Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine

Overview
Key Features
Variants
On Road Price

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine is the company’s most affordable sedan in India and is being locally produced at their plant near Pune. Despite most manufacturers going after the SUV market, Mercedes-Benz has decided to focus on sedans as they bring in the bulk of their sales. The A-Class Limousine is being offered with three engine options including a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 160hp, a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged diesel motor which makes 150 hp and a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine which puts out 306hp. This top of the line engine comes in the A35 AMG variant of the car and gets additional styling changes to give it a more sporty appeal. On the inside is a large screen that stretches from the driver’s side to the centre of the dashboard. It houses a 10-inch digital MID and a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) OS. There is plenty of space in the second row and one gets to feel the luxurious treatment that Mercedes-Benz is known for.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine Car Key Features

Voice controls system and built-in AI assistant
Ambient lighting with a choice of 64 colours
Front seats with 4-way lumbar support

Pros

Impressive amount of space on the inside
Comfortable ride
Industry-leading 8-year warranty on powertrain

Cons

Ground clearance on AMG A 35 is not great for Indian roads
Inadequate rear seat under-thigh support

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine Exterior

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine sports a sleek design with minimal lines running across. The front of the vehicle has the three-pointed star, studded in a large black grille. The headlamps look smart as well. It comes with 17-inch alloys that fill up the wheel arches. At the rear, one can find angular-looking tail lamps and two exhaust ports on the bumper. The AMG version looks more aggressive and comes with 18-inch alloy wheels. The rear bumper also looks more muscular and has twin exhausts with round tips.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine Interior

The interior of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine is spacious thanks to the long wheelbase. The quality of material and fitment is on par with what one would expect from Mercedes-Benz. You can get the interior in dual-tone upholstery or an all-black. There is a large digital display panel that stretches from the driver side to the centre of the dashboard. The A-Class Limousine comes equipped with MBUX system and voice commands. The cabin has plenty of storage spaces, a wireless charger for mobiles, sunroof, rear AC vents and ambient lighting.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine Engine

Mercedes is offering the A-Class Limousine with three engine options. One of them is a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine that makes 163hp and 250Nm of peak torque. There is a 2.0-litre diesel engine on offer too. It is a four-cylinder motor that makes 150hp and 320Nm of torque. For those that want to have a bit more fun, Mercedes also has the AMG A 35 which comes with a 2.0-litre, in-line four-cylinder, petrol engine that spits out a peak power of 306hp and generates a maximum torque of 400Nm.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine Transmission

All three variants of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine come with automatic transmissions. The petrol engines in A 200 and AMG A 35 come with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) and the diesel engine gets an 8-speed DCT. You get paddle shifters in the AMG model for better control over gear shifts.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine Braking and Safety

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine comes equipped with disc brakes on all four wheels and it also gets ABS with EBD. The brakes feel sharp and inspire a lot of confidence even when going fast. The car also has rear parking sensors and cameras. It comes with 7 airbags for the safety of the occupants inside the cabin. The A-Class Limousine can also raise its bonnet slightly to reduce the impact in case of a collision with a pedestrian.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine Mileage

Mercedes has focused on making their engines as refined and frugal as possible. The smaller displacement 1.3-litre petrol engine has a claimed fuel efficiency of 17.5kmpl which is commendable. People who want to get a more fuel-efficient model can go for the diesel variant that has a claimed mileage of 21.5kmpl. Even the rev-happy AMG has a claimed mileage of 13.39kmpl.