Mercedes-Benz A-Class Base (2021) price & specs

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1.3L Electric 4D Sedan 8 SP AUTOMATIC FWD

Base

Overview

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 1st May 2021. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is regarded as a medium Car built in Germany with prices starting at $67,800 before on-road costs.

This Mercedes-Benz A-Class uses a fully electric engine.

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class measures 1446mm (56.9 inches) in height, 4549mm (179.1 inches) in length, 1796mm (70.7 inches) in width with a 2729mm (107.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1666kg (3672.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The A-Class Base comes standard with 225/45 R18 front tyres and 225/45 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Base has a 104mm ground clearance with a 1600kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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Power to Weight

73.26 - 113.4 kW/t

66.45 kW/t

189.6 kW/t

Boot Space

310 - 370 litres

260 litres

455 litres

Fuel Efficiency

1.6 - 6.6 L/100km

1.6 L/100km

8.9 L/100km

Vehicle Range

662 - 773 km

573 km

1,098 km

Price

$49,007 - $69,961

$45,662

$101,590

Warranty (Years)

5 years

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 - 3 years

1 year

4 years

Service Interval

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

1,880 - 2,025 kg

1,730 kg

2,270 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

1,600 - 1,800 kg

1,300 kg

1,800 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

104 mm

165 mm

Battery & Charging

Max. battery kilowatt hour

15.6 kWh

1.3 kWh

61.98 kWh

AC Charging (max kW)

7.4 kW

6.6 kW

11 kW

DC Fast Charging (max kW)

110 kW

50 kW

110 kW

Vehicle Range (EV)

73 km

2 km

385 km

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Dimensions

4,549 mm

1,796 mm
inc mirror: 2,157 mm

1,446 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,549 mm
Overall Width	1,796 mm
Overall Width (Inc Mirror)	2,157 mm
Overall Height	1,446 mm
Wheelbase	2,729 mm
Turning Circle	10,500 mm

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Sales Data

20241,997Total Sales

20252,121Total Sales

20261,337YTD Sales

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sales rolling 12-months^#

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Explore Mercedes-Benz A-Class Features & Specs

Base

1.3L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Electric, FWD

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12v power outlet

Location boot/cargo: yes

Location front: yes

Driver modes

Includes engine mapping: yes

Includes steering: yes

Mobile Integration

Android Auto: yes

Android number of months subscription: Unlimited

Apple CarPlay: yes

Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited

Navigational systems

Controls: Touch Screen

Information type: 3D, Voice

Screen size: 10.3 in

Traffic info: yes

Parking assistance

Location rear: yes

Type: Full Auto Park & Exit

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Type: Sensor

Location rear: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Location side: yes

Type: Sensor

Remote HVAC control

Includes phone: yes

Includes timer: yes

Remote services

Beep/flash: yes

Find my car: yes

Geo fencing: yes

Remote lock/unlock: yes

Send destination to car: yes

Speed alert: yes

Theft alert: yes

Vehicle start: yes

Smart card / smart key

Includes keyless start: yes

Telematics

Advanced auto collision notification: yes

Breakdown assistance: yes

Concierge number of months inc: 0

Connection type Via: SIM In Vehicle

Tracker system: yes

USB charging port

Location front: yes

Number: 3

Location rear: yes

Number: 1

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Voice activating system

Virtual assistant: Other

Compressor

Compressor: Turbo

Number of: 1

Electrical system

Voltage: 12 V

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 34 g/km

Standard met: EU6

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 1,332 cc

Engine code: M282

Liters: 1.3 L

Number of cylinders: 4

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Fuel

Other fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type: Electric

Generic primary fuel type: Electric

Minimum fuel octane number: 95

Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type

Fuel type: Premium Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 35 L

Charging connector

Type CCS (Combo): yes

Charging information

Scenario mode 2: yes

Amps: 10 A

Duration (