–74 kW (45–101 PS; 44–99 hp) |
Torque output | 70–130 N⋅m (52–96 lb⋅ft) |
Dimensions | |
Dry weight | 59 kg (130 lb) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Mitsubishi 3B2 engine |
The M160 is a turbocharged inline-three engine produced by Mercedes-Benz for use in Smart vehicles, from 1998 to 2007.
M160 engines are rear mounted and mated to a 6-speed automated manual transmission. [1] They are branded under the Suprex name. It was launched in 1998 with a single overhead camshaft, 2 valves per cylinder, a three-way catalytic converter, and a Garrett GT12 turbocharger. [2] From 2003, it was succeeded by a 0.7 L version featuring an increased bore and stroke and performance improvements.
Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Years |
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M160 E06 LA | 0.6 L (599 cc) | 33 kW (45 PS; 44 hp) at 5,250 rpm | 70 N⋅m (52 lb⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm | 1998–2002 |
37 kW (50 PS; 50 hp) at 5,250 rpm | 80 N⋅m (59 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm | 1998–2003 | ||
45 kW (61 PS; 60 hp) at 5,250 rpm | 88 N⋅m (65 lb⋅ft) at 2,250 rpm | 2000–2003 | ||
53 kW (72 PS; 71 hp) at 5,470 rpm | 108 N⋅m (80 lb⋅ft) at 2,200 rpm | 2002–2003 | ||
M160 E07 LA | 0.7 L (698 cc) | 37 kW (50 PS; 50 hp) at 5,250 rpm | 80 N⋅m (59 lb⋅ft) at 1,800 rpm | 2003–2006 |
46 kW (63 PS; 62 hp) at 5,250 rpm | 95 N⋅m (70 lb⋅ft) at 2,000–4,000 rpm | |||
61 kW (83 PS; 82 hp) at 5,250 rpm | 110 N⋅m (81 lb⋅ft) at 2,250–4,500 rpm | |||
74 kW (101 PS; 99 hp) at 5,250 rpm | 130 N⋅m (96 lb⋅ft) at 2,500–5,300 rpm | 2004–2006 |
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