The new-generation Mercedes A-Class!
The new Mercedes A-Class reconciles the conflicting aims of sporty performance and enhanced comfort – able to switch characteristics in a matter of seconds.
Mercedes-Benz offers the A-Class in two diesel and three petrol variants. For the diesel models, the A 200 d and A220 d and the A 200, A 250 Sport and Mercedes-AMG 45 4MATIC for the petrol models.
The Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC also benefits from the model update. With a peak output of 280 kW and maximum torque of 475 Nm, the entry-level model from Mercedes-AMG is the world’s most powerful compact sports model. The revised gear ratios, aerodynamic fine-tuning and the new ‘Dynamic Select’ driving modes raise the overall performance to a higher level.
“With the ‘Dynamic Select’ driving programme selector, the new chassis with adaptive damping and LED high-performance headlamps, the new generation of the A-Class demonstrates just how high the level of innovation can be in this segment”,
says Florian Seidler, Co-CEO Mercedes-Benz South Africa & Executive Director Mercedes-Benz Cars.
“2012 was a year of paradigm change in the compact class. The new A-Class was a radical departure from the preceding series. And a successful one: as the most progressive model in the compact class, the model series has made a significant contribution to make the Mercedes-Benz brand more youthful. With this model update we are now meeting the wishes of many customers for even more comfort with no loss of dynamic performance,”
adds Seidler.
With ‘Dynamic Select’ the vehicle characteristics can be adjusted in seconds at the touch of a button, as the system modifies the engine, transmission, suspension, steering and air conditioning at the driver’s behest. The four driving modes “Comfort”, “Sport”, “Eco” and “Individual” can be conveniently selected using the switch in the upper control panel.
The A 200 rated at 115kW is the entry-level model of the A-Class. The efficiency champion is the A 200 d delivering 100 kW of power and the A 220 d with 130 kW of power and 350 Nm of torque respectively. Both diesel models report 116 (A 200 d) and 109 (A 220 d) CO2 g/km emissions and are therefore not liable for CO2 tax. Fuel consumption on these diesel models are just 4.2 l/100 km for the A 220 d and 4.5 l/100 km for the A 200 d.
The A 220 d now has a slightly higher output of 130 kW while the sport models A 250 Sport now develops 155 kW. The ‘Eco Display’ also takes a new form to assist the driver in maintaining an environmentally friendly style of driving.
The Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC also benefits from the model update. With a maximum output of 280 kW and a peak torque of 475 Nm, the entry-level model from Mercedes-AMG is the world’s most powerful compact sports model. This power pack delivers a dynamic performance that is unrivalled: it accelerates from rest to 100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds. This means that the new Mercedes-AMG A 45 takes 0.4 seconds less for this exercise than its predecessor. At the same time, fuel consumption has been kept at the previous level: no other high-performance model in this category can match its NEDC minimum fuel consumption of 7.3 – 6.9 l/100km (corresponds to 171 – 162 g/km CO2).
Price List
Petrol
Mercedes A-Class – A 200 – R389 200
Mercedes A-Class A 250 Sport – R491 500
Mercedes A-Class A 45 4MATIC – R683 600
Diesel
Mercedes A-Class A 200 d – R419 200
(Auto + R18,000)
Mercedes A-Class A 220 d – R460 100