Mercedes-Benz A-class Limousine review, road test

A posh new compact luxury sedan that promises to be more practical than the popular CLA sedan it replaces.

Published on Jun 02, 2021 08:00:00 AM

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Tech Specs
PricePetrol ATDiesel AT
Ex-showroom - DelhiRs 39.90 lakh / Rs 56.24 lakhRs 40.90 lakh
Warranty3 years or Unlimited km3 years or Unlimited km
EnginePetrol ATDiesel AT
Engine InstallationFront, transverseFront, transverse
Type4 cyls, turbo-petrol / 4 cyls, turbo-petrol4 cyls, turbo-diesel
Cubic Capacity (cc)1332cc / 1991cc1950cc
Bore/Stroke (mm)72.2/81.4mm / 83/92mm82/92.3mm
Compression Ratio10.6:1 / 10.5:115.5:1
Max Power (hp @ rpm)163hp at 5500rpm / 306hp at 5800-6100rpm150hp at 3400-4400rpm
Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)250Nm at 1620-4000rpm / 400Nm at 3000-4000rpm320Nm at 1400-3400rpm
Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne)113.19hp per tonne / 187.73hp per tonne95.54hp per tonne
Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne)173.61Nm per tonne / 245.39Nm per tonne203.82Nm per tonne
Specific Output (hp/litre)122.37hp per litre / 153.69hp per litre76.92hp per litre
TransmissionPetrol ATDiesel AT
Drive LayoutFront-wheel drive / All-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
Gearbox TypeDual clutch automaticDual clutch automatic
No of Gears78
1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm4.462/6.47 / 3.857/7.404.051/7.55
2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm2.647/10.91 / 2.429/11.572.842/10.77
3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.438/17.69 / 2.905/17.032.737/15.37
4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.976/26.06 / 1.189/24.011.92/21.91
5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.755/33.69 / 0.872/32.740.951/32.19
6th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.6833/42.31 / 1.162/42.580.744/41.15
7th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.547/52.83 / 0.936/52.860.854/49.26
8th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm-0.674/62.42
Final Drive Ratio4.167/4.733:1 / 2.385/4.133:13.933/2.862:1
BrakingPetrol ATDiesel AT
80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)24.05m, 2.39s / 22.9m, 2.24s24.05m, 2.39s
EfficiencyPetrol ATDiesel AT
City (kpl)7.23kpl / 5.1kpl12.54kpl
Highway (kpl)12.27kpl / 11.82kpl17.72kpl
Tank size (lts)43 litres / 51 litres43 litres
AccelerationPetrol ATDiesel AT
0 - 10 kph (sec)0.53s / 0.39s0.65s
0 - 20 kph (sec)1.06s / 0.73s1.17s
0 - 30 kph (sec)1.59s / 1.05s1.69s
0 - 40 kph (sec)2.24s / 1.49s2.17s
0 - 50 kph (sec)2.94s / 1.98s2.77s
0 - 60 kph (sec)3.76s / 2.49s3.52s
0 - 70 kph (sec)4.81s / 3.03s4.37s
0 - 80 kph (sec)5.89s / 3.66s5.32s
0 - 90 kph (sec)7.11s / 4.33s6.39s
0 - 100 kph (sec)8.50s / 5.13s7.62s
0 - 110 kph (sec)10.17s / 6.02s8.99s
0 - 120 kph (sec)11.98s / 7.00s10.52s
0 - 130 kph (sec)14.06s / 8.03s12.42s
0 - 140 kph (sec)16.52s / 9.14s14.51s
1/4 mile (sec)15.83s / 13.08s15.26s
20-80kph (sec)5.57s / 3.33s4.49s
40-100kph (sec)6.73s / 4.01s5.87s
BodyPetrol ATDiesel AT
ConstructionFour-door sedan, monocoqueFour-door sedan, monocoque
Weight (kg)1440kg / 1630kg1570kg
Front Tyre205/55 R17 / 235/40 ZR18205/55 R17
Rear Tyre205/55 R17 / 235/40 ZR18205/55 R17
Spare TyreSpace saverSpace saver
SuspensionPetrol ATDiesel AT
FrontIndependent, McPherson struts, coil springsIndependent, McPherson struts, coil springs
RearIndependent, coil springsIndependent, coil springs
SteeringPetrol ATDiesel AT
TypeRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power assistElectricElectric
Turning Circle Diameter (mts)11m / 11.54m11m
BrakesPetrol ATDiesel AT
FrontDiscDisc
RearDiscDisc
DimensionsPetrol ATDiesel AT
Length4549mm / 4558mm4549mm
Width (mm)1796mm / 1850mm1796mm
Height1425mm / 1411mm1425mm
Wheel base2729mm2729mm
Front Track (mm)1567mm / 1573mm1567mm
Rear Track (mm)1542mm / 1570mm1542mm
Rear Interior Width (mm)1350mm1350mm
Ground Clearance (mm)127mm / 113mm (est)127mm
Boot Capacity (Lts)405 litres395 litres

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