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A250e AMG Line Premium Plus Edition 5dr Auto

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MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS HATCHBACK SPECIAL EDITIONS A250e AMG Line Premium Plus Edition 5dr Auto
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Vehicle Information

Electric Range
Range 43 miles
Battery Size
Battery Size 11 kWh
Emissions
Co2 24.00 g/km
Connector Type
AC Plug Type Type 2
Stopwatch
0 - 62mph 6.60 seconds
No. of Seats
No. of Seats 5
Engine Size
Engine Size 1.3 litres

Standard Equipment

Technical Data

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Driver Convenience

  • Ultrasonic sensors positioned in the front and rear bumpers
  • 10.25" Digital instrument cluster display screen
  • 10.25" media display
  • 180 degree rear view camera with parking guidelines
  • Acoustic ambient protection
  • Active parking assist with visual and audible warning of detected obstacles
  • Attention assist
  • Brake pad wear indicator warning light
  • Car wash mode
  • Direct steering
  • Dual bluetooth interfaces
  • DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport and Individual)
  • ECO start/stop function
  • Fluid level warning indicator for fuel, oil, coolant and washer fluid
  • Hard-disk navigation
  • Hey Mercedes Voice activation
  • Lamp failure indicator
  • Lane keeping system
  • Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown management and maintenance
  • Mercedes me remote services
  • Outside temperature gauge
  • Owners manual in English
  • Pre-installation for car sharing
  • Preinstallation for Mercedes Benz link
  • Remote and charging services plus
  • Service indicator (ASSYST)
  • Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
  • Traffic sign assist
  • Trip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

  • 7.4 kW monophase on board charger
  • Comfort suspension
  • Mode 2 charging cable with 3pin and 5m upto 2.3kW
  • Mode 3 charging cable 11 kW
  • Rear axle multi-link

Entertainment

  • 10 speakers
  • 2 USB ports (type C) in rear stowage compartment and one in front of center console
  • DAB Digital radio
  • MBUX multimedia system with DAB digital radio and touchpad including satellite navigation
  • Mercedes-Benz sound system - 100W

Exterior Features

  • 4 Electric Front and Rear windows
  • Adaptive brake lights
  • AMG bodystyling - Front apron with splitter in chrome, rear apron with chrome trim and chrome visible trim elements in tailpipe
  • Automatic headlights
  • Black weather strip
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour side skirt
  • Body coloured door mirrors
  • Edition badging on the front wings
  • Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators
  • Exclusive diamond radiator grille
  • Exhaust system - Twin visible tailpipes in polished stainless steel
  • Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
  • Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control
  • High gloss black beltline
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED High level third brake light
  • LED tail lamp
  • Multibeam LED headlights with adaptive highbeam assist plus
  • Panoramic sliding sunroof
  • Privacy glass
  • Radio aerial
  • Rain sensing windscreen wipers with two sensitivity settings
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Window line trim strip in high gloss black

Interior Features

  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 Spoke flat bottom leather multi function steering wheel with perforated leather in grip area
  • 40:20:40 split folding rear seats
  • Artico man-made leather/Microfibre Dinamica upholstery with contrast stitching in light grey
  • Auto Mercedes-Benz child seat recognition sensor
  • Black air vents with surround in silver chrome
  • Black roof lining
  • Brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs
  • Charging socket
  • Controller on centre console with chrome surround
  • Floor mats with black top stitching and embroidered edition logo and piping in light grey
  • Front centre armrest with storage compartment
  • Front seat backs luggage nets
  • Front seat cushion length adjustment
  • Galvanished gear shift paddles on steering wheel
  • Heated front seats
  • Height/reach adjustable steering column
  • Illuminated front door sills with changeable cover
  • Interior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting
  • Interior mirror with reading lamps in black and frameless
  • ISOFIX and top tether child seat fixing points in two outer rear seats
  • Pre-entry climate control
  • Rear armrest with 2 cupholders
  • Rear head restraints
  • Seat occupancy sensor for front passenger seat
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sports seats with integrated headrests
  • Stowage compartment in centre console with retractable cover
  • Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Touchpad on center console
  • Twin front cupholders
  • Two zone thermotronic luxury automatic climate control

Packs

  • Light and sight pack - A Class
  • Mirror package - A Class
  • Night pack - A Class Saloon/Hatchback
  • Seat comfort pack - A Class

Passive Safety

  • 3 rear 3 point seatbelts
  • ABS with Brake Assist
  • Active bonnet
  • Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist
  • Black seatbelts
  • Childproof locks manually operated for rear doors and electrically operated for rear power windows
  • Crash responsive emergency lighting
  • Driver and passenger head and side airbags
  • Drivers knee airbag
  • Dual stage driver/passenger airbags
  • Electronic parking brake
  • ESP curve dynamic assist
  • ESP with ASR
  • Front and rear seatbelt reminder
  • Front brake callipers with Mercedes Benz lettering
  • Perforated front brake discs
  • Radar based regeneration
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Window airbags

