 The Stuttgart-based brand Choice of two body versions and seven engines Standard appointments significantly upgraded yet again
Two equipment
lines with a decidedly individual character
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The new-generation A-ClassSince 1997 the A-Class has self-confidently and emphatically shown itself to be a cut above other compact cars, and set standards in safety, practicality and reliability. To date around 1.7 million male and female drivers worldwide have been convinced by these and the many other qualities of the A-Class.
New driver support systems as standard equipment The A-Class is also distinctly superior to other compact cars where safety and comfort features are concerned. The standard appointments already include adaptive front airbags, head/thorax sidebags, adaptive belt force limiters, crashresponsive front head restraints, a multifunction steering wheel, speed-sensitive power steering (parameter steering), a selective damping system and air conditioning. Now Mercedes-Benz has extended this large range of features with more standard equipment and new driver support systems which further enhance both safety and comfort: • Larger-capacity stowage compartment between the front seats • Exterior mirrors painted in the vehicle colour • Hill-start assist • Adaptive, flashing brake lights • Crash-responsive emergency lighting • Cupholder in a new design • Power windows with one-touch control • Headlamp assist • Luggage cover • Hubcaps in a new design • Upholstery fabrics in a new design • Door handles painted in the vehicle colour • Ambient and warning light in the tailgate ELEGANCE and AVANTGARDE with even more individual features The ELEGANCE and AVANTGARDE lines are highlighted by additional comfort and design features. The features introduced with the model facelift include the following in addition to the basic model: • Oval exhaust tailpipe made of polished stainless steel • Chrome trim strip above the side skirts • Front apron with chrome insert, in a distinctive design for the AVANTGARDE model • Rear bumper with chrome inserts and reflector-look, additional black insert for the AVANTGARDE model • 16-inch light-alloy wheels in a 10 twin-spoke design (ELEGANCE) or fivespoke design (AVANTGARDE) • Leather-lined steering wheel • Foglamps with chrome surround • Seat upholstery in fabric and ARTICO man-made leather • Luxury seat package with front seat cushion angle adjustment, front lumbar supports and height-adjustable front passenger seat • Myrtle wood trim (ELEGANCE) or diagonally brushed aluminium trim in smoke-silver (AVANTGARDE) New optional extras for even more economy and comfort
• Active parking assist • Audio 20, on request also with an integrated 6 CD-changer • Audio 50 APS with Europe-wide DVD navigation, on request with an integrated 6 DVD-changer • COMAND APS with HDD navigation and map display • ECO start-stop function (for A 150 and A 170 with manual transmission) • LINGUATRONIC voice control with whole-word commands • LOGIC7 surround-sound system • Media interface for external music units A number of optional extras are also included in the attractive equipment packages which Mercedes-Benz has put together for the A-Class. These are the Light and Sight Package, the Sports Package and the new Selective Package, which includes a leather interior, electrically adjustable front seats with heating and the THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control system.
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More than half of these are new Mercedes customers
– clear testimony to the great attractiveness of the compact Mercedes.
In numerous respects the new-generation A-Class is now an even more attractive
proposition. Its design, equipment, technology, economy and environmental
compatibility have been improved even further, which means that the best
and also most innovative A-Class ever is making its debut in spring 2008.
Individuality continues to be another hallmark of this Mercedes model, with
a choice of two body versions designed to appeal to different customer target
groups: the five-door A-Class with its great day-to-day variability and
practicality, and the three-door coupé which adds a special youthful
and sporty appeal to the outstanding safety and comfort attributes of the
A-Class. Further options to realise individual wishes are offered by the
ELEGANCE and AVANTGARDE design and equipment lines, as well as by special
equipment packages and a range of useful optional extras. As before, the
A-Class is available with a choice of seven four-cylinder engines which are
combined with a five or six-speed manual transmission, depending on the level
of torque. The variable AUTOTRONIC transmission is also available on request.
The output range of these engines extends from 60 kW/82 hp to 142 kW/193
hp; with a fuel consumption of 4.5 to 8.1 litres per 100 kilometres (combined
NEDC consumption), these four-cylinder units are among the most economical
engines in their displacement and output classes.
The list of available optional extras continues to
include high-tech systems which are by no means to be expected in this vehicle
class. For example the newly developed infotainment units, which boast a
colour display, Bluetooth interface, telephone keypad and a connection for
external audio units depending on the model. The new top-of-the-line Audio
50 APS and COMAND APS units also have additional functions such as Europe-wide
navigation and a DVD drive. COMAND APS is also equipped with a voice control
system as standard. Page Another outstanding technical highlight is the new
active parking assist, which helps the driver to reverse into parking spaces
and carries out all the necessary steering movements automatically. The newly
developed optional extras for the A-Class at a glance: