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MERCEDES-BENZ A Class Saloon

A250e AMG Line Premium 4dr Auto

MERCEDES-BENZ A Class Saloon - A250e AMG Line Premium 4dr Auto

Vehicle Information

List Price
£43,365.00
Transmission
Automatic
Fuel Type
Petrol Plugin
Fuel Consumption
N/A
0-62 mph
7.5 secs
Engine Size
1.3 CC
No. of Doors
4
CO2
TBC g/km
By Line

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.

Displayed below is the vehicle and technical data which is provided by a third party. Please check manufacturer's website prior to any order you place. If any specific feature is required that isn't listed, please make this clear to your account manager at your earliest convenience.
DRIVER CONVENIENCE
  • 10.25 inch touchscreen central media display
  • 10.25" Digital instrument cluster display screen
  • Acoustic ambient protection
  • Attention assist
  • Blind spot assist
  • Brake pad wear indicator warning light
  • Car wash mode
  • Cruise control + speed limiter
  • Direct steering
  • Direction indicators with lane change function
  • Dual bluetooth interfaces
  • DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport and Individual)
  • ECO start/stop function
  • Engine start/stop button
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • Fluid level warning indicator for fuel, oil, coolant and washer fluid
  • Fluorescent jacket for driver
  • Hard-disk navigation
  • Hey Mercedes Voice activation
  • Lamp failure indicator
  • Lane keeping system
  • Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown management and maintenance
  • Mercedes me remote services
  • Outside temperature gauge
  • Owners manual in English
  • Pre-installation of private car share
  • Preinstallation for Mercedes Benz link
  • Remote and charging services plus
  • Remote boot closing
  • Service indicator (ASSYST)
  • Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
  • Speed limit assist
  • Speed sensitive power steering
  • Trip computer in multifunction display with current consumption indicator
  • Wireless charging
ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
  • Charging system - AC charging system rated at 11kW
  • Charging system - DC charging system rated at 22 kW
  • Comfort suspension
  • Mode 2 charging cable for domestic socket with 5m up to 1.8kW
  • Mode 3 charging cable for wallbox and public charging stations with 4m upto 22 kW
ENTERTAINMENT
  • DAB Digital radio
  • MBUX multimedia system
  • Mercedes Benz advanced sound system (225 W) with 10 speakers, 1 central speaker, speakers on doors, a tweeter on door,one sub woofer + boost amplifier
EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 4 Electric Front and Rear windows
  • Adaptive brake lights
  • AMG body styling - AMG front apron with front splitter and AMG rear apron and visible exhaust tailpipe trim elements
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Body colour door handles with chrome inserts
  • Body colour side skirt
  • Body coloured door mirrors
  • Chrome beltline strips
  • Diamond radiator grille with pins in fine star pattern
  • Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators
  • Exhaust system with 2 visible tailpipe trim elements and rear apron
  • Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
  • Heat insulating dark tinted rear and rear side windows
  • Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control
  • LED High Performance headlamps including integral LED daytime running lamps and adaptive highbeam assist
  • LED tail lamp
  • Privacy glass
  • Radio aerial
  • Rain sensing windscreen wipers with two sensitivity settings
  • Rear boot
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Third brake light featuring LED technology
  • Window line trim strip in chrome
INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 Spoke flat bottom leather multi function steering wheel with perforated leather in grip area
  • 40:20:40 split folding rear seats
  • Air conditioning - Two zone thermotronic luxury automatic climate control with display
  • AMG floor mats
  • Automatic child seat recognition sensor
  • Black air vents with surround in silver chrome
  • Black roof lining
  • Brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs
  • Charging socket
  • Electrically adjustable front memory seats including lumbar support and backrest inclination
  • Front centre armrest with stowage
  • Front seat backs luggage nets
  • Galvanished gear shift paddles on steering wheel
  • Heated front seats
  • Height/reach adjustable steering column
  • Illuminated Mercedes Benz lettering front door sills with changeable cover
  • Interior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting
  • Interior mirror with reading lamps in black and frameless
  • ISOFIX and top tether child seat fixing points in two outer rear seats
  • Pre-entry climate control
  • Rear armrest with 2 cupholders
  • Seat occupancy sensor for front passenger seat
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sports seats with adjustable head restraints
  • Stowage compartment in centre console with retractable cover
  • Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Twin front cupholders
  • Artico man-made leather/microcut microfibre upholstery with contrast top stitching in red (Available as no-cost option)
PACKS
  • Keyless go comfort pack - A Class
  • Light and sight package - A Class
  • Mirror package - A Class
  • Parking pack with 180 degree view - A Class
  • Seat comfort pack - A Class
  • USB pack plus - 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
  • Perforated front brake discs
  • Radar based regeneration
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Window airbags
SECURITY
  • Alarm system/interior protection/immobiliser
  • Guard 360 degree vehicle protection
  • Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function
TRIM
  • Light longitudinal grain aluminium trim
WHEELS
  • 19" AMG multi-spoke light alloy wheels,aerodynamically optimised, painted in titanium grey with high sheen finish
  • Summer tyres
  • Tirefit sealant kit
Displayed below is the vehicle and technical data which is provided by a third party. Please check manufacturer's website prior to any order you place. If any specific feature is required that isn't listed, please make this clear to your account manager at your earliest convenience.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE DATA
  • Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty:70

