2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
The 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $36,900 for the Classic variant and topping out at $58,900 for the Avantgarde variant.
There are 3 variants of the A-Class available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2005.
The 2005 A-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class include 1.7L in-line 4-cylinder (85kW/155Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder (100kW/185Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (103kW/300Nm). Available with 5-speed manual manual, automatic with manual mode or automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $36,900 - $58,900†
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual or Auto (CVT)
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded or Diesel
- Body Types
- Hatchback or Mini Mpv
- Powertrain Type
- N/A

- Retail Price
- $36,900 - $58,900†
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual or Auto (CVT)
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded or Diesel
- Body Types
- Hatchback or Mini Mpv
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
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Handling & Mechanics
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Towing & Off-road Capacity
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Exterior & Dimensions
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Technology
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Safety & Security
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Cost of Ownership
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Available Variants
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Classic and the most expensive being Avantgarde.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,833 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,764 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,593 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,568 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,950 mm |
| Load Capacity | 480 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the Classic variant that starts from $36,900.
See all Mercedes-Benz A-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the Elegance variant that starts from $58,900.
See all Mercedes-Benz A-Class PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz A-Class is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Avantgarde and Elegance.
See all Mercedes-Benz A-Class towing capacityThe largest Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the Classic variant which measures 1764mm wide, 3833mm in length and sits 1593mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 103kW of power and 300nm of torque are the Avantgarde and Elegance variants.
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is built in Germany and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the Avantgarde variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1780 kg.
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.