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Brand New Mercedes-Benz A-Class A250e AMG Line Executive 4dr Auto

£2568 Initial rental
£428 Per month + VAT

Featured specification

Standard specification

Driver Convenience

10.25 inch touchscreen central media display10.25" Digital instrument cluster display screen
Acoustic ambient protectionAttention assist
Brake pad wear indicator warning lightCar wash mode
Cruise control + speed limiterDirect steering
Direction indicators with lane change functionDual bluetooth interfaces
DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport and Individual)ECO start/stop function
Engine start/stop buttonFluid level warning indicator for fuel, oil, coolant and washer fluid
Hard-disk navigationHey Mercedes Voice activation
Lamp failure indicatorLane keeping system
Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown management and maintenanceMercedes me remote services
Outside temperature gaugeOwners manual in English
Pre-installation of private car sharePreinstallation for Mercedes Benz link
Remote and charging services plusRemote boot closing
Service indicator (ASSYST)Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Speed limit assistSpeed sensitive power steering
Trip computer in multifunction display with current consumption indicatorWireless charging

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Charging system - AC charging system rated at 11kWComfort suspension
Mode 2 charging cable for domestic socket with 5m up to 1.8kWMode 3 charging cable for wallbox and public charging stations with 4m upto 22 kW

Entertainment

DAB Digital radioMBUX multimedia system
Mercedes Benz sound system (100 W) with 6 speakers 

Exterior Features

4 Electric Front and Rear windowsAdaptive brake lights
AMG body styling - AMG front apron with front splitter and AMG rear apron and visible exhaust tailpipe trim elementsBody colour bumpers
Body colour door handles with chrome insertsBody colour side skirt
Body coloured door mirrorsChrome beltline strips
Diamond radiator grille with pins in fine star patternElectric adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators
Exhaust system with 2 visible tailpipe trim elements and rear apronHeadlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
Heat insulating dark tinted rear and rear side windowsHeated glass rear windscreen + timer control
LED High Performance headlamps including integral LED daytime running lamps and adaptive highbeam assistLED tail lamp
Privacy glassRadio aerial
Rain sensing windscreen wipers with two sensitivity settingsRear boot
Rear fog lightsRear side wing doors
Third brake light featuring LED technologyWindow line trim strip in chrome

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row3 Spoke flat bottom leather multi function steering wheel with perforated leather in grip area
4 way lumbar support40:20:40 split folding rear seats
Air conditioning - One zone thermatic automatic climate control with automatically controlled air distributionAutomatic child seat recognition sensor
Black air vents with surround in silver chromeBlack roof lining
Brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studsCharging socket
Floor mats with AMG letteringFront centre armrest with stowage
Front door sills with Mercedes Benz letteringFront seat backs luggage nets
Galvanished gear shift paddles on steering wheelHeated front seats
Height/reach adjustable steering columnInterior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting
Interior mirror with reading lamps in black and framelessISOFIX and top tether child seat fixing points in two outer rear seats
Pre-entry climate controlRear armrest with 2 cupholders
Seat occupancy sensor for front passenger seatSingle front passenger seat
Sports seats with adjustable head restraintsStowage compartment in centre console with retractable cover
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrorsTwin front cupholders

Packs

Keyless go comfort pack - A ClassLight and sight pack - A Class
Mirror package - A ClassParking pack - A Class
Seat comfort pack - A ClassUSB pack plus - A Class

Passive Safety

3 rear 3 point seatbeltsABS with Brake Assist
Active bonnetActive brake assist includes forward collision warning system with autonomous braking
Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assistBlack seatbelts
Bonnet with power domesChildproof locks manually operated for rear doors and electrically operated for rear power windows
Crash responsive emergency lightingDriver and passenger head and side airbags
Drivers knee airbagDual stage driver/passenger airbags
Electronic parking brakeESP curve dynamic assist
ESP with ASRFront and rear seatbelt reminder
Perforated front brake discsRadar based regeneration
Tyre pressure monitoring systemWarning triangle and first aid kit
Window airbags 

Security

Alarm system/interior protection/immobiliserGuard 360 degree vehicle protection
Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function 

Trim

Light longitudinal grain aluminium trim 

Wheels

18" AMG 5 twin spoke light alloy wheels,aerodynamically optimised, painted in termolite grey with high sheen finishSummer tyres
Tirefit sealant kit
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Technical specification

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty70Battery Capacity in kWh16
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)225Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW3.7Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)105
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change0-100Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW7.4
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)75Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW11Battery TypeLithium-ion
Charging Port LocationRight Side RearCoupler/Connector TypeType 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW11Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage62000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years6Usable Battery Capacity16
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH18.4WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL16.6
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH3.4WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL3.7
WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (kWh/100km) - Comb19.2WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (miles/kWh) - Comb3.2
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb76WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb47

