In Test - Driving Report: Mercedes-Benz A 200 CDI ~ THE AUTOMOTIVE WORLD BLOG

Until now it was thought at the A-Class, more like a retired vehicle. This is the new model over. The A200 CDI showed in the test, ...

The new A-Class, Mercedes does not everything else, but much new. In everyday life, the third generation test shows what she can do.

Firstly, it is different and second than you think. Who yet identified an A-Class vehicle is a pensioner, making the third generation eyes and ears. Especially when friends or sometimes a policeman after the new Mercedes inquire: "And, honestly, what is the way?"

... an as-yet not so unknown dynamics. The chassis of the AMG package bumps ironed out clean and does not break through - but it should not be too tight.

Of, so the A-Class is actually spectacular. At least in terms of driveability. The really special thing is the change to the previous model. It feels, as do the Compact from Stuttgart back a part of the high-roof compact sleek compact sedan. Which is now to appeal to younger drivers.

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New technology, new interior

Technology and interior witness but then the fresh birth: clean processing, clearly readable dials, sports and huge air vents in the SLS style and a range of assistance systems. This includes the cruise control with distance control (from 297 euros), Lane Keeping Assist and Blind Spot Assist (892 Euro), rear view camera (345 euros) and an electronic parking assistant (803 euros). Things you need but not necessarily that one but dropped after a while and you no longer want to miss. Thanks to the wide C-pillar, the tiny rear window and the low seating position makes you feel in the A-Class as in a dark cave and is looking forward to the overtaking of the attention and the warning lights of the Blind Spot Assist, blinking frantically when one runs the risk of foreign touchieren sheet.

A bit A3: From behind the Mercedes recalls by its oval taillights on the first-generation compact car from Ingolstadt.

Forefront in terms of driving dynamics

Also, the grip of the AMG sports steering wheel package like always better after a few kilometers. However, the sharply tailored sports seats are combined with the 18-inch sport wheels AMG package (2,808 euros) a little too much for a pre-loaded disc. When space is not the Mercedes over its competitors, but still goes through as a practical city car with four doors and a luggage compartment volume from 341 to 1157 liters.

The vote makes everyday still fun, especially when you're quickly on your way with pleasure. The suspension irons out bumps clean proposes itself not from deep holes and follows every steering command almost as directly as in a sports car. In terms of driving dynamics this Mercedes is far ahead.

Clean processing, clearly readable dials, sports and huge air vents in the SLS-style and a range of control systems - this A-Class is different than the previous.

The two sides of the Diesels

Diesel loves the early gear and untertouriges driving, but shows from 3,000 rpm also like his teeth when the tires bite powerfully into the asphalt. While the diesel remains pleasantly in the background - acoustically and economically. Although Mercedes is at an average consumption of 4.3 liters per 100 kilometers, the two-week test cycle quoted the onboard computer but 6.4 liter not a good value, despite cautious driving. And even to the need to force it, as the 140-horsepower diesel engine creates loose 210 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 9.3 seconds. Values upon which the current A-Class drivers could only dream of when they wanted this at all. Because of this, the new generation of the compact sedan is certainly not the ideal choice. But for kommod inspired clientele Stuttgart still have the mobile space in the B-Class program.

The built-in test car diesel loves untertouriges early gear and driving, but shows from 3,000 rpm also like his teeth. At end of test, the onboard computer showed an average fuel consumption of 6.4 liters per 100 kilometers - the business information set to 4.3.

Mercedes-Benz A200 CDI - Specifications

Five-door, five-seat sedan in the compact class
Length: 4.29 meters Width: 1.78 meters Height: 1.44 meters Wheelbase: 2.70 meters,
Boot capacity: 341 to 1157 liters
Engine: 1.8-liter diesel engine, 100 kW/136 hp, maximum torque: 300 Nm at 1600-3000 r / min
Acceleration: 0-100 km / h: 9.3 s
Vmax: 210 km / h
Average fuel consumption: 4.3 litres/100 kilometers
CO2 emissions: 111 g / km
Efficiency: A
Test consumption: 6.4 litres/100 kilometers
Price: from 27,787 euros