  • Battery Capacity in kWh:16

  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins):225

  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change:0-100

  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW:3.7

  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins):105

  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change:0-100

  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW:7.4

  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins):75

  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change:0-100

  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW:11

  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins):25

  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change:10-80

  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW:22

  • Battery Leased:No

  • Battery Type:Lithium-ion

  • Charging Port Location:Right Side Rear

  • Coupler/Connector Type:Type 2

  • Maximum Charging Rate - kW:22

  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage:62000

  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years:6

  • Usable Battery Capacity:16

  • WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH:19.2

  • WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL:17.4

  • WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH:3.2

  • WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL:3.6

  • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb:81

  • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb:50

EMISSIONS - ICE
  • CO:0.212

  • HC:0.012

  • HC+NOx:Not Available

  • Noise Level dB(A):65

  • NOx:0.003

  • Particles:0.0001

  • Standard Euro Emissions:EURO 6

EMISSIONS - PHEV
  • WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb:19

ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN
  • Camshaft:DOHC

  • Catalytic Convertor:Yes

  • CC:1332

  • Compression Ratio:12.0:1

  • Cylinder Layout:IN-LINE

  • Cylinders:4

  • Cylinders - Bore (mm):72.2

  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm):81.2

  • Engine Layout:FRONT TRANSVERSE

  • Fuel Delivery:TWIN TURBO

  • Gears:8 SPEED

  • Number of Valves:16

  • Transmission:SEMI-AUTO

FUEL CONSUMPTION - ICE
  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies:No

FUEL CONSUMPTION - PHEV
  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb:6.3

  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High:6.4

  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High:5.4

  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low:9.4

  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium:5.5

  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb:44.8

  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High:44.1

  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High:52.3

  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low:30.1

  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium:51.4

  • WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb:0.8

  • WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb:353.1

GENERAL
  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying:Yes

  • Badge Engine CC:1.3

  • Badge Power:218

  • Based On ID:Not Available

  • Coin Description:e

  • Coin Series:AMG Line Premium

  • Generation Mark:3

  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07:32E

  • 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

  • Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?:No

  • Service Interval Frequency - Months:12

  • Service Interval Mileage:15500

  • Special Edition:No

  • Special Order:No

  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage:Unlimited

  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years:3

  • Vehicle Homologation Class:M1

PERFORMANCE
  • 0 to 62 mph (secs):7.5

  • Engine Power - BHP:218

  • Engine Power - KW:160

  • Engine Power - RPM:5500

  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT:332

  • Engine Torque - MKG:45.9

  • Engine Torque - NM:450

  • Engine Torque - RPM:2000

  • Top Speed:143

TEST CYCLES
  • Emissions Test Cycle:WLTP

  • RDE Certification Level:RDE 2

TYRES
  • Alloys?:Yes

  • Space Saver?:No

  • Tyre Size Front:225/40 R19

  • Tyre Size Rear:225/40 R19

  • Tyre Size Spare:TYRE REPAIR KIT

  • Wheel Style:AMG MULTI SPOKE

  • Wheel Type:19" ALLOY

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
  • Height:1458

  • Height (including roof rails):Not Available

  • Length:4558

  • Wheelbase:2729

  • Width:1796

  • Width (including mirrors):1992

WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres):35

  • Gross Vehicle Weight:2190

  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up):345

  • Max. Loading Weight:475

  • Max. Roof Load:75

  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked:1600

  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked:750

  • Minimum Kerbweight:1715

  • No. of Seats:5

  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb:11

By Line

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.

