2022 Mercedes A-Class A250e AMG Line Premium Edition 4dr Auto
Key Info | |
Trim | AMG Line Prem Ed |
Engine Size | 1332 cc |
Engine Power | 215 bhp |
Acceleration (0-62mph) | 6.7 seconds |
Top Speed | 149 mph |
Fuel Consumption - Combined | 1.0 mpg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 Litres |
Insurance Group | 32E |
Engine | |
Transmission | SEMI-AUTO |
Number of Gears | 8 SPEED |
Engine Torque - Lb/Ft | 332 Lb/Ft |
Engine Torque - NM | 450 NM |
Engine Power - RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Power - PS | 218 PS |
Fuel Delivery | TWIN TURBO |
Engine Layout | FRONT TRANSVERSE |
Cylinder Layout | IN-LINE |
Number of Cylinders | 4 |
Number of Valves | 16 |
Cylinders - Bore | 72.2 mm |
Cylinders - Stroke | 81.4 mm |
Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 |
Camshaft | DOHC |
Noise Level | 65 dB(a) |
Vehicle Homologation Class | M1 |
NOx Emissions | 0.013 g/km |
Standard Euro Emissions ( 1-6) | EURO 6 |
Warranty and Servicing | |
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years | 3 years |
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage | Unlimited miles |
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years | 3 years |
Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years | 30 years |
Service Interval Mileage | 15500 miles |
Service Interval Frequency - Months | 12 months |
Key Info | |
Number of Seats | 5 |
Length | 4549 mm |
Width | 1796 mm |
Height | 1458 mm |
Width (including mirrors) | 1992 mm |
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | 11 m |
Gross Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg |
Minimum Kerb Weight | 1700 kg |
Wheelbase | 2729 mm |
Max. Towing Weight - Braked | 1600 kg |
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked | 750 kg |
Max. Loading Weight | 475 kg |
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | 345 litres |
Max. Roof Load | 75 kg |
Wheels and Tyres | |
Tyre Size Front | 225/45 R18 |
Tyre Size Rear | 225/45 R18 |
Tyre Size Spare | TYRE REPAIR KIT |
Wheel Type | 18" ALLOY |
Wheel Style | AMG 5 TWIN SPOKE |
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£17,995
Mileage
81178 Miles
Location
Templepatrick
Colour
Black
Engine Size
1.3 L
Fuel Type
Hybrid Electric
Transmission
Semi-Automatic
Doors
4 door
Seats
5
Body Style
Saloon
Owners
Insurance
Seller
Features Expand All
Driver Convenience
- Ultrasonic sensors positioned in the front and rear bumpers
- 10.25" Digital instrument cluster display screen
- 10.25" media display
- 180 degree rear view camera with parking guidelines
- Acoustic ambient protection
- Active parking assist with visual and audible warning of detected obstacles
- Attention assist
- Brake pad wear indicator warning light
- Car wash mode
- Cruise control + speed limiter
- Direct steering
- Dual bluetooth interfaces
- DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport and Individual)
- ECO start/stop function
- Fluid level warning indicator for fuel, oil, coolant and washer fluid
- Hard-disk navigation
- Hey Mercedes Voice activation
- Lamp failure indicator
- Lane keeping system
- 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 for car sharing
- Preinstallation for Mercedes Benz link
- Remote and charging services plus
- Service indicator (ASSYST)
- Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
- Speed sensitive power steering
- Trip computer
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Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension
- Mode 2 charging cable with 3pin and 5m upto 2.3kW
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Entertainment
- 10 speakers
- 2 USB ports (type C) in rear stowage compartment and one in front of center console
- DAB Digital radio
- MBUX multimedia system
