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Mercedes-Benz A Class AMG Hatchback A45 S 4Matic+ Plus 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1991
Trim	S Plus
Price	£64,045
Engine Power - BHP	421
Acceleration	3.9
Top Speed	168 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	30.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	208
Length	4453 mm
Width	1850 mm
Height	1414 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	370 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1680 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25 inch touchscreen central media display with AMG specific, AMG start up logo, visualisation of the AMG drive programs, vehicle and engine data
10.25" Digital instrument cluster display screen
AMG DYNAMIC SELECT with drive modes(Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Individual and Race) incl drift mode via steering wheel shift paddles+Race Start
AMG menu with sporty additional information - Gear indicator with yellow M symbol manual mode, Warm Up menu and Set Up menu
AMG speed sensitive steering with two sets of steering characteristics
Attention assist
Brake pad wear indicator warning light
Car wash mode
Direct steering
Dual bluetooth interfaces
ECO start/stop function
Engine start/stop button
Fingerprint scanner
Fluid level warning indicator for fuel, oil, coolant and washer fluid
Fluorescent jacket for driver
Hard-disk navigation
Head up Display
Hey Mercedes Voice activation
Lamp failure indicator
MBUX augmented reality for navigation
MBUX Interior assistant
Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown management and maintenance
Mercedes me remote services
Outside temperature gauge
Owners manual in English
Pre-installation of private car share
Preinstallation for Mercedes Benz link
Remote boot closing
Service indicator (ASSYST)
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Speed sensitive power steering
Tailgate
Traffic sign assist
Trip computer in multifunction display with current consumption indicator
Wireless charging

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

AMG performance 4MATIC+ with torque control
AMG suspension including AMG specific axles and sporty spring/damper setup
Suspension with adaptive damping system

Entertainment

Burmester surround sound system (590W) with Dolby atmos, speakers - 1 center+4 doors+2 in C pillars, tweeter, subwoofer, DSP amp, burmester lettering
DAB Digital radio
MBUX multimedia system

Exterior Features

4 Electric Front and Rear windows
Adaptive brake lights
AMG A45 S bodystyling -rear apron, four vertical fins, side sill panels, roof spoiler lip, specific front apron, diffuser look and S label on boot lid
AMG real performance exhaust sound system
AMG specific radiator grille in high gloss chrome with AMG lettering
Beltline strips in High gloss Black
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles with chrome inserts
Body colour side skirt
Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators
Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
Heat insulating dark tinted rear and rear side windows
Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control
LED daytime running lights
LED High level third brake light
LED tail lamp
Multibeam LED headlamps with adaptive highbeam assist and cornering function
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Privacy glass
Radio aerial
Rain sensing windscreen wipers with two sensitivity settings
Rear fog lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear windscreen wiper
Surround lighting with logo projection
Two round twin tailpipe trim elements each measuring 90 mm in diameter and AMG lettering plus ribbing on the inside of the pipe
Valve control dependent on drive program
Wider wheel arches for AMG wheels
Window line trim strip in black

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 Spoke flattened lower section sporty design AMG Performance steering wheel in nappa leather/microcut microfibre
40:20:40 split folding rear seats
Air conditioning - Two zone thermotronic luxury automatic climate control with display
AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs
AMG centre console finished with trim in silver chrome
AMG floor mats
AMG performance seats
AMG sporty centre console with raised front section and integral control switched for manual transmission mode
AMG steering wheel buttons
Automatic child seat recognition sensor
Black air vents with surround in silver chrome
Black roof lining
Electrically adjustable front memory seats including lumbar support and backrest inclination
Front centre armrest with stowage
Front seat head restraints
Height/reach adjustable steering column
Illuminated AMG front door sills with changeable cover
Interior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting
Interior mirror with reading lamps in black and frameless
ISOFIX and top tether child seat fixing points in two outer rear seats
Rear armrest with 2 cupholders
Rear head restraints
Seat occupancy sensor for front passenger seat
Silver coloured aluminium gear shift paddles on steering wheel
Single front passenger seat
Stowage compartment in centre console with retractable cover
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Twin front cupholders

Packs

Aerodynamic pack - A Class
AMG Driver's pack - A Class
AMG night pack - A Class
AMG performance high-end seat pack - A Class
Light and sight package - A Class
Mirror package - A Class
Multi-contour seat pack - A Class
Parking pack with 360 degree camera - A Class
Seat comfort pack - A Class
USB pack plus - A Class
Winter pack - A Class

Passive Safety

3 rear 3 point seatbelts
3 stage electronic stability programme
ABS with Brake Assist
Active bonnet
Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist
AMG high performance brake system with red painted brake callipers and black AMG lettering at the front, ventilated and perforated brake discs
Black seatbelts
Bonnet with power domes
Childproof locks manually operated for rear doors and electrically operated for rear power windows
Crash responsive emergency lighting
Driver and passenger head and side airbags
Drivers knee airbag
Dual stage driver/passenger airbags
Electronic parking brake
ESP curve dynamic assist
ESP with ASR
Exit warning
Front and rear seatbelt reminder
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle and first aid kit
Window airbags

Security

Alarm system/interior protection/immobiliser
Guard 360 degree vehicle protection
Keyless entry lock/unlock
Keyless Go
Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function

Trim

Aluminium AMG design black/silver interior trim

Wheels

19" AMG cross spoke forged wheels painted in matt black with high sheen rim flange
Summer tyres
Tirefit sealant kit
Wheel arches with flared AMG wings with TURBO 4MATIC+ lettering

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.313
HC	0.015
Noise Level dB(A)	70
NOx	0.017
Particles	0.0011
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	208
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	208
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	208

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1991
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	83
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	30.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	30.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	30.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	33.2
WLTP - MPG - High	36.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	36.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Low	20.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	20.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	20.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	30.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	30.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	30.7

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	40E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	30
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	96
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	91
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	92
NCAP Safety Assist %	75
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	12500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	3.9
Engine Power - BHP	421
Engine Power - RPM	6750
Engine Torque - NM	500
Engine Torque - RPM	5000
Top Speed	168 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/35 R19
Tyre Size Rear	245/35 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	AMG CROSS SPOKE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1414 mm
Length	4453 mm
Wheelbase	2729 mm
Width	1850 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1992 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	51
Gross Vehicle Weight	2130 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1208 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	370 l
Max. Loading Weight	450 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1680 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.5 m

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