If carbon is compressed, the result is a valuable diamond. If the Mercedes-Benz philosophy is compressed, the result is a car like the A-Class, whose intrinsic value lies in its unique vehicle concept. Compact on the outside, the A-Class displays all the major attributes of a Mercedes-Benz: efficient use of space, outstanding safety, unrivalled variability and quality right down to the last detail.

As a driver, do you prefer sporty performance or relaxed cruising? Or is it a case of sometimes one, sometimes the other? Whichever driving style you prefer, the A-Class offers you smooth and easy gear changes. The AUTOTRONIC continuously variable automatic transmission, available as standard, recognises your personal driving style and adjusts the engine speed accordingly.

The Active Parking Assist (standard for A 180) calculate whether your vehicle fits into an intended parking space. As soon as you engage reverse gear and confirm that you want to park, you only need to operate the accelerator and brake pedals. The system turns the steering wheel automatically.

The A-Class offers you that all-important extra degree of comfort as standard, including power windows and a multifunction steering wheel. The bumpers and the housings for the larger exterior mirrors painted in the vehicle colour enhance both style and sophistication, as do the door handles, which are likewise painted in the vehicle colour.

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