Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine Launched In India

Mercedes Benz launched the A-Class Limousine in India with prices starting from INR 39.90 lakh and going up to INR 56.24 lakh. t has been made available in three variants - A200 Progressive Line, A200d Progressive Line, and A35 AMG 4Matic. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine replaces the A-Class hatchback and the CLA in India.The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine adopts the latest Mercedes design language that brings it in line with the new C-Class and the E-Class facelift. The new wraparound LED headlamps and tail lamps look very sleek and stylish. The face is adorned by a large but simple-looking front grille. The curvy front fascia, smooth surfacing on the sides, and the upright roofline smoothly flowing down to the boot lid give the A-Class a very elegant silhouette.The AMG-spec model on the other hand comes with AMG-specific styling that includes a tweaked front grille, more aggressive-looking front, and rear bumpers, sportier alloy wheels, an aggressive rear diffuser, a boot lip spoiler, and circular dual-tip exhaust pipes. The A-Class Limousine also boasts 0.22cd, the lowest drag coefficient for any production car in the world today.On the inside, the dashboard is dominated by the twin 10.25-inch screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment screen. The turbine-style AC vents continue to look as cool as ever and the center console has a clean, uncluttered design. It also comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, a panoramic sunroof, cruise control, electronically adjustable front seats with memory function, and dual-zone climate control. Safety features onboard include seven airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, and a rear-view camera. On the inside, the AMG A35 is more or less similar to the standard A-Class Limousine in terms of equipment and design.The Mercedes Benz A-Class is offering the option of both petrol and diesel engines. The petrol engine is a 1.3-liter, four-cylinder turbo-petrol unit that produces 163hp and 250Nm. Meanwhile, the diesel engine is a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder turbo-diesel unit that develops 150hp and 320Nm. While the petrol engine comes mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox, the diesel engine is offered with an 8-speed DCT gearbox.  The Mercedes-AMG A35 is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 306hp of power and 400Nm of torque. The engine comes mated to the same 7-speed DCT gearbox but power is sent to all four wheels via Mercedes’ 4Matic all-wheel-drive system.