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Mercedes-Benz A Class Hatchback A220d Exclusive Edition Plus 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1950
Trim	Exclusive Edn Plus
Price	£38,150
Engine Power - BHP	190
Acceleration	7
Top Speed	146 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	141
Length	4419 mm
Width	1796 mm
Height	1440 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	345 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1520 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" Digital instrument cluster display screen
10.25" media display
180 degree rear view camera with parking guidelines
Active parking assist with visual and audible warning of detected obstacles
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
MBUX augmented reality for navigation
Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown and maintenance management
Mercedes me remote services
Outside temperature gauge
Owners manual in English
Pre-installation for private car sharing
Preinstallation for Mercedes Benz link
Service indicator (ASSYST)
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Speed limit assist
Speed sensitive power steering
Traffic sign assist
Trip computer
Ultrasonic sensors positioned in the front and rear bumpers
Wireless charging

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Lowered comfort suspension
Rear axle multi-link

Entertainment

2 USB ports (type C) in rear stowage compartment and one in front of center console
MBUX multimedia system with DAB digital radio and touchpad including satellite navigation
Mercedes-Benz advanced sound system - 225W

Exterior Features

4 Electric Front and Rear windows
Adaptive brake lights
Black chrome plated tailpipe trim
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body colour side skirt
Diamond radiator grille with pins in black and black louvre
Edition badging on the front wings
Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators
Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control
LED tail lamp
LED third brake light
Multibeam LED with adaptive highbeam assist plus
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Privacy glass
Radio aerial
Rain sensing windscreen wipers with two sensitivity settings
Rear fog lights
Rear wiper

Interior Features

3 Spoke flat bottom leather multi function steering wheel with perforated leather in grip area
40:20:40 split folding rear seats
Artico man-made leather/ Dinamica microfiber upholstery
Auto Mercedes-Benz child seat recognition sensor
Black air vents with surround in silver chrome
Black roof lining
Brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs
Electrically adjustable front memory seats including lumbar support
Floor mats with black top stitching and embroidered edition logo and piping in light grey
Floor mats with stitched edging and AMG lettering
Front centre armrest with storage compartment
Front seat backs luggage nets
Front seat cushion length adjustment
Galvanished gear shift paddles on steering wheel
Heated front seats
Height/reach adjustable steering column
Illuminated front door sills with changeable cover
Interior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting
Interior mirror with reading lamps in black and frameless
Rear armrest with 2 cupholders
Rear head restraints
Seat occupancy sensor for front passenger seat
Sports seats with integrated headrests
Stowage compartment in centre console with retractable cover
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Touchpad on center console
Twin front cupholders
Two zone thermotronic luxury automatic climate control

Packs

Light and sight pack - A Class
Mirror package - A Class
Night pack - A Class Exclusive Edition Plus
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
Black seatbelts
Bonnet with power domes
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 entry lock/unlock
Keyless Go
Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function
Urban guard vehicle protection system with immobiliser and interior protection

Trim

Light longitudinal grain aluminium trim painted

Wheels

19" AMG cross spoke light alloy wheels painted in black with high sheen finish
Summer tyres
Tirefit sealant kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.044
HC+NOx	0.022
Noise Level dB(A)	69
NOx	0.017
Particles	0.0008
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	141

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1950
Compression Ratio	15.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92.3
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	53.3
WLTP - MPG - High	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	50.4

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	27E
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)	7
Engine Power - BHP	190
Engine Power - RPM	3800
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	1600
Top Speed	146 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/40 R19
Tyre Size Rear	225/40 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	AMG CROSS SPOKE
Wheel Type	19" 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)	51
Gross Vehicle Weight	2015 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1185 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	345 l
Max. Loading Weight	495 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1520 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11 m

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