Emissions - ICE

CO0.156HC0.012
Noise Level dB(A)67NOx0.005
Particles0.0001Standard Euro EmissionsEURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb20 

Engine and Drive Train

CamshaftDOHCCatalytic ConvertorTrue
CC1332Compression Ratio12.0:1
Cylinder LayoutIN-LINECylinders4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)72.2Cylinders - Stroke (mm)81.2
Engine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSEFuel DeliveryTWIN TURBO
Gears8 SPEEDNumber of Valves16
TransmissionSEMI-AUTO 

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb6WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High5.1WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium5.5WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb47.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High47.1WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High55.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low31.4WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium51.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb0.9WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb313.9

General

Alternative Fuel QualifyingTrueBadge Engine CC1.3
Badge Power218Coin Descriptione
Coin SeriesAMG Line ExecutiveGeneration Mark3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0732EManufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years30
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years3NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %96
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %91NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 095
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %92NCAP Safety Assist %75
Service Interval Frequency - Months12Service Interval Mileage15500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage999999Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1 

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)7.5Engine Power - BHP218
Engine Power - KW160Engine Power - PSTrue
Engine Power - RPM5500Engine Torque - LBS.FT332
Engine Torque - MKG45.9Engine Torque - NM450
Engine Torque - RPM2000Top Speed143

Test Cycles

Emissions Test CycleWLTPRDE Certification LevelRDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?TrueTyre Size Front225/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear225/45 R18Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel StyleAMG 5 TWIN SPOKEWheel Type18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1458Length4558
Wheelbase2729Width1796
Width (including mirrors)1992 

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)35Gross Vehicle Weight2180
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)345Max. Loading Weight475
Max. Roof Load75Max. Towing Weight - Braked1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked750Minimum Kerbweight1705
No. of Seats5Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb11
The vehicle information above was correct at time of manufacture. Please speak to the dealership for full current specification.

Independent review

Review courtesy of Car and Driving

Mercedes-Benz A

If you're looking at an upper-spec Mercedes A-Class, you have to consider this A 250 e Plug-in Hybrid Saloon version, thinks Jonathan Crouch.

Ten Second Review

Mercedes introduces A-Class buyers to plug-in hybrid technology with this A 250e variant. It can travel up to 44 WLTP-rated miles on a single charge that can be completed from 10-100% in just an hour and 45 minutes from a 7.4kW garage wallbox. And the 1.33-litre petrol engine and 75kW electric motor produce a sprightly 215hp total output, yet a super-low 25g/km CO2 reading. In short, if you can afford it, this Mercedes is easy to like.

Background

The forthcoming and ever-more stringent European emission regulations are going to cost manufacturers not well advanced in electrification an awful lot of money in punitive fines. Mercedes though, now has plenty of electric tech on offer to drive down its group CO2 reading. Its EQ Power brand covers almost every kind of electrification, from mild hybrids and full-EVs in the company's larger models to the space-efficient plug-in hybrid powertrain that fits into this maker's more compact cars. It's that latter PHEV tech we're looking at here, specifically as applied to the Stuttgart manufacturer's smallest model, the A-Class. The model in question, the A 250 e, shares the same plug-in powertrain as the GLA, the B-Class and the CLA, a set-up that right now just happens to be amongst those setting the segment standard. But can it here justify a significant price premium over conventional petrol and diesel A-Class variants? Let's take a look.

Driving Experience

The powerplant on offer here is much as we first saw it back in 2020, expect that a slightly larger battery is fitted (up from 15.5kWh to 16.0kWh usable), which means a slightly higher EV operating range of 48-51 miles (up from a maximum of 44 miles before). As before, the PHEV powertrain is based around a 1,332cc petrol powerplant that manages to put out as much as 218hp. That figure combines the 160hp of this model's 1.33-litre powerplant with a 75kW electric motor linked to that new lithium-ion battery. These power sources collectively generate a pretty potent system pulling power figure of 450Nm. So, not surprisingly, performance is sprightly, 62mph dispatched in just 7.5s en route to 143mph. You have to have front wheel drive and an 8-speed 8G-DCT dual clutch auto transmission. Of most interest to a potential PHEV buyer though, will be that projected WLTP all-electric driving range figure we mentioned earlier. Obviously, you won't get anywhere near that figure if you regularly approach the quoted all-electric top speed of 87mph. An 'Electric' drive programme keeps the car in battery drive unless the accelerator pedal's kickdown function is used. In the 'Electric' programme, the energy recovery level can also be selected via paddles behind the steering wheel. The paddles on the steering wheel enable the selection of five different recuperation levels ('DAUTO', 'D+', 'D', 'D-' and 'D--'). The usual additional 'Comfort', 'Sport' and 'Individual' mode settings are also available. According to the given requirements, the driver is thus able to give priority to electric driving, place the emphasis on driving dynamics or give preference to combustion mode in order to save electric range, for example.

