An elite representation of the younger face of the Stuttgart based manufacturer, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class comes to us at an introductory price of Rs 21.93 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai) for the A180 CDI Style petrol model and Rs 22.73 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai) for the A180 CDI Sport mode.
History of Mercedes-Benz A-Class
“The pictures simply do not do justice to the actual dimensions of the car.” It’s a completely fresh interpretation to the classic two-box design, and if looks could kill, that metallic front grille flanked by those swoopy LED striped headlights pierces you like an arrow through the heart.
There has indeed been an overwhelming sense of overall drama leading up to the launch of the German luxury car maker’s tiniest yet shiniest star yet. And now that is has been officially launched and is standing right before us, it must be said that as far as styling is concerned Mercedes-Benz have simply outdone themselves, despite conceiving a much smaller package.
The A-Class range internationally gives buyers a range of models to pick from, but India just gets the A 180 CGI and the A 180 CDI. Well for now at least. The petrol A 180 CGI packed with a high-tech 4-cylinder 1.6 litre unit featuring a turbo, variable valve timing and direct fuel injection pushes out 122 PS @ 5000 rpm and a meaty 200 Nm of twist between 1250-4000 rpm. Don’t forget it’s a hatchback and considering its modest proportions that’s plenty of power for you to play around with.
Speaking of efficiency the A 180 CGI we recently tested returned A 180 CGI 6.8 kmpl in chock-a-block traffic conditions, while on the highways the figure rose to 12 kmpl. Safety equipment is like expected on any automobile with the three pointed star badge; it is top notch on the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class. With 295 mm discs up front and 276 mm discs at the rear coupled with ESP, ASR, ABS and Brake Assist, the A-Class stops with reassuring confidence.
Features of Mercedes-Benz A-Class
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History of Mercedes-Benz A-Class
“The pictures simply do not do justice to the actual dimensions of the car.” It’s a completely fresh interpretation to the classic two-box design, and if looks could kill, that metallic front grille flanked by those swoopy LED striped headlights pierces you like an arrow through the heart.
There has indeed been an overwhelming sense of overall drama leading up to the launch of the German luxury car maker’s tiniest yet shiniest star yet. And now that is has been officially launched and is standing right before us, it must be said that as far as styling is concerned Mercedes-Benz have simply outdone themselves, despite conceiving a much smaller package.
The A-Class range internationally gives buyers a range of models to pick from, but India just gets the A 180 CGI and the A 180 CDI. Well for now at least. The petrol A 180 CGI packed with a high-tech 4-cylinder 1.6 litre unit featuring a turbo, variable valve timing and direct fuel injection pushes out 122 PS @ 5000 rpm and a meaty 200 Nm of twist between 1250-4000 rpm. Don’t forget it’s a hatchback and considering its modest proportions that’s plenty of power for you to play around with.
Speaking of efficiency the A 180 CGI we recently tested returned A 180 CGI 6.8 kmpl in chock-a-block traffic conditions, while on the highways the figure rose to 12 kmpl. Safety equipment is like expected on any automobile with the three pointed star badge; it is top notch on the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class. With 295 mm discs up front and 276 mm discs at the rear coupled with ESP, ASR, ABS and Brake Assist, the A-Class stops with reassuring confidence.
Features of Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Along with the standard models, three trim lines will be offered: Urban, Style, and the top-shelf AMG Sport packages.
These won't offer any additional power, but rather varying levels of equipment and, in the case of the AMG Sport, enhanced styling and handling.
Inside, the new A-Class offer a new level of mobile technology integration for the Mercedes brand, including advanced iPhone connectivity through its new "Digital DriveStyle" app and the optional "Drive Kit Plus for the Apple iPhone" package.
Driver-aid and safety features include Attention Assist, Brake Hold, Hill-Start Assist, Distronic Plus, Adaptive Highbeam Assist, Blind Spot and Lane Keeping Assist, Active Parking Assist, Linguatronic and Reversing Camera.
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