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Mercedes-Benz A Class Hatchback A180d SE 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1461
Trim	SE
Price	£26,760
Engine Power - BHP	116
Acceleration	10.5
Top Speed	126 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	62.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	117
Length	4419 mm
Width	1796 mm
Height	1440 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	360 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1445 kg

Driver Convenience

180 degree rear view camera with parking guidelines
7" colour screen in instrument panel
7" touchscreen media display
Active lane keep assist
Attention assist
Brake pad wear indicator warning light
Car wash mode
Cruise control + speed limiter
Direct steering
Dual bluetooth interfaces
DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport and Individual)
ECO start/stop function
Fluid level warning indicator for fuel, oil, coolant and washer fluid
Hard-disk navigation
Hey Mercedes Voice activation
Lamp failure indicator
Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown and maintenance management
Outside temperature gauge
Owners manual in English
Pre-installation for private car sharing
Pre-installation for Vehicle Monitoring
Pre-installation for Vehicle Setup
Preinstallation for Mercedes Benz link
Service indicator (ASSYST)
Speed sensitive power steering
Trip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Lowered comfort suspension
Rear axle torsion beam

Entertainment

2 USB ports (type C) in rear stowage compartment and one in front of center console
6 speakers
DAB Digital radio
MBUX multimedia system with DAB digital radio and touchpad including satellite navigation
Mercedes-Benz sound system - 100W

Exterior Features

4 Electric Front and Rear windows
Adaptive brake lights
Black weather strip
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body colour side skirt
Body coloured door mirrors
Chrome beltline trim
Diamond radiator grille with black pins with one louvre in silver + chrome insert
Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators
Halogen headlamps with integrated daytime running lights
Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control
LED third brake light
No visible exhaust tailpipes
Part LED tail light
Radio aerial
Rain sensing windscreen wipers with two sensitivity settings
Rear fog lights
Rear wiper
Window line trim strip in black

Interior Features

3 Spoke leather multi function steering wheel
40:20:40 split folding rear seats
Artico man-made leather/Bertrix fabric upholstery
Auto Mercedes-Benz child seat recognition sensor
Black air vents with surround in silver chrome
Black roof lining
Controller on centre console with chrome surround
Front centre armrest with storage compartment
Front comfort seats with adjustable head restraints
Front door sills with Mercedes Benz lettering
Front seat backs luggage nets
Front seat cushion length adjustment
Gearshift paddles on steering wheel
Heated front seats
Height/reach adjustable steering column
Interior mirror with reading lamps in black and frameless
Manual height adjustable front seats
Rear head restraints
Seat occupancy sensor for front passenger seat
Stowage compartment in centre console with retractable cover
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Thermatic single zone climate control
Touchpad on center console
Twin front cupholders
Velour floor mats

Packs

Light and sight pack - A Class
Seat comfort pack - A Class

Passive Safety

3 rear 3 point seatbelts
ABS with Brake Assist
Active bonnet
Active brake assist includes forward collision warning system with autonomous braking
Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist
Childproof locks manually operated for rear doors and electrically operated for rear power windows
Crash responsive emergency lighting
Driver and passenger head and side airbags
Drivers knee airbag
Dual stage driver/passenger airbags
Electronic parking brake
ESP curve dynamic assist
ESP with ASR
Front and rear seatbelt reminder
ISOFIX and top tether child seat fixing points in two outer rear seats
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle and first aid kit
Window airbags

Security

Alarm system/interior protection/immobiliser
Keyless Go
Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function
Urban guard vehicle protection system with immobiliser and interior protection

Trim

Black seatbelts

Wheels

16" multi spoke light alloy wheels painted in matt black with a high sheen finish
Summer tyres
Tirefit sealant kit

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)	70
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	117

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1461
Compression Ratio	15.1:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	76
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	80.5
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	8
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	62.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	58.9
WLTP - MPG - High	74.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium	65.7

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	17E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	30
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	96
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	91
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	92
NCAP Safety Assist %	75
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	15500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.5
Engine Power - BHP	116
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - NM	260
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	126 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/60 R16
Tyre Size Rear	205/60 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 TWIN SPOKE
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1440 mm
Length	4419 mm
Wheelbase	2729 mm
Width	1796 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1992 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	43
Gross Vehicle Weight	1935 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1200 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	360 l
Max. Loading Weight	490 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1400
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	720
Minimum Kerbweight	1445 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11 m

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