Design and Build

This A 250 e's PHEV set-up now only comes with the A-Class Saloon body style - and, as before, it's been all very cleverly packaged. An innovative exhaust system layout explains the need for a relatively minimal reduction in boot capacity compared with a conventionally-engined A-Class Saloon model (332-litres, as opposed to 405-litres normally). The exhaust ends in a centrally positioned outlet under the vehicle floor, with the rear silencer housed in the transmission tunnel. Integrating the fuel tank into the axle installation space creates additional room beneath the rear seats for the high-voltage battery. Otherwise, it's much as it would be in any other A-Class Saloon. Visual differentiators as to this variant's plug-in status are limited to subtle badging. Inside, the cabin is unchanged, save for extra 'Electric' and 'Battery Level' menus in the MBUX infotainment system. As with any A-Class, in standard spec, you get a couple of 10.25-inch infotainment screens - one in front of the driver for the instruments and a centre-dash one for the infotainment functions. And in the back? Well a six-footer might still struggle a little to sit behind another adult of similar height but overall, there's significantly more room for knees and legs than you might expect.

Market and Model

Mercedes has now decided that this A 250 e plug-in should only be offered with the saloon A-class body style. And the brand has priced this model at about £4,000 above an A 200 d diesel, so you're looking at needing from around £41,500 with base 'AMG Line Executive' trim, around £43,000 with mid-level 'AMG Line Premium'-spec and around £46,500 with top 'AMG Line Premium Plus' trim. Standard kit across the range includes LED headlights, heated front seats and Thermatronic two-zone air conditioning. Infotainment's taken care of by a couple of 7-inch screens that feature the MBUX multimedia system with its 'Mercedes me' connectivity and the 'Hey Mercedes' voice-activated virtual assistant. Even base 'AMG Line Executive' trim includes 18-inch AMG 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels, privacy glass, an AMG body styling kit, ARTICO/DINAMICA sports seats with red contrast stitching and carbon interior trim. Disappointingly, you have to stretch to pricier 'AMG Line Executive' spec to get basics like front and rear parking sensors and smartphone integration, a trim level that also includes wireless charging and a 10.25-inch central media display combined with a 10.25-inch instrument cluster.

Cost of Ownership

The 16.0kWh battery can be charged with AC or DC current via a socket located in the right-hand side wall of the vehicle. This A 250 e can be charged at a 11kW charging station with alternating current (AC) within 1 hour 15 min from 10-100%. Using an 11kW wallbox, it'd be one hour and 45 minutes. Keep everything charged up and Mercedes reckons that 90% of regular commuting journeys can be completed without using the petrol engine. One important comfort feature is the pre-entry climate control prior to starting a journey, which reduces energy usage and can also be activated conveniently by smartphone. The quoted WLTP combined cycle fuel figure is between 282.5 and 353.1mpg and WLTP CO2 emissions are rated up to 19g/km. That means a 8% BiK tax rating; compare that to 30 or 31% for a conventional diesel or petrol-powered A-Class. The MBUX infotainment system assists the driver in finding charging stations. Just start a search simply by saying "Hey Mercedes, find charging stations nearby". Via the 'Mercedes me Charge' system, drivers of this plug-in hybrid model can optionally obtain access to one of the world's largest charging networks, with over 300 different operators in Europe alone (municipalities, car parks, motorways, shopping centres, etc.). Thanks to navigation, Mercedes-Benz customers can find these stations easily and can gain convenient access to the charging stations via the Mercedes me Charge card, the Mercedes me App or directly from the car. No separate contracts are necessary for this: apart from simple authentication, customers benefit from an integrated payment function with simple billing after they have registered their payment method once. Each charging process is booked automatically. The individual charging processes are clearly listed in a monthly invoice.

Summary

The engineering here is compelling: if you were shopping further up the A-Class range, it's certainly difficult to see why you'd buy an A 200d diesel variant for the same sort of money as is being asked here. It's just a pity that Mercedes doesn't feel able to offer this technology with its lowest, most affordable trim level - or now with the hatch body style. Still, you pay for plug-in sophistication and it won't escape the attention of the growing number of buyers in this segment that an A 250 e will now go nearly 20% further on an electric charge than a rival Volkswagen Golf GTE. As usual with Plug-ins, there's lots to like about the PHEV formula if you can afford the asking price for it; superb refinement, clean emissions that lead to super-low BiK taxation and the appealing prospect of largely fuel-free commuting mileage. Ultimately, it's all about whether you can justify the up-front cost. But we still think this A 250 e could make more sense than a conventional model once you add up whole-life costs on a finance deal. And in return for that outlay, you'll get a premium package in return.

Performance
80%
Handling
70%
Comfort
80%
Space
60%
Styling
60%
Build
80%
Value
50%
Equipment
60%
Economy
90%
Depreciation
50%
Insurance
60%

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35 monthly payments of£428
Initial rental£2568
Contract mileage30,000
Term (months)36

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