MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS HATCHBACK

Name: MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS A250e AMG Line Premium Plus 5dr Auto
Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS
SKU: 104428
Availability: InStock

A250e AMG Line Premium Plus 5dr Auto

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Fuel Type Hybrid

Range 48 miles

Real World Estimate 41 miles

Co2 62.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 140mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

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Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

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Fuel Type Hybrid

Range 48 miles

Real World Estimate 41 miles

Co2 62.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 140mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
8
Handling
7
Comfort
8
Space
6
Styling
6
Build
8
Value
5
Equipment
6
Economy
9
Depreciation
5
Insurance
6

If you're looking at an upper-spec Mercedes A-Class, you have to consider this A 250 e Plug-in Hybrid 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 17g/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, except that a slightly larger battery is fitted (up from 15.5kWh to 16.0kWh usable), which means a slightly higher EV operating range of as much as 58 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 comes with the A-Class Hatch or Saloon body styles - 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, 310-litres in the Hatch and 345-litres in the Saloon, both figures quite a bit down on what you'd get with these body styles 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. 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 be offered with both the Hatch and the Saloon A-class body styles. 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 £41,000 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 282.5mpg (Hatch) and 403.6mpg (Saloon) and WLTP CO2 emissions are rated up to 17g/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. 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.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Charging info

Driver Convenience

10.25 inch touchscreen central media display
10.25" Digital instrument cluster display screen
Acoustic ambient protection
Attention assist
Brake pad wear indicator warning light
Car wash mode
Direct steering
Direction indicators with lane change function
Driver monitoring camera
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
Head up Display
Hey Mercedes Voice activation
Lamp failure indicator
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 of private car share
Remote and charging services plus
Remote boot closing
Service indicator (ASSYST)
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Speed sensitive power steering
Tailgate
Traffic sign assist
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
Chrome beltline strips
Diamond radiator grille with pins in fine star pattern
Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators
EQ Hybrid badging
Exhaust system with 2 visible tailpipe trim elements and rear apron
Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control
LED daytime running lights
LED High level third brake light
LED tail lamp
Multibeam LED headlamps with adaptive highbeam assist and cornering function
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Privacy glass
Radio aerial
Rain sensing windscreen wipers with two sensitivity settings
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear windscreen wiper

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
Artico man-made leather/Microcut microfibre upholstery
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
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
Pre-entry climate control
Rear armrest with 2 cupholders
Rear head restraints
Seat occupancy sensor for front passenger seat
Single front passenger seat
Sports seats with integrated headrests
Stowage compartment in centre console with retractable cover
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Twin front cupholders

Packs

Light and sight package - A Class
Mirror package - A Class
Night pack - A Class
Parking pack with 360 degree camera - A Class
Seat comfort pack - A Class
USB pack plus - A Class
Winter pack - A Class

Passive Safety

3 rear 3 point seatbelts
ABS with Brake Assist
Active bonnet
Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist
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
Exit warning
Front and rear seatbelt reminder
Grey seatbelts
ISOFIX and top tether child seat fixing points in two outer rear seats
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
Keyless entry lock/unlock
Keyless Go
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 black with high sheen rim flange
Summer tyres
Tirefit sealant kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty

70
Battery Capacity in kWh

15.6
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)

75
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW

11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)

25
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change

10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW

22
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW

Not Available
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

12.9
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb

21.1
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH

21.1
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL

21.1
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb

2.9
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH

2.9
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL

2.9
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb

78
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH

78
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL

78
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb

48
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH

48
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL

48

Emissions - ICE

CO

0.212
HC

0.012
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

65
NOx

0.003
Particles

0.0001
Standard Emissions

EURO 6e-bis

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb

62
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH

62
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL

62

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

6.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

6.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

6.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High

6.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH

6.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL

6.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High

5.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEH

5.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEL

5.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low

9.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEH

9.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEL

9.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium

5.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEH

5.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEL

5.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb

43.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEH

43.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEL

43.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High

42.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEH

42.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEL

42.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High

51.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEH

51.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEL

51.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low

29.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEH

29.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEL

29.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium

49.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEH

49.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEL

49.6
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb

2.7
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

2.7
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

2.7
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb

104.6
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH

104.6
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL

104.6

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 Prem Plus
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)

7.4
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

140

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

1452
Height (including roof rails)

Not Available
Length

4428
Wheelbase

2729
Width

1796
Width (including mirrors)

1992

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

35
Gross Vehicle Weight

2180
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

1125
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

310
Max. Loading Weight

475
Max. Roof Load

75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

1705
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

11

Charging Speeds

2h 8min

Home

7kW Charger

0h 18min

Fast

50kW Charger

0h 9min

Rapid

100kW Charger

0h 6min

Ultra-Rapid

150kW Charger

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	19%	£728.10	£145.62	£291.24
2027/28	20%	£766.42	£153.28	£306.57
2028/29	21%	£804.74	£160.95	£321.90
2029/30	22%	£843.06	£168.61	£337.22

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