Mercedes A 200 Automatic, test - Road Test
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Mercedes A 200 Automatic, test - Road Test
We tried the Mercedes A 200 Automatic: the fourth generation of the German compact has a neat finish, a pleasant driving experience and is equipped with a lively 1.3 hp 163 engine that is not heavy on petrol. However, practicality is not its strong point (it is necessary to integrate standard equipment).
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To promote the new A-Class, Mercedes marketing bet on the (current) MBUX infotainment system and impressive dual-display on the dashboard. The fourth series of the compact Star - the new benchmark in the "premium C segment" - is, however, much more: a complete car (easy and pleasant to drive, agile and not very thirsty for fuel) that convinces not only in "practicality". and "standard equipment".
Much of car advertising is emotional, enhancing content that is sometimes even missing from the advertised model. In case of a new Mercedes class Ainstead, the video focused on just one of the many benefits compact della Stella (great multimedia system MBUX) overshadows all other characteristics that make the German "C segment" the new benchmark in its category.
In our road test we have to check Mercedes A 200 Automatic in the most luxurious setting Premium: let's open your strengths e defects.
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city
In city la new Mercedes class A – 4,42 meters long and has a good length visibility and a useful reversing camera as standard - it protects well. In car parks, though, you have to watch out for scratches: the only raw plastic protection is at the bottom of the rear bumper.
Le suspensions they respond well to paving stones and engine 1.3 turbocharged petrol engine with 163 hp - very responsive (8 seconds on exactly "0-100") - less responsive than expected at low rpm. However, keep in mind that there is nothing to worry about.
Outside the city
On curves Mercedes A 200 Automatic our main character road test convinces: maneuverability in a close mixture and with one steering precise at the desired point.
The sand engine is paired with Automatic transmission a double clutch seven-speed transmission for fast and smooth gear shifting. It must be said, however, that this is the drivetrain that gives the best in a quiet ride.
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Fourth series Mercedes class A this is the perfect car formotorway: comfortable on troughs (despite the calibration suspensions tends to stiffness, noticeable only - and not too much - for those who occupy the rear seats), silent and with a well soundproofed interior.
Is different brakes powerful, gives a sense of safety when changing direction at high speeds. Forautonomy The Stuttgart company claims to have driven 826 km with a full tank of gasoline, while actually reaching an altitude of 700 is impossible.
Life on board
Versatility is not the strength of the new Mercedes class A: While it is true that the rear passengers now have a lot of legroom, it is also true that there is little room left in the head and shoulder area. Even trunk could be more: 370 liters, which becomes 1.210 when the rear seats are folded down.
La compact Teutonic redeems itself finish (in good condition) and with a new multimedia system MBUX: Upgradable online, capable of learning thanks to artificial intelligence and intelligent voice commands with natural language understanding, which are activated by the expression “Hey mercedes».
Last but not least, the impressive dashboard is made up of a dual display. But be careful: to have both 10,25 "(standard 7") you have to spend at least over € 2.200. € 1.670 for the Tech package (which includes a 10,25-inch center screen, autonomous parking system and a rearview mirror package) and € 549 for the front-driver mirror.
Price and costs
La Mercedes A 200 Automatic Premium analyzed in our road test It has price segment average - 36.891 euro - in combination with standard equipment integrate: AMG line (Matrix grille in silver chrome, AMG front apron with chrome splitter, AMG side skirts and rear apron AMG with chrome trim and exposed tailpipes, front brake calipers with logo Mercedes-Benz, chrome stripes on the belt and windows and sports pedals AMG made of brushed stainless steel with non-slip rubber pads), lowered finish, AMG alloy wheels from 18", dual-zone automatic climate control, Cruise control, Dynamic selection with four driving programs (Eco, Comfort, Sport and Individual), LED headlights, MBUX, navigator, seat comfort package (passenger seat height adjustment, seat cushion angle and depth adjustment of the front seat cushion), storage nets on the front seat backrests, sports seats with Arctic / Dinamica upholstery, Rain sensor, AMG sports velor floor mats, television camera rear, touchpad and sport leather steering wheel with chrome grille.
I consumption very low (manufacturer claims 19,2 km/l - NEDC cycle - and with moderate driving style you can stay above 15: not bad for a 163 hp turbo-petrol) and value retention promises to be excellent ( Mercedes class A is always in great demand in the secondary market). On the other side, Warranty only two years with unlimited mileage: minimum required by law.
safety
La Mercedes class A is one of compact safer to handle: offers as standard air bag for knees, Active Brake Assist, active bonnet for pedestrian safety, pressure control bus, automatic speed limit detection, active anti-skid system (steering wheel vibration warns the driver in the event of an accidental departure from the lane, and ESP can intervene in one-way braking at speeds from 60 to 200 km / h), while the most advanced systems do not are required.
But that's not all: the German "C-segment" offers excellent forward visibility and a very powerful braking system. Not forgetting that we are talking about a car that is as maneuverable as it is glued to the asphalt.
Specification
Technique
| engine | turbo petrol, 4 cylinders |
| bias | 1.332 см |
| maximum power | 120 kW (163 HP) @ 5.500 weights |
| Maximum torque | From 250 Nm to 1.620 inputs |
| conviction | Euro 6d-TEMP |
| Exchange | 7-speed automatic |
Power
| Trunk | 370 / 1.210 liters |
| Tank | 43 liters |
Performance and consumption
| maximum speed | 225 km / h |
| Acc. 0-100 km / h | 8,0 with |
| Average consumption | 19,2 km / l (NEDC) |
| Freedom | 826 km |
| CO2 emissions | 120 g / km |
Usage costs
| price | 36.891 euro |
| Bollo | 335,40 euro |
accessories
| 18-inch alloy wheels | serial |
| Cruise control | serial |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | 732 euro |
| LED headlights | serial |
| Blind spot monitoring | 549 euro |
| Satellite navigator | serial |
| Rain sensor | serial |
| Rearview Camera | serial |
| Luke | 1.135 euro |
| Metallic paint | 720 euro |
