The Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177) is the fourth and current generation of the A-Class range of subcompact executive hatchbacks and sedans. It was launched in 2018 as the successor to the W176 A-Class, with sales commencing in March 2018.[7] The available body styles include:
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
Production | April 2018 – present |
Model years | 2018–present |
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Designer | Mark Fetherston[6] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact executive car (C) |
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Layout |
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Platform | MFA2 |
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Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission |
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Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid (A 220 e / A 250 e) |
Battery | 15.6 kWh lithium-ion (Plug-in hybrid) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase |
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Length |
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Width | 1,796 mm (70.7 in) |
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Chronology | |
Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W176) |
The W177 A-Class hatchback officially debuted at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.[11] It is based on the front-wheel drive MFA2 (Modular Front Architecture) platform and features front MacPherson struts, and rear torsion beam suspension on lower end models or a multi-link rear suspension on A250 models.[12]
In mid-2020, the production of the North American-market A-Class sedan returned to Rastatt, Germany from the COMPAS plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico to increase the production capacity of the GLB.[13]
The vehicle received a facelift in 2023. [14]
A 4-door sedan model was released in late 2018.[15] The A-Class sedan is sold alongside the A-Class hatchback in Europe, while it marks the first time the A-Class is offered in North America but as a sedan only in the US and as both a hatchback and sedan in Canada[16] and Mexico.
It is based on the Mercedes-Benz Concept A Sedan revealed at the 2017 Shanghai Motor Show and came in response to demand for a more practical alternative to the Mercedes-Benz CLA.[17] A long-wheelbase sedan model (Z177) was also unveiled at the 2018 Auto China Show, featuring a 60 mm (2 in) longer wheelbase and is sold exclusively in China.[18]
At its debut Daimler claimed it had the lowest aerodynamic drag of all production vehicles in the world, with a drag area below 0.49 m2, depending on exact equipment, including aerodynamic wheel and tire combination, grille shutters, etc.
The W177 A-Class comes as standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, keyless ignition, and LED daytime running lights.[19]
All models feature the new Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system with a redesigned touch interface and voice-controlled smart assistant that is activated by saying "Hey Mercedes".[20] MBUX also contains what3words functionality as standard. It is also able to offer quick shortcuts to menus based on the past habits of the user.[21] The system is also optionally available with an augmented reality navigation system that records and displays directional arrows on the road in the navigation system.[22]
Standard models feature two 7-inch displays for the instrument cluster and MBUX screen, and can be upgraded to a 10.25-inch display with touchpad controls,[23] real-time traffic information, and traffic sign recognition.[24] Other available options include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto,[25] ambient lighting, a head-up display,[26] and the use of a smartphone to lock or unlock the car via NFC.[27]
The A 35 4MATIC+ model was unveiled at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.[28] It uses an all-wheel drive layout and has a 7-speed dual clutch AMG SpeedShift DCT transmission.[29]
On 2 January 2019, the automobile insurance company, HUK24, accidentally revealed the information about new A 45 4MATIC+ and A 45 S 4MATIC+ AMG in its website.[30] The engine is heavily revised M133 and renamed M139 with higher compression ratio (9.0:1 versus 8.6:1 for M133 engine) and a twin-scroll turbocharger situated behind the engine for better air flow management. There are two power levels: A 45 4MATIC+ with 285 kW (382 hp) and 480 N⋅m (354 lb⋅ft) and A 45 S 4MATIC+ with 310 kW (416 hp) and 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft).[31] At 416 hp (422 PS), the M139 engine is the most powerful series production four-cylinder engine with specific output of 208 hp (211 PS) per litre (or 104 hp per cylinder).[32][33]
Model | Years | Configuration | Displacement | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Top Speed | Fuel Consumption/Efficiency (EU-Norm combined) |
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A 160 | 07/2018– | I4 turbo (M282 DE14 LA) | 1,332 cc | 80 kW (109 PS; 107 hp) at 5,000 rpm | 180 N⋅m (133 lbf⋅ft) at 1,375 rpm | 10.9 seconds | 200 km/h (124 mph) | 5.0 L/100 km (47 mpg‑US) |
A 180 | 07/2018– | I4 turbo (M282 DE14 LA) | 1,332 cc | 100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp) at 5,000 rpm | 200 N⋅m (148 lbf⋅ft) at 1,460 rpm | 9.2 seconds | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 5.0 L/100 km (47 mpg‑US) |
