Mercedes-Benz A-class sedan unveiled

After unveiling the 4th-gen A-Class long wheelbase sedan in China earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz has now unveiled the A-Class sedan. The new car will be revealed to the public for the first time at the Paris Motor Show, which will be held from October 4-14, 2018.

The A-Class sedan measures 4,549 mm long, 1,796 mm wide, 1,446 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,729 mm. The rated boot space is 420 litres. Dimension wise, it is 130 mm longer than the A-Class hatchback while the width and wheelbase are the same. The car has a drag coefficient of 0.22, which Mercedes claims is the lowest for a production car in the world.

The front is similar to the A-Class hatch. It gets a low set grille with a single silver slat in the middle and the star logo, a large air dam, two smaller side vents and LED headlamps with inverted DRLs. The sedan gets bigger rear doors and a longer rear overhang, when compared to the hatchback. The rear comes with wraparound tail lamps, dual chrome exhaust tips and a prominent lip on the boot. It also gets new design 16 to 19-inch alloy wheels.

On the inside, the car gets a dual tone scheme with a wooden trim. It comes with circular AC vents, dual screens with a choice of 7-inch and 10.25-inch displays, 64-colour ambient lighting and a Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) multimedia system.

The A-Class sedan will be available with a choice of one petrol and one diesel engine. The 1,332cc M 282 turbocharged petrol engine develops 161 BHP / 250 Nm, while the 1,461cc OM 608 turbocharged diesel engine makes 114 BHP / 260 Nm. Both engines are paired to a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox and power is sent to the front wheels.

In terms of safety, the A-Class sedan borrows kit from the S-Class. It comes equipped with radar-based systems for the Driving Assistance Package, lane assist, automatic emergency braking, and PRE-Safe. It also comes with dual front and side airbags, a driver knee airbag and side curtain airbags as standard. Rear side airbags are optional.

The car will be made in Aguascalientes, Mexico and Rastatt, Germany. Production is expected to start later this year.