Displayed below is the vehicle and technical data which is provided by a third party. Please check manufacturer's website prior to any order you place. If any specific feature is required that isn't listed, please make this clear to your account manager at your earliest convenience.
DRIVER CONVENIENCE
  • 10.25 inch touchscreen central media display
  • 10.25" Digital instrument cluster display screen
  • Acoustic ambient protection
  • Attention assist
  • Blind spot assist
  • Brake pad wear indicator warning light
  • Car wash mode
  • Cruise control + speed limiter
  • Direct steering
  • Direction indicators with lane change function
  • Dual bluetooth interfaces
  • DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport and Individual)
  • ECO start/stop function
  • Engine start/stop button
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • Fluid level warning indicator for fuel, oil, coolant and washer fluid
  • Fluorescent jacket for driver
  • Hard-disk navigation
  • Hey Mercedes Voice activation
  • Lamp failure indicator
  • Lane keeping system
  • Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown management and maintenance
  • Mercedes me remote services
  • Outside temperature gauge
  • Owners manual in English
  • Pre-installation of private car share
  • Preinstallation for Mercedes Benz link
  • Remote and charging services plus
  • Remote boot closing
  • Service indicator (ASSYST)
  • Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
  • Speed limit assist
  • Speed sensitive power steering
  • Trip computer in multifunction display with current consumption indicator
  • Wireless charging
ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
  • Charging system - AC charging system rated at 11kW
  • Charging system - DC charging system rated at 22 kW
  • Comfort suspension
  • Mode 2 charging cable for domestic socket with 5m up to 1.8kW
  • Mode 3 charging cable for wallbox and public charging stations with 4m upto 22 kW
ENTERTAINMENT
  • DAB Digital radio
  • MBUX multimedia system
  • Mercedes Benz advanced sound system (225 W) with 10 speakers, 1 central speaker, speakers on doors, a tweeter on door,one sub woofer + boost amplifier
EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 4 Electric Front and Rear windows
  • Adaptive brake lights
  • AMG body styling - AMG front apron with front splitter and AMG rear apron and visible exhaust tailpipe trim elements
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Body colour door handles with chrome inserts
  • Body colour side skirt
  • Body coloured door mirrors
  • Chrome beltline strips
  • Diamond radiator grille with pins in fine star pattern
  • Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators
  • Exhaust system with 2 visible tailpipe trim elements and rear apron
  • Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
  • Heat insulating dark tinted rear and rear side windows
  • Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control
  • LED High Performance headlamps including integral LED daytime running lamps and adaptive highbeam assist
  • LED tail lamp
  • Privacy glass
  • Radio aerial
  • Rain sensing windscreen wipers with two sensitivity settings
  • Rear boot
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Third brake light featuring LED technology
  • Window line trim strip in chrome
INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 Spoke flat bottom leather multi function steering wheel with perforated leather in grip area
  • 40:20:40 split folding rear seats
  • Air conditioning - Two zone thermotronic luxury automatic climate control with display
  • AMG floor mats
  • Automatic child seat recognition sensor
  • Black air vents with surround in silver chrome
  • Black roof lining
  • Brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs
  • Charging socket
  • Electrically adjustable front memory seats including lumbar support and backrest inclination
  • Front centre armrest with stowage
  • Front seat backs luggage nets
  • Galvanished gear shift paddles on steering wheel
  • Heated front seats
  • Height/reach adjustable steering column
  • Illuminated Mercedes Benz lettering front door sills with changeable cover
  • Interior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting
  • Interior mirror with reading lamps in black and frameless
  • ISOFIX and top tether child seat fixing points in two outer rear seats
  • Pre-entry climate control
  • Rear armrest with 2 cupholders
  • Seat occupancy sensor for front passenger seat
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sports seats with adjustable head restraints
  • Stowage compartment in centre console with retractable cover
  • Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Twin front cupholders
  • Artico man-made leather/microcut microfibre upholstery with contrast top stitching in red (Available as no-cost option) (Available as no-cost option)
PACKS
  • Keyless go comfort pack - A Class
  • Light and sight package - A Class
  • Mirror package - A Class
  • Parking pack with 180 degree view - A Class
  • Seat comfort pack - A Class
  • USB pack plus - 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
  • Perforated front brake discs
  • Radar based regeneration
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Window airbags
SECURITY
  • Alarm system/interior protection/immobiliser
  • Guard 360 degree vehicle protection
  • Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function
TRIM
  • Light longitudinal grain aluminium trim
WHEELS
  • 19" AMG multi-spoke light alloy wheels,aerodynamically optimised, painted in titanium grey with high sheen finish
  • Summer tyres
  • Tirefit sealant kit
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE DATA
  • Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty:70

