Mercedes A-Class

The new A-Class sits on a revised platform with a new interior, tech and engines. The sleek exterior moves the old car’s aerodynamics into a new dimension. Although it’s a similar size to the likes of the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra, the Mercedes A-Class is an alternative to more ‘premium’ models, such as the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series. The Saloon has now been added to the range adding extra room for rear passangers and a 420 litre boot.

 

There’s no doubt the Mercedes A-Class interior looks like nothing else. It’s dominated by the two free-standing 7 inch digital screens that sit on top of the dashboard and entry SE trim comes with 16 inch alloys wheels, air conditioning, cruise control, optional driving modes, reversing camera and Artico, man made leather, upholstery. Sport trim adds 17 inch alloy wheels, climate control and LED headlamps, The AMG line has all the AMG styling, 18 inch Alloy wheels and red contrast stitching to the sports seats. The optional Executive equipment Pack includes the delightful 10.25-inch touchscreen media display, heated front seats and Active Parking Assist with front and rear parking sensors, which at retail is a £1395 option but it can be added to most trim lines for £2-400, make sure you choose the correct model number. The Advanced Connectivity package, at £495, includes wireless charging and full Apple Carplay and Android Auto integration.

 

There are now one diesel and two petrol engines to choose from. The diesel is only avaialble with an automatic gearbox, the A200d is a new 2.0 litre unit with 148 bhp respectively and benefit from a new 8 speed dual clutch gearbox, one more than all the other automatics. The A200d offers 8.1 seconds and 137 mph and the fuel economy is an excellent 58.9 for the A200d. The Petrol offerings are both 1.33 litre turbo charged units tuned for two power outputs, A180 with 134 bhp 0-62 in 9.2 seconds and economy of 51.4 mpg and the larger output A200 which has 161bhp and can hit 62mph in 8 seconds and return a claimed 47.1 miles per gallon, both can be paired to a 6 speed manual or a 7 speed dual clutch automatic.

Quote from Matt Watson of Carwow  ‘Lord knows, car reviewers are prone to over-exaggerate, but there really is no other word to describe the A-Class’s cabin. It’s stunning’. Click here to open full brochure.

 Summer Best Buy – Mercedes A-Class A200 1.33 petrol 161 bhp Automatic AMG Line Executive  –  £2099 Advance Payment (£970 wpms)

 

Mercedes A Class Saloon

The Saloon A Class has a little extra extra rear seat room and a bigger, 420-litre, boot, the saloon is 13cm longer than the hatchback. The ‘Sport’ models feature twin seven-inch displays including a central touchscreen. comfort suspension, a DAB radio, 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic two-zone climate control, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Speed Limit Assist and a Keyless-Go starting function. ‘AMG Line’ adds 18-inch AMG alloy wheels, an AMG body styling kit and a three-spoke sports steering wheel. To upgrade to the larger screen, it’s in the the Executive Pack which includes the delightful 10.25-inch touchscreen media display, heated front seats and Active Parking Assist, at retail it’s a £1395 option this can be added to some modes at a £3-400 addition, make sure the dealer is aware that you want to add it, sadly it is only an option on the petrol cars.  Two petrol and one diesel options are available, the The A200 offers 163bhp and 0-62mph in 8.1 seconds and a claimed economy of 46.4 mpg as a manual or 7 speed automatic.

Summer Best Buy – Mercedes A Class Saloon ‘Sport’ A200 Manual –  £1549 Advance Payment (£420 wpms)

Summer Best Buy – Mercedes A Class Saloon ‘AMG Line’ A200 Manual –  £1649 Advance Payment (£520 wpms) or £1899 (£770 wpms) as an Automatic as A180 AMG Line