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    Mercedes-Benz A-Class Classic (2008) price & specs

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    $48,900†
    2L Diesel5D Mini MpvVariable SP AUTOMATICFWD
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    Classic

    Overview

    The 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Classic is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Mini Mpv that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is regarded as a small Car built in Germany with prices starting at $48,900 before on-road costs.

    This Mercedes-Benz A-Class is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 80 kW of power (at 4200 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 2600 rpm) via a Variable SP AUTOMATIC transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims the A-Class Classic uses 5.7L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 142g of CO2. It has a 54L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 947km per full tank

    The Mercedes-Benz A-Class measures 1593mm (62.7 inches) in height, 3838mm (151.1 inches) in length, 1764mm (69.4 inches) in width with a 2568mm (101.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1345kg (2965.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The A-Class Classic comes standard with 185/65 R15 front tyres and 185/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    59.48 - 71.13 kW/t
    56.78 kW/t
    119.64 kW/t
    Boot Space
    435 litres
    275 litres
    674 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.7 - 7.1 L/100km
    4.7 L/100km
    10.7 L/100km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    150,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 2 years
    1 year
    6 years

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    Dimensions

    3,838 mm
    1,764 mm
    1,593 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,838 mm
    Overall Width1,764 mm
    Overall Height1,593 mm
    Wheelbase2,568 mm
    Turning Circle10,950 mm
    Load Capacity425 mm

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    Classic

    2L, variable sp auto, 5-door Mini Mpv, Diesel, FWD

    $48,900†
    Price & specs

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Cruise Control

    Speed Limiter: yes

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
    Location (12V): Front

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 142
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 83
    Engine (cc): 1991
    Compression Ratio: 18
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 92
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 14.3
    Main Capacity (L): 54
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Main

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.7
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 41
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.7

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 186
    Maximum Speed (mph): 116

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 109
    Maximum Power (kW): 80
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 250
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4200
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2600

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Continuously Trans With Manual Mode
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: Variable
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Full
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6

    Body Style

    Body Type: Mini Mpv
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Mini Mpv
    Platform Code: W169
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 48.4
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1370
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.4
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 435

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10950
    Front Track (in): 61.3
    Front Track (mm): 1556
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.9
    Overall Height (in): 62.7
    Overall Height (mm): 1593
    Overall Length (in): 151.1
    Overall Length (mm): 3838
    Overall Width (in): 69.4
    Overall Width (mm): 1764
    Rear Track (in): 61.1
    Rear Track (mm): 1551
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 0
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 0
    Wheelbase (in): 101.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 2568

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 31.7
    Front Headroom (mm): 805
    Rear Headroom (in): 31.7
    Rear Headroom (mm): 805
    Front Hip Room (in): 56
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1422
    Rear Hip Room (in): 56.9
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1444
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.6
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1411
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 54.4
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1381

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Rear Door

    Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Metallic

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Number of Rear Express Power Windows: 2

    Tinted Glass

    Location: Cabin

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 400
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 882
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1770
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3902
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1345
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2965

    Antenna

    Type: Element

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm/Lw

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5
    Configuration: 2+3
    Reposition Remove Rear Seat: 1 Or 2

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed
    Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Type: Fixed

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

    † 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.

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