- Mercedes-Benz sound system - 100W
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Exterior Features
- 4 Electric Front and Rear windows
- Adaptive brake lights
- AMG bodystyling - Front apron with splitter in chrome, rear apron with chrome trim and chrome visible trim elements in tailpipe
- Black weather strip
- Body colour bumpers
- Body colour door handles
- Body colour side skirt
- Body coloured door mirrors
- Edition badging on the front wings
- Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators
- Exclusive diamond radiator grille
- Exhaust system - Twin visible tailpipes in polished stainless steel
- Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
- Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control
- High gloss black beltline
- LED high performance headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights
- LED tail lamp
- Privacy glass
- Radio aerial
- Rain sensing windscreen wipers with two sensitivity settings
- Rear fog lights
- Third brake light featuring LED technology
- Window line trim strip in high gloss black
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Interior Features
- 3 Spoke flat bottom leather multi function steering wheel with perforated leather in grip area
- 40:20:40 split folding rear seats
- Artico man-made leather/Microfibre Dinamica upholstery with contrast stitching in light grey
- Auto Mercedes-Benz child seat recognition sensor
- Black air vents with surround in silver chrome
- Black roof lining
- Brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs
- Charging socket
- Controller on centre console with chrome surround
- Floor mats with black top stitching and embroidered edition logo and piping in light grey
- Front centre armrest with storage compartment
- Front seat backs luggage nets
- Front seat cushion length adjustment
- Galvanished gear shift paddles on steering wheel
- Heated front seats
- Height/reach adjustable steering column
- Illuminated 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
- Manual height adjustable front seats
- Mode 3 charging cable 11 kW
- Pre-entry climate control
- Rear armrest with 2 cupholders
- Rear head restraints
- Seat occupancy sensor for front passenger seat
- Sports seats with adjustable head restraints
- Stowage compartment in centre console with retractable cover
- Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
- Touchpad on center console
- Twin front cupholders
- Two zone thermotronic luxury automatic climate control
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Packs
- Light and sight pack - A Class
- Mirror package - A Class
- Night pack - A Class Saloon/Hatchback
- Seat comfort pack - A Class
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Safety
- 3 rear 3 point seatbelts
- ABS with Brake Assist
- Active bonnet
- Active brake assist includes forward collision warning system with autonomous braking
- Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist
- Black seatbelts
- 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
- Front and rear seatbelt reminder
- Front brake callipers with Mercedes Benz lettering
- Perforated front brake discs
- Radar based regeneration
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Warning triangle and first aid kit
- Window airbags
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Security
- Alarm system/interior protection/immobiliser
- Keyless entry lock/unlock
- Keyless Go
- Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function
- Urban guard vehicle protection system with immobiliser and interior protection
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Technical
- 7.4 kW monophase on board charger
- Comfort suspension
- Rear axle multi-link
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Trim
