Mercedes A-class petrol review, test drive and video
Mercedes has launched its second model off the MFA platform, the A-class. But can a hatchback be good enough to wear the three-pointed star?
Published on May 29, 2013 06:00:00 PM
Tech Specs
| Performance | Petrol |
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| 0-60 | 4.30 sec |
| 0-100 | 9.76sec |
| Price | Petrol |
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| Price Range Ex-showroom - Delhi | Rs 22.73 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai) |
| Engine | Petrol |
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| Fuel Type / Propulsion | Petrol |
| Engine Installation | Front, transverse |
| Hybrid type | 4cyls, 1595cc direct-injection turbo-petrol |
| Bore/Stroke (mm) | 83.0/73.7mm |
| Power | 122bhp at 5000rpm |
| Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne) | 20.39kgm at 1250-4000rpm |
| Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne) | 88.72bhp per tonne |
| Transmission | Petrol |
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| Gearbox Type | Front-wheel drive |
| No of Gears | 7-speed dual-clutch, automatic |
| Efficiency | Petrol |
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| Tank size (lts) | 50-litres |
| Body | Petrol |
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| Construction | Five-door, monocoque, hatchback |
| Weight (kg) | 1375kg |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver |
| Suspension | Petrol |
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| Front | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs |
| Rear | Independent, coil springs |
| Steering | Petrol |
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| Type | Rack and Pinion |
| Type of power assist | Electric |
| Brakes | Petrol |
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| Front | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs |
| Anti-lock | Yes |
| Dimensions | Petrol |
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| Length (mm) | 4292mm |
| Width (mm) | 1780mm |
| Height (mm) | 1433mm |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2699mm |
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