A 200 | 05/2018– | I4 turbo (M282 DE14 LA) | 1,332 cc | 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 250 N⋅m (184 lbf⋅ft) at 1,620 rpm | 8.0 seconds | 230 km/h (143 mph) | 5.0 L/100 km (47 mpg‑US) |
A 220 | 07/2018– | I4 turbo (M260 DE20 LA) | 1,991 cc | 140 kW (190 PS; 188 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 300 N⋅m (221 lbf⋅ft) at 1,800–4,000 rpm | 6.9 seconds | 240 km/h (149 mph) | 6.2–6.4 L/100 km (38–37 mpg‑US) |
A 220 4MATIC | 07/2018– | I4 turbo (M260 DE20 LA) | 1,991 cc | 140 kW (190 PS; 188 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 300 N⋅m (221 lbf⋅ft) at 1,800–4,000 rpm | 6.9 seconds | 235 km/h (146 mph) | 6.5–6–6 L/100 km (36–39–39 mpg‑US) |
A 250 | 05/2018– | I4 turbo (M260 DE20 LA) | 1,991 cc | 165 kW (224 PS; 221 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft) at 1,800–4,000 rpm | 6.2 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 6.2–6.5 L/100 km (38–36 mpg‑US) |
A 250 4MATIC | 07/2018– | I4 turbo (M260 DE20 LA) | 1,991 cc | 165 kW (224 PS; 221 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft) at 1,800–4,000 rpm | 6.2 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 6.5–6.6 L/100 km (36–36 mpg‑US) |
A 35 AMG 4MATIC | 12/2018– | I4 turbo (M260 DE20 LA) | 1,991 cc | 225 kW (306 PS; 302 hp) at 5,800-6,100 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) at 3,000–4,000 rpm | 4.7 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 7.3–7.4 L/100 km (32–32 mpg‑US) |
A 45 AMG 4MATIC+ | 2020– | I4 twin-scroll turbo (M139) | 1,991 cc | 285 kW (387 PS; 382 hp) at 5,800–6,100 rpm | 480 N⋅m (354 lbf⋅ft) at 3,000–4,000 rpm | 4.0 seconds | 250 km/h (155 mph) | TBA |
A 45 S AMG 4MATIC+ | 2020– | I4 twin-scroll turbo (M139) | 1,991 cc | 310 kW (421 PS; 416 hp) at 5,800–6,100 rpm | 500 N⋅m (369 lbf⋅ft) at 3,000–4,000 rpm | 3.9 seconds | 270 km/h (168 mph) | 8.3–8.4 L/100 km (28–28 mpg‑US) |
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A 160 d | 05/2019– | I4 turbo (OM 608 DE 15 SCR) | 1,461 cc | 70 kW (95 PS; 94 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750-2,500 rpm | 12.4 seconds | 193 km/h (120 mph) | 4.0–4.3 L/100 km (59–55 mpg‑US) |
A 180 d | 05/2018–12/2020 | I4 turbo (OM 608 DE 15 SCR) | 1,461 cc | 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 260 N⋅m (192 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750-2,750 rpm | 10.6 seconds | 202 km/h (126 mph) | 4.1–4.3 L/100 km (57–55 mpg‑US) |
A 180 d | 12/2020– | I4 turbo (OM 654 DE 20 SCR) | 1,950 cc | 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) at 3,400 rpm | 280 N⋅m (207 lbf⋅ft) at 1,300-2,600 rpm | 10.0 seconds | 206 km/h (128 mph) | 4.4–4.9 L/100 km (53–48 mpg‑US) |
A 200 d | 11/2018– | I4 turbo (OM 654 DE 20 SCR) | 1,950 cc | 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) at 4,500 rpm | 320 N⋅m (236 lbf⋅ft) at 1,400-3,200 rpm | 8.1 seconds | 220 km/h (137 mph) | 4.0–4.3 L/100 km (59–55 mpg‑US) |
A 220 d | 11/2018– | I4 turbo (OM 654 DE 20 SCR) | 1,950 cc | 140 kW (190 PS; 188 hp) at 4,500 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) at 1,600-2,600 rpm | 7.0 seconds | 235 km/h (146 mph) | 4.3–4.5 L/100 km (55–52 mpg‑US) |
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A 220 e | 08/2019– | I4 turbo (M282 DE14 LA) | 1,332 cc | 100 kW (136 PS; 134 bhp) (Engine) / 67.2 kW (91 PS; 90 bhp) (Electric) | 200 N⋅m (148 lbf⋅ft) (Engine) / 300 N⋅m (221 lbf⋅ft) (Electric) | ?.? seconds | ||
A 250 e | 08/2019– | I4 turbo (M282 DE14 LA) | 1,332 cc | 116 kW (158 PS; 156 bhp) (Engine) 75 kW (102 PS; 101 bhp) (Electric) 160 kW (218 PS; 215 bhp) (Combined) |
250 N⋅m (184 lbf⋅ft) (Engine) 300 N⋅m (221 lbf⋅ft) (Electric) 450 N⋅m (332 lbf⋅ft) (Combined) |
6.6 seconds | 235 km/h (146 mph) | 1.4–1.5 L/100 km (170–160 mpg‑US) |
Model | Years | Types |
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A 160 | 07/2018–present | 6-speed manual |
A 180 | 07/2018–present | 6-speed manual, 7-speed automatic 7G-DCT |
A 200 | 05/2018–present | 6-speed manual, 7-speed automatic 7G-DCT |
A 220 | 07/2018–present | 7-speed automatic 7G-DCT |
A 220 4MATIC | 07/2018–present | 7-speed automatic 7G-DCT |
A 250 | 05/2018–present | 7-speed automatic 7G-DCT |
A 250 4MATIC | 07/2018–present | 7-speed automatic 7G-DCT |
A 35 AMG | 12/2018–present | 7-speed automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G |
A 45 AMG | 2020–present | 8-speed automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G |
A 45 S AMG | 2020–present | 8-speed automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G |
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A 160 d | 05/2019–present | 6-speed manual |
A 180 d | 05/2018–12/2020 | 6-speed manual, 7-speed automatic 7G-DCT |
A 180 d | 12/2020–present | 6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic 8G-DCT |
A 200 d | 11/2018–present | 8-speed automatic 8G-DCT |
A 220 d | 11/2018–present | 8-speed automatic 8G-TRONIC |
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A 220 e | 05/2018–present | 8-speed automatic 8F-DCT |
A 250 e | 05/2018–present | 8-speed automatic 8F-DCT |
The 2018 A-Class scored five stars overall in its Euro NCAP test.[34]
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Adult occupant: | 36.5 | 96% |
Child occupant: | 45.0 | 91% |
Pedestrian: | 44.2 | 92% |
Safety assist: | 9.8 | 75% |
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