Security

  • Alarm system/interior protection/immobiliser
  • Keyless entry lock/unlock
  • Keyless Go
  • Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function
  • Urban guard vehicle protection system with immobiliser and interior protection

Trim

  • Matrix look light longitudinal grain aluminium trim element

Wheels

  • 18" AMG 5 twin spoke light alloy wheels aerodynamically optimised painted in black with highsheen finish
  • Summer tyres
  • Tirefit sealant kit

Electric Vehicle Data

  • Battery Capacity in kWh
    15.6
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)
    330
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change
    10-100
  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW
    2.3
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)
    195
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change
    10-100
  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW
    7.4
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)
    105
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change
    10-100
  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW
    22
  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)
    Not Available
  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change
    Not Available
  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW
    Not Available
  • Battery Leased
    No
  • Battery Type
    Lithium-ion
  • Charging Port Location
    Right Side Rear
  • Coupler/Connector Type
    Type 2
  • NEDC Electricity Consumption kWh/100 km
    14.8
  • NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles
    39
  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage
    62000
  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years
    6
  • Usable Battery Capacity
    10.6
  • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH
    13.6
  • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL
    11.9
  • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH
    4
  • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL
    4.2
  • WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (kWh/100km) - Comb
    18.3
  • WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (miles/kWh) - Comb
    3.4
  • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb
    69
  • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb
    43

Emissions - ICE

  • CO
    0.01
  • HC
    0.016
  • HC+NOx
    Not Available
  • Noise Level dB(A)
    65
  • NOx
    0.013
  • Particles
    0.0001
  • Standard Euro Emissions
    EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

  • WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb
    24

Engine and Drive Train

  • Camshaft
    DOHC
  • Catalytic Convertor
    Yes
  • CC
    1332
  • Compression Ratio
    10.6:1
  • Cylinder Layout
    IN-LINE
  • Cylinders
    4
  • Cylinders - Bore (mm)
    72.2
  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm)
    81.4
  • Engine Layout
    FRONT TRANSVERSE
  • Fuel Delivery
    TWIN TURBO
  • Gears
    8 SPEED
  • Number of Valves
    16
  • Transmission
    SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies
    No

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb
    6.4
  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High
    6.7
  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High
    5.5
  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low
    8.5
  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium
    6.1
  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb
    44.1
  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High
    42.2
  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High
    51.4
  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low
    33.2
  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium
    46.3
  • WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb
    1
  • WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb
    282.5

General

  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying
    Yes
  • Badge Engine CC
    1.3
  • Badge Power
    218
  • Based On ID
    91595
  • Coin Description
    e
  • Coin Series
    AMG Line Prem+ Ed
  • Generation Mark
    3
  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07
    32E
  • Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years
    30
  • Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years
    3
  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %
    Not Available
  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %
    Not Available
  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09
    Not Available
  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %
    Not Available
  • NCAP Safety Assist %
    Not Available
  • Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?
    No
  • Service Interval Frequency - Months
    12
  • Service Interval Mileage
    15500
  • Special Edition
    Yes
  • Special Order
    No
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage
    Unlimited
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years
    3
  • Vehicle Homologation Class
    M1

Performance

  • 0 to 62 mph (secs)
    6.6
  • Engine Power - BHP
    218
  • Engine Power - KW
    160
  • Engine Power - RPM
    5500
  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT
    332
  • Engine Torque - MKG
    45.9
  • Engine Torque - NM
    450
  • Engine Torque - RPM
    1620
  • Top Speed
    146

Test Cycles

  • Emissions Test Cycle
    WLTP
  • RDE Certification Level
    RDE 2

Tyres

  • Alloys?
    Yes
  • Space Saver?
    No
  • Tyre Size Front
    225/45 R18
  • Tyre Size Rear
    225/45 R18
  • Tyre Size Spare
    TYRE REPAIR KIT
  • Wheel Style
    AMG 5 TWIN SPOKE
  • Wheel Type
    18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

  • Height
    1452
  • Height (including roof rails)
    Not Available
  • Length
    4419
  • Wheelbase
    2729
  • Width
    1796
  • Width (including mirrors)
    1992

Weight and Capacities

  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
    35
  • Gross Vehicle Weight
    2155
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)
    1125
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)
    310
  • Max. Loading Weight
    475
  • Max. Roof Load
    75
  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked
    1600
  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked
    750
  • Minimum Kerbweight
    1680
  • No. of Seats
    5
  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb
    11

MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS A250e AMG Line Premium Plus Edition 5dr Auto

- Independent review from Car and Driving
  • Performance
    7
  • Handling
    7
  • Comfort
    7
  • Space
    7
  • Styling
    8
  • Build
    8
  • Value
    7
  • Equipment
    8
  • Economy
    7
  • Depreciation
    7
  • Insurance
    7

By Jonathan Crouch

Introduction

Back in 2018, the fourth generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class offered an even stronger proposition to buyers in the premium compact hatch segment. If you define luxury in terms of technology and you're looking for a posh-badged family hatch from the 2018-2023 period, you're going to like it a lot..

Models

5dr family hatch (1.3 petrol [A180/A200] / 2.0 diesel [A200d] / 1.3 PHEV [A250e] / 2.0 petrol [A 35/A 43 AMG])

History

Mercedes-Benz is a company often portrayed as being deeply conservative, though in fact, no other manufacturer has such a record of innovation. Today, the brand is bolder, more forward-thinking and younger in feel, attributes that were very much in evidence in this fourth generation version of its smallest A-Class model, launched in 2018. In this form, this car was pitched even more directly against sporty premium compact family hatches like Audi's A3 and BMW's 1 Series thanks to key new driving features, sharper looks and extra media connectivity, plus this car set a fresh standard in terms of interior design. From launch, we were told to regard this A-Class as what the market calls a 'compact premium family hatchback' - in other words, a Focus or Astra-sized car with superior quality and a bit of extra badge equity. It's the kind of very profitable product that all the mainstream makers wish they could sell but which is primarily defined by this car and its two closest competitors, the Audi A3 and BMW's 1 Series. The frumpy tall-sided first and second generation 'W168' and 'W169'-series A-Class models were paragons of design and space efficiency, but they didn't really threaten these two rivals in any meaningful way. This car's MK3 model 'W176'-series predecessor though, which switched to more of a conventional sporty hatchback format, very definitely did. Over 60% of its sales were to people who'd never bought a Mercedes before and it lowered the average age of an A-Class buyer by more than a decade. There were certainly things to work on though. The cabin of the old MK3 design still wasn't quite as spacious and well built as that of a rival Audi A3. And in their efforts to make the MK3 A-Class sporty and dynamic like a BMW 1 Series, the development team made its suspension fidgety and overly stiff. That's why so much effort and investment went into this fourth generation model, which according to its maker at launch 'completely refined modern luxury in the compact class' - quite a claim. The brand thought that this 'modern luxury' should now be partly defined by technology, so that got a key focus thanks to the introduction of a completely new 'MBUX' ('Mercedes-Benz User eXperience') infotainment set-up, built into sophisticated cabin design that instantly made rivals look dated. There was an all-new range of efficient petrol and diesel engines too, all of it sat on a fresh 'MFA2' platform that was planned to underpin a whole future generation of compact Mercedes models. This made possible the 30mm wheelbase increase needed to release extra cabin and luggage space. Plus there was autonomous driving tech, a new era of headlamp technology and another step forward to terms of safety provision. This then, was the compact hatch that Audi and BMW always feared Mercedes might build. But both will be developing products to beat it. It sold until Mercedes introduced a significant facelift in early 2023. It's the pre-facelift MK4 A-Class models we look at here.

What You Get

In analysing the styling of this MK4 A-Class, let's start in profile so we can see the way that this model is visually extended by its longer wheelbase and this sharp character line that runs from nose to tail below the glass house. The wing mirrors are mounted mid-way along it, rather than being integrated into the windscreen pillar, and the bonnet slopes down more heavily than it did with the previous car, emphasising what Mercedes hopes is a more dynamic, upright front end. Inside, it'll be like nothing you've ever previously sat in when it comes to a car of this class, the key change being the lack of the kind of cowled instrument binnacle that almost every other car on the market has to have. Instead, two elongated square colour TFT screens are provided, one for the centre-dash infotainment system, the other for the dials you view through the sophisticated three-spoke multi-function steering wheel. These monitors are both 7-inches in size with base-trimmed variants, but are upgraded to 10.25-inches in size with plusher trim levels. The central one is your main interface for the brand's 'MBUX' ('Mercedes-Benz User eXperience') multimedia system, which includes hard disc sat nav and the brand's latest - but sometimes rather frustrating - 'Hey Mercedes' voice control system. Aside from connectivity, the trimming's classy and though material quality isn't class-leading, it's all put together in a way that really raises the bar for interiors in this segment. In the rear, a six-footer might still struggle a little to sit behind another adult of similar height but overall, there's significantly more room for knees and legs than there was with the MK3 design. We wouldn't though, put too much store in Mercedes' claim that this is a 'five seater', a statement which seems to be at odds with the way that the cabin in the back was styled very much to suggest accommodation for two. And the boot? Well at 370-litres in size, it's 29-litres bigger than the trunk of the previous model. Thanks to the two-section rear lights, the loading aperture is 200mm wider than before and the luggage compartment floor is 115mm longer. Fold down the seats completely and 1,210-litres of total capacity can be freed up.

