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Model Mercedes-Benz A200 CDI Elegance SE
Engine type Four-cylinder, 1992cc
Power 140bhp @ 4200rpm
Torque 221 lb ft @ 1600-2600rpm
Transmission Six-speed manual
Fuel 52.3mpg (combined)
CO2 141g/km
Acceleration 0-62mph: 9.6sec
Top speed 126mph
Price £19,995
Rating 4/5
Verdict Just as good as its bigger brothers

For less than 19,995 pounds, i can get a VW GTI, Ford Focus RS, Honda Civic Type R......the lot. They all produce 200 or more bhp, have better performance and more space. They'll all hit 60mph in under 7-8 secs and they're not that bad at fuel economy as well.

So, why would anybody buy this?

And yess, when it comes to handling, this is the worst i've ever seen. Stig took it around hammer head (during the worst handling car award test) and.....it never made that turn, the understeer was so intense that even with that huge run off area, Stig still couldn't keep it off the grass.

Shan2nu