- Matrix look light longitudinal grain aluminium trim element
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Wheels
- 18" AMG 5 twin spoke light alloy wheels aerodynamically optimised painted in black with highsheen finish
- Summer tyres
- Tirefit sealant kit
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NI REG!! STUNNING HIGH SPEC EXAMPLE! VERY LOW EMISSIONS HYBRID! FINISHED IN BLACK PAINT WITH EXTERIOR NIGHT PACKAGE! FULL LEATHER ALCANTARA SPORTS INTERIOR WITH WHITE STITCHING, 18" ALLOYS, FULL AMG SPORTS BODY STYLING WITH REAR DEFUSSER AND TWIN EXIT EXHAUST IN BLACK, LEATHER MULTI FUNCTION SPORTS STEERING WHEEL WITH PADDLESHIFT, SAT NAV, LARGE LED VIRTUAL DASH DISPLAY, REVERSE CAMERA, CLIMATE CONTROL, BLUETOOTH PHONE, HEATED SEATS, CRUISE CONTROL, LED LIGHTS, PARKING SENSORS, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, KEYLESS GO, SWITCHABLE DRIVING MODES, MERCEDES MEDIA, AMBIENT LIGHTING, THE LIST GOES ON !! EXCELLENT EXAMPLE, FULL SERVICE HISTORY, HPI CLEAR, 2 x KEYS, PART EX CONSIDERED, COMPETITIVE FINANCE RATES, VIEWING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!! 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Thatcham Category 1, Automatic Child Seat Recognition Sensor, Beltline Strips - High Gloss Black, Bodystyling - Side Skirts - Body-Coloured, Brake-Pad Wear Warning Indicator, Brushed Stainless Steel Sports Pedals with Rubber Studs, Bumpers - Body Coloured, Car Wash Mode, Centre Armrest - Front with Stowage, Charging Cable 3 Pin Plug, Charging Cable for Wallbox and Public Charging Stations - Mode 3 - 16 A - 4m, Charging Socket, Charging System - AC Charging System Rated at 7.4 kW, Childproof Locks - Manually Operated for Rear Doors and Electrically Operated for Rear Power Windows, Chrome Weather Strip, Comfort Suspension, Crash-Responsive Emergency Lighting, Cruise Control with Limiter, DAB Digital Radio Tuner, Diamond Exclusive Radiator Grille, Direct Steer Speed-Sensitive Steering, Door Handles - Body Coloured, Door Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable and Heated with Integrated LED Indicators, Door Sills - Illuminated Front Door Sills with Changeable Cover and Mercedes-Benz Lettering, Dual Bluetooth Interfaces, Dynamic Select with a Choice of Driving Modes - ECO-Comfort-Sport and Individual, ESP - Electronic Stability Programme with ASR - Acceleration Skid Control, ESP Curve Dynamic Assist, Edition Badge on the Front Wings, Electric Parking Brake, Electric Windows - 4, Exhaust - Two Visible Tailpipe Trim Elements, First Aid Kit and Warning Triangle, Floor Mats - Black Top Stitching - Embroidered Edition Logo and Piping in Light Grey, Glass - Rear Windscreen - Heated with Timer Control, Hard-Disk Navigation, Headlamp Assist - Automatic Headlamp Activation, Heated Front Seats, Hey Mercedes - Voice Activation, ISOFIX and Top-Tether Child Seat Fixing Points in Rear - Two Outer Seats, Instrument Cluster - Fluid Level Warning Indicator for Fuel - Oil - Coolant and Washer Fluid, Instrument Cluster - Outside Temperature Display, Instrument Cluster - Service Indicator ASSYST, Instrument Cluster - Trip Computer in Multi-Function Display with Current Fuel Consumption Indicator, Instrument Display - 10.25in Display, Interior 64-Colour Ambient Lighting, Interior Mirror with Reading Lamps in Black and Frameless, KEYLESS-GO - Keyless Locking-Unlocking, KEYLESS-GO Starting Function, LED High Performance Headlamps with Integrated LED Daytime Running Lights, LED Tail Lamps, Light Failure Indicator, Light and Sight Package, Live Traffic Information, Luggage Nets on Driver and Front Passengers Backrests, MBUX Multimedia System, Media Display - 10.25-inch with Touchscreen, Mercedes Me - Remote Services, Mercedes Me Connect - Standard Services, Mercedes-Benz Sound System - 