The facelifted first-generation Mercedes A-Class puts a tall, space-efficient cabin on a compact footprint, offered as a longer five-door hatchback and a shorter Mini five-door for tight city parking.
Every Mercedes A-Class engine here is a compact four-cylinder driving the front wheels. Gasoline versions such as the A140 1.4 suit town use, while the A170 1.7 diesel favours economy on longer runs. The powertrain pairs with either a manual gearbox, as in the A140 1.4 MT, or an automatic transmission.
Hatchback 5-door — Mercedes A-Class Engines and Transmissions
Hatchback 5-door Mercedes A-Class Engines and Transmissions
Mercedes A-Class trim levels sit on top of the technical version rather than replacing it. The A190 1.9 AT in Mini 5-doors form, for example, carries the Standart equipment configuration: the same engine and automatic drivetrain, with features fixed when the car was originally ordered. Factory options and later additions mean two identical trims can still differ, so check each car's actual equipment.