Back to new strength: The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Yes, one can say at first glance that the new model is also a Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The completely new compact model of the Stuttgarter continues to be young and dynamic - just like the predecessor generation. But something is different: The youngest scion of the Mercedes family looks in contrast to its predecessor adult and less chubby. In addition, the Swabians want to have found their old strength and have made the A-Class so "comfortable, like never before", it echoes from Stuttgart. Attention was also paid to the fundamentally new interior and MBUX - new German for Mercedes-Benz User Experience. What hides behind this feature, among other things, should clarify the following lines.

Design - Something Botox pleasing?

Grim as ever. But the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class is pleasantly fresh and clear

Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer of Daimler AG, sees the design of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class as the next step in the "Sensual Clarity" design philosophy. That fits: clear shapes, meet "sensual" surfaces and almost take on the technoid charm of the vehicle manufacturer from Ingolstadt. Nevertheless, the Stuttgarter manages to have an emotional effect - even though beading and lines have been greatly reduced.

Concise is beyond that the newcomer is to be identified immediately as A-class, only somehow different. But what is it that differentiates it from its predecessor? It seems almost as if that had been blessed with plenty of Botox and thus shows smooth surface, as never before. Unlike the vast majority of people, this does not harm the design - quite the contrary. This is where the slightly optimized dimensions and proportions come into play, such as the wheelbase grown by 30 mm. This naturally stretches and gives the design language a certain sportiness even while standing. The deep-drawn bonnet and the flat Multibeam LED headlights exacerbate this character. Also new is the star grill, which offers a reinterpretation of the previously known brand barbecue, which opens to the bottom.

For a richer appearance of the profile in addition to the stretched contour line, especially the larger wheels from 16 to 19 inch. In addition, the sideline is crucial for the optically wide-looking rear: A strong move of the Greenhouse and the resulting shoulder section make the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class muscular. In addition, the design of the now divided, narrow taillights looks fresh.

Interior - The A-Class wants to catch up to the top

“Inch” used to mean rims. Today, two (optional) 10,25-inch displays offer maximum interior enjoyment

As an example, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class At least that's what you want to express with the modern luxury that the entry-level model offers as an option. Of course, luxury already starts with the space conditions, which were not exactly a hobbyhorse of little Swabians. But the new model should provide a significant increase in shoulder, elbow and headroom and easier entry into the rear. In addition there is a luggage compartment grown on 370 liters with a wider cargo compartment opening. In addition, there are a few tricks and tricks to make the load volume more usable. But let's face it: the A-Class is not a haulage vehicle in this generation. The new model with a large number of new, larger storage compartments and an improved all-round view appeals because the pillar trim has been reduced by around 10 percent.

And the luxury of the S-Class? The compact model with its optional features, such as the seat heating and air conditioning as well as the multi-contour seat with massage function, would like to offer this. In general, there is the agony of choice on this subject, as three different types of seats are available: In addition to the base seats, one can opt for the comfort stalls or the integral sports seats.

Stretched proportions and reduced lines: the new A-Class is straightforward

But luxury is not just about options - not all of which are mentioned here - but about the interior design. That works avant-garde by moving forward without a scoop over the displays and offers a smooth, completely free-standing widescreen display. At least if you take a few euros in your hand, as the Mercedes-Benz A-Class drives up from the factory with two 7-inch displays. The mixture of an 7 and 10,25 inch display looks nicer, whereby only the choice of two 10,25 inch displays makes the cockpit a real highlight. These include the ventilation nozzles in turbine optics, which are surrounded by the ambient lighting. Otherwise, it manages to offer a floating impression of the dashboard. Incidentally, one can choose from 64 colors, which are staged in ten color worlds and should offer atmospheric color changes. When will the light organ app for the new A-Class come?

MBUX - The tongue twister gives its rendezvous

Special meaning finds with Mercedes the term MBUX. This is not a new North German term for a worn leggings. No, this is about a new multimedia system that sees people at the center of attention and wants to make their lives easier. It combines intuitive and natural operation with learning software that also has artificial intelligence. It is adaptable to any driver and adjusts to those. This is intended to create an emotional bond between the vehicle and the passengers. More about all that shows detailed view of the cockpit.

Motors - When only half the team starts ...

The profile of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class is characterized by “sensual clarity”

... even then there is still a lot of music in the tent. To unfold the formulation: It is about the new A 200 with 120 kW / 163 PS and 250 Nm of maximum torque. The unit gets its power from 1.4 liters of displacement and has a fuel-efficient cylinder deactivation - but only in conjunction with the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Then should be a combined consumption of 5,1 liters, while it should be about half a liter more with the six-speed manual transmission. The shrunken engine also does not have to hide behind when it comes to performance: with dual-clutch transmissions, exactly 8,0 seconds pass by up to 100 km / h, and the handset requires two-tenths more. There is agreement on the maximum speed of 225 km / h.

The next most powerful drive is the A 250, which is exclusively available as a double coupler. With 165 kW / 224 PS, it offers a level of performance that was not long ago reserved for large six-cylinder diesels. However, the A250 needs only 2,0 liter displacement and generates from it - turbo charging is thanks - strong 350 Nm torque. This one is - if you drop the right foot tree trunk like bottom plate - within 6,2 seconds at 100 km / h and a maximum of 250 km / h fast. However, the combined standard consumption of exactly six liters is not achieved in this way.

As currently the only diesel, the Stuttgart introduce the new Merdes-Benz A-Class as A 180d. The displacement is limited to 1.5 liters - Renault Greetings - and allows a performance of 85 kW / 116 PS and 260 Nm. Those who fear evil in terms of performance, especially in view of the fact that this drive is also available only with dual-clutch transmission, will be happy about the strong paper. 10,5 seconds pass to 100 km / h and the maximum speed is 202 km / h - not bad for this base. This can also be said of the consumption, which the Swabians want to have determined with 4,1 liters on average. And so that the exhaust gases are also clean, the A 180d has an AdBlue cleaning system.

Two-chassis Society

Feather and spring: Depending on the drive, there are two different axles in the rear

When the landing gear Stuttgart now go a way that we already from the Golf or the current one Opel Astra know. For example, the A 250 and the 4Matic variants have a multi-link rear axle, which should transmit less vibration and noise to the passengers. The entry-level models, on the other hand, are delivered with a torsion beam rear axle. Regardless of the engine, you can decide for yourself when choosing the comfort suspension with steel suspension or the active damper adjustment, which allows a freely selectable damper behavior. On the other hand, Dynamic Select is standard and allows an individual driving experience at the push of a button.

Assistants - "Safety first" also applies in the A-Class

One of the core topics at Mercedes-Benz has always been safety. In the case of the new A-Class, functional ranges of the upper class, such as partially automated driving, should also be available in the compact model. Camera and radar systems monitor the environment and can look ahead to 500 m. The map and navi data are also used for this, so the Distronic is supported in a variety of situations on a route-based basis and adjusts the speed. In addition, an active emergency stop and lane change assistant are ready - of course, all optional. As standard, there is an active brake assist, while the Pre-Safe Plus, which is even to detect a threatening rear-end collision, can be found on the option list. But in this case, the old wisdom applies: "having is better than needing".

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