Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Overview
Key Features
Variants
On Road Price

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a hatchback available by the German carmaker in India. It is powered by a petrol and a diesel engine that are mated to automatic transmissions. The A-Class comes in two variants, the A200d and A180. The petrol engine generates 122 hp of power at 5,000 rpm and 200 Nm of torque from 1,250 rpm to 4,000 rpm while the diesel engine produces 136 hp of power from 3,600 rpm to 4,400 rpm and 300 Nm of torque between 1,400 rpm and 3,000 rpm. The A-Class also has cruise control, auto start/stop, power windows and an air conditioning syste with a dust filter. In terms of safety, the hatchback is offered with ABS (Anti lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Programme and more such active and passive safety features.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Car Key Features

The infotainment system offers all the necessary information to the occupants such as driving modes, navigation and other necessary features
The Garmin Pilot navigation system in the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is easy to use and has all relevant points of interest
Different driving modes such as Comfort, Sport and Sport+ offer different mechanical settings depending on the road conditions

Pros

Design language is appealing to a young audience
Interior material and equipment quality is impressive

Cons

Gear changes from the dual clutch transmission is not as quick when compared to other dual clutch automatic gearboxes

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Exterior

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class measures 4,299 mm in length, 1,780 mm in width, 1433 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2,699 mm. All models of the hatchback are offered with LED headlamps, LED DRLs (Daytime Running Lamps), electrically foldable and adjustable ORVMs (Outside Rear View Mirrors), rear wiper with washer and defogger. It sits on 17 inch alloy wheels.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Interior

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class comes with an all black dashboard with silver accents. The instrument cluster has a multifunction colour display which shows necessary information such as trip, distance to empty, etc. The automatic climate control, infotainment system, steering mounted phone, audio as well as cruise control are equipped as standard fitment in the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. In addition, all variants are offered in all black theme with black upholstery in leather.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Engine

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is powered by a petrol and a diesel engine. The petrol engine is a 1,595 cc unit that produces 122 hp of power at 5,000 rpm and 200 Nm of torque from 1,250 rpm to 4,000 rpm. The diesel engine churns out 136 hp of power between 3,600 rpm and 4,400 rpm and 300 Nm of torque from 1,400 rpm to 3,000 rpm.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Transmission

Both engines in the Mercedes-Benz A-Class are mated to a 7G-DCT 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission. Gear changes are satisfactory but not as quick as other dual clutch automatic gearboxes. That said, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class has a zero to 100 kmph time of 8.8 seconds for the diesel variant and 8.6 seconds for the petrol variant
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Braking and Safety

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is offered with ABS (Anti lock Braking System) with Brake Assist and EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), 6 airbags and Electronic Stability Programme on all variants. These safety norms are a must for its segment.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Mileage

The claimed fuel efficiency of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is 15.5 kmpl for the petrol engine powered variants while the diesel engine powered variants is 17.8 kmpl. These figures are impressive for the luxury hatchback segment.