100W, Mirror Package, Night Package, Owners Manual - English, Parking Package, Pre-Entry Climate Control, Pre-Installation for Mercedes-Benz Link, Pre-Installation for Private Car Share, Privacy Glass, Radar-Based Recuperation, Radio Aerial Roof Spoiler, Rain-Sensing Windscreen Wipers with Two Sensitivity Settings, Rear Armrest with Two Cup Holders, Rear Axle - Multi-Link, Rear Fog Light, Rear Windscreen Wiper, Remote Central Locking and Crash Sensor with Emergency Opening Function, Remote and Charging Services Plus, Roof Lining - Black, Seat Belts - Black, Seat Belts - Rear Three-Point - 3, Seat Belts Reminder - Front and Rear, Seat Comfort Package, Seat Occupancy Sensor - Front Passenger Seat, Seats - Rear Seat Backrests - Split Folding 40-20-40, Smartphone Integration, Speed Limit Assist, Sports Seats with Adjustable Head Restraints, Steering Column - Manually Adjustable for Height and Reach, Steering Wheel - 3-Spoke Multi-Function - Trimmed in Leather with Flattened Bottom Section and Perforated Leather in Grip Area with Galvanised Shift Paddles, Stowage Compartment in Centre Console with Retractable Cover, Summer Tyres, Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, TIREFIT Tyre-Sealant Kit, Touchpad on Centre Console, Trim - Matrix Look-Light Longitudinal-Grain Aluminium Trim Elements, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, URBAN GUARD Vehicle Protection, USB - Type C - 2 Ports in Rear of Stowage Compartment and 1 in Front Centre Console, Window Line - Black, £17,995
NI REG!! STUNNING HIGH SPEC EXAMPLE! VERY LOW EMISSIONS HYBRID! FINISHED IN BLACK PAINT WITH EXTERIOR NIGHT PACKAGE! FULL LEATHER ALCANTARA SPORTS INTERIOR WITH WHITE STITCHING, 18" ALLOYS, FULL AMG SPORTS BODY STYLING WITH REAR DEFUSSER AND TWIN EXIT EXHAUST IN BLACK, LEATHER MULTI FUNCTION SPORTS STEERING WHEEL WITH PADDLESHIFT, SAT NAV, LARGE LED VIRTUAL DASH DISPLAY, REVERSE CAMERA, CLIMATE CONTROL, BLUETOOTH PHONE, HEATED SEATS, CRUISE CONTROL, LED LIGHTS, PARKING SENSORS, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, KEYLESS GO, SWITCHABLE DRIVING MODES, MERCEDES MEDIA, AMBIENT LIGHTING, THE LIST GOES ON !! EXCELLENT EXAMPLE, FULL SERVICE HISTORY, HPI CLEAR, 2 x KEYS, PART EX CONSIDERED, COMPETITIVE FINANCE RATES, VIEWING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!! FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT GERARD!!, 5 seats, Black, 1 owner, 18in Alloy Wheels - AMG 5-Twin Spoke - Aerodynamically Optimised - Painted in Black with High-Sheen Finish, ABS - Anti-Lock Braking System with BAS - Brake Assist, AMG Bodystyling - AMG Front Apron with Front Splitter - AMG Side Sill Panels and AMG Rear Apron with Visible Exhaust Tailpipe Trim Elements, ATTENTION Assist, Acoustic Ambient Protection, Active Bonnet - Pedestrian Safety Measure which Detects an Impact and Raises Bonnet by 65mm, Active Brake ASSIST, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Brake Assist with Hold Function and Hill Start Assist, Adaptive Brake Lights, Air Conditioning - THERMOTRONIC Luxury Automatic Climate Control - Two-Zone with Display, Air Vents - Black with Silver Chrome Elements, Airbag - Kneebag for Driver, Airbags - Dual Stage - Driver and Front Passenger, Airbags - Head and Sidebags - Driver and Front Passenger, Airbags - Windowbags for Driver and Front Passenger, Alarm System with Immobiliser and Interior Protection - Thatcham Category 1, Automatic Child Seat Recognition Sensor, Beltline Strips - High Gloss Black, Bodystyling - Side Skirts - Body-Coloured, Brake-Pad Wear Warning Indicator, Brushed Stainless Steel Sports Pedals with Rubber Studs, Bumpers - Body Coloured, Car Wash Mode, Centre Armrest - Front with Stowage, Charging Cable 3 Pin Plug, Charging Cable for Wallbox and Public Charging Stations - Mode 3 - 16 A - 4m, Charging Socket, Charging System - AC Charging System Rated at 7.4 kW, Childproof Locks - Manually Operated for Rear Doors and Electrically Operated for Rear Power Windows, Chrome Weather Strip, Comfort Suspension, Crash-Responsive Emergency Lighting, Cruise Control with Limiter, DAB Digital Radio Tuner, Diamond Exclusive Radiator Grille, Direct Steer Speed-Sensitive Steering, Door Handles - Body Coloured, Door Mirrors - Electrically Adjustable and Heated with Integrated LED Indicators, Door Sills - Illuminated Front Door Sills with Changeable Cover and Mercedes-Benz Lettering, Dual Bluetooth Interfaces, Dynamic Select with a Choice of Driving Modes - ECO-Comfort-Sport and Individual, ESP - Electronic Stability Programme with ASR - Acceleration Skid Control, ESP Curve Dynamic Assist, Edition Badge on the Front Wings, Electric Parking Brake, Electric Windows - 4, Exhaust - Two Visible Tailpipe Trim Elements, First Aid Kit and Warning Triangle, Floor Mats - Black Top Stitching - Embroidered Edition Logo and Piping in Light Grey, Glass - Rear Windscreen - Heated with Timer Control, Hard-Disk Navigation, Headlamp Assist - Automatic Headlamp Activation, Heated Front Seats, Hey Mercedes - Voice Activation, ISOFIX and Top-Tether Child Seat Fixing Points in Rear - Two Outer Seats, Instrument Cluster - Fluid Level Warning Indicator for Fuel - Oil - Coolant and Washer Fluid, Instrument Cluster - Outside Temperature Display, Instrument Cluster - Service Indicator ASSYST, Instrument Cluster - Trip Computer in Multi-Function Display with Current Fuel Consumption Indicator, Instrument Display - 10.25in Display, Interior 64-Colour Ambient Lighting, Interior Mirror with Reading Lamps in Black and Frameless, KEYLESS-GO - Keyless Locking-Unlocking, KEYLESS-GO Starting Function, LED High Performance Headlamps with Integrated LED Daytime Running Lights, LED Tail Lamps, Light Failure Indicator, Light and Sight Package, Live Traffic Information, Luggage Nets on Driver and Front Passengers Backrests, MBUX Multimedia System, Media Display - 10.25-inch with Touchscreen, Mercedes Me - Remote Services, Mercedes Me Connect - Standard Services, Mercedes-Benz Sound System - 100W, Mirror Package, Night Package, Owners Manual - English, Parking Package, Pre-Entry Climate Control, Pre-Installation for Mercedes-Benz Link, Pre-Installation for Private Car Share, Privacy Glass, Radar-Based Recuperation, Radio Aerial Roof Spoiler, Rain-Sensing Windscreen Wipers with Two Sensitivity Settings, Rear Armrest with Two Cup Holders, Rear Axle - Multi-Link, Rear Fog Light, Rear Windscreen Wiper, Remote Central Locking and Crash Sensor with Emergency Opening Function, Remote and Charging Services Plus, Roof Lining - Black, Seat Belts - Black, Seat Belts - Rear Three-Point - 3, Seat Belts Reminder - Front and Rear, Seat Comfort Package, Seat Occupancy Sensor - Front Passenger Seat, Seats - Rear Seat Backrests - Split Folding 40-20-40, Smartphone Integration, Speed Limit Assist, Sports Seats with Adjustable Head Restraints, Steering Column - Manually Adjustable for Height and Reach, Steering Wheel - 3-Spoke Multi-Function - Trimmed in Leather with Flattened Bottom Section and Perforated Leather in Grip Area with Galvanised Shift Paddles, Stowage Compartment in Centre Console with Retractable Cover, Summer Tyres, Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, TIREFIT Tyre-Sealant Kit, Touchpad on Centre Console, Trim - Matrix Look-Light Longitudinal-Grain Aluminium Trim Elements, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, URBAN GUARD Vehicle Protection, USB - Type C - 2 Ports in Rear of Stowage Compartment and 1 in Front Centre Console, Window Line - Black, £17,995
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