  • Battery Capacity in kWh:16

  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins):225

  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change:0-100

  • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW:3.7

  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins):105

  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change:0-100

  • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW:7.4

  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins):75

  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change:0-100

  • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW:11

  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins):25

  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change:10-80

  • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW:22

  • Battery Leased:No

  • Battery Type:Lithium-ion

  • Charging Port Location:Right Side Rear

  • Coupler/Connector Type:Type 2

  • Maximum Charging Rate - kW:22

  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage:62000

  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years:6

  • Usable Battery Capacity:16

  • WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH:19.2

  • WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL:17.4

  • WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH:3.2

  • WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL:3.6

  • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb:81

  • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb:50

EMISSIONS - ICE
  • CO:0.212

  • HC:0.012

  • HC+NOx:Not Available

  • Noise Level dB(A):65

  • NOx:0.003

  • Particles:0.0001

  • Standard Euro Emissions:EURO 6

EMISSIONS - PHEV
  • WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb:19

ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN
  • Camshaft:DOHC

  • Catalytic Convertor:Yes

  • CC:1332

  • Compression Ratio:12.0:1

  • Cylinder Layout:IN-LINE

  • Cylinders:4

  • Cylinders - Bore (mm):72.2

  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm):81.2

  • Engine Layout:FRONT TRANSVERSE

  • Fuel Delivery:TWIN TURBO

  • Gears:8 SPEED

  • Number of Valves:16

  • Transmission:SEMI-AUTO

FUEL CONSUMPTION - ICE
  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies:No

FUEL CONSUMPTION - PHEV
  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb:6.3

  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High:6.4

  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High:5.4

  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low:9.4

  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium:5.5

  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb:44.8

  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High:44.1

  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High:52.3

  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low:30.1

  • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium:51.4

  • WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb:0.8

  • WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb:353.1

GENERAL
  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying:Yes

  • Badge Engine CC:1.3

  • Badge Power:218

  • Based On ID:Not Available

  • Coin Description:e

  • Coin Series:AMG Line Premium

  • Generation Mark:3

  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07:32E

  • 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

  • Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?:No

  • Service Interval Frequency - Months:12

  • Service Interval Mileage:15500

  • Special Edition:No

  • Special Order:No

  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage:Unlimited

  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years:3

  • Vehicle Homologation Class:M1

PERFORMANCE
  • 0 to 62 mph (secs):7.5

  • Engine Power - BHP:218

  • Engine Power - KW:160

  • Engine Power - RPM:5500

  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT:332

  • Engine Torque - MKG:45.9

  • Engine Torque - NM:450

  • Engine Torque - RPM:2000

  • Top Speed:143

TEST CYCLES
  • Emissions Test Cycle:WLTP

  • RDE Certification Level:RDE 2

TYRES
  • Alloys?:Yes

  • Space Saver?:No

  • Tyre Size Front:225/40 R19

  • Tyre Size Rear:225/40 R19

  • Tyre Size Spare:TYRE REPAIR KIT

  • Wheel Style:AMG MULTI SPOKE

  • Wheel Type:19" ALLOY

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
  • Height:1458

  • Height (including roof rails):Not Available

  • Length:4558

  • Wheelbase:2729

  • Width:1796

  • Width (including mirrors):1992

WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres):35

  • Gross Vehicle Weight:2190

  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up):345

  • Max. Loading Weight:475

  • Max. Roof Load:75

  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked:1600

  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked:750

  • Minimum Kerbweight:1715

  • No. of Seats:5

  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb:11

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Inc VAT
£658.92
Initial Rental (9 mths)
£5,930.28 inc VAT
Business Lease
Ex VAT
£549.10
Initial Rental (9 mths)
£4,941.90 Ex VAT
Contract Term
48 mths
Annual Mileage
5000 miles
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43,365.00
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240 +VAT
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£43,365.00
Transmission
Automatic
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Engine Size
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No. of Doors
4
CO2
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Annual Mileage
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