What You Pay

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What to Look For

Most A-Class owners in our survey were satisfied, but inevitably, there were some who'd experienced problems. Both automatic and manual gearboxes on this W177 model can sometimes cause problems. With the automatic, they will be highlighted by the ECU giving you a prominent warning on the dashboard along with the relevant fault code. This might well be accompanied by a loss in power and limited gear selection as the car is forced into limp mode. If the fault is with one of the rarer manual gearbox models, then you'll probably experience some kind of crunching or whining, which might be the result of bearing wear or failure. Correcting automatic transmission problems might require a complete replacement of the gearbox ECU, the solenoids, the valve chest and the coding that accompanies such a repair. Problems with manual gearboxes will need a synchromesh repair. On diesel models, you might experience the particulate filter warning light coming on if the car has too often been used for short journeys. A quick blow-out on a dual carriageway might well solve the problem. We've heard a few reports of misfiring engines caused by a problem with the ignition coil pack which will see the engine management warning sensor coming on. A few owners have complained of sticking boot catches and windscreen washer failure too. Otherwise, it's just the usual things. Check the interior for child damage, check the alloy wheels for scratches and insist on a complete service history. Check for uneven panel gaps and paint flaws. Inspect the electrics and the air conditioning functionality - it should blow our really chilled air. Some owners in our survey complained of un-Mercedes-like squeaks and rattles; try the car you have in mind across a bumpy bit of road to try and expose any nasty noises.

Replacement Parts

(approx based on a 2019 A 200 - Ex Vat) An air filter is around £21. A pollen filter is around £26. Front brake pads sit in the £45 to £76 bracket for a set, while rear brake pads cost around £10 upwards for a set. Front brake discs can cost around £100-£157. Rear brake discs can cost around £78-£80. A headlamp is around £331. A water pump is around £56-£89; a wiper blade is around £12.

On the Road

This fourth generation A-Class built on the sporty-handling legacy of its predecessor. We don't think the 'Direct-Steer' steering system's quite as feelsome as it was in the MK3 model, but it still enables you to place the car where you'd want through the curves and really enjoy this Mercedes if you're a keen driver. Body roll's kept well in check and you're favoured with prodigious grip that's impressively untroubled by mid-corner bumps. Thanks partly to this model's slightly longer, slightly more sophisticated MFA2 platform, ride quality is a match for the premium segment competition - but could be better. And would have been had Mercedes not decided to equip all mainstream variants with low-cost torsion beam rear suspension rather than a more sophisticated multi-link rear set-up. As for engines, well the popular versions get engines developed by Mercedes in conjunction with its European Alliance partner Renault. As before, there's a 116hp 1.5-litre diesel for the popular A180d derivative - or a couple of 1.3-litre petrol units: either the 136hp engine fitted to the base A180. Or the variant most original buyers chose, the 163hp A200, which features cylinder deactivation technology, enough to help this particular A-Class deliver reasonable efficiency figures - 47.1mpg on the combined cycle and 136g/km of CO2. That's with a manual gearbox, but it's the 7G-DCT automatic that most original buyers preferred. You have to have this self-shifter if you go for the rapid petrol 2.0-litre A250 model, which offers up 224hp and almost hot hatch performance.

Overall

Once, Mercedes was merely known as a purveyor of traditional luxury: today, its products champion modern luxury. As any rival brand will tell you, the difference is important. That's something you can tangibly feel on acquaintance with this 'W177'-series A-Class. Head of Design Gorden Wagener reckoned this MK4 model was a generation ahead of the competition and in certain respects, he was right. The cabin for example, redefined the segment standard and the 'MBUX' infotainment system was also potentially standard-setting. And in summary? Well you're probably aware that most German models require you to spend plenty if you're going to experience all they have to offer: that's even more the case with this one. Without the fancy larger interior screens, this A-Class lacks a bit of its showroom uniqueness, a selling point that's vital for this car to have in the face of renewed competition from BMW, Audi and Volvo in this segment. Even so, those who can afford the asking prices will find this hatch sporty, self-assured and possessed of a feel-good factor that really does make you feel special if you've specced your chosen variant correctly. Which is exactly what owning a car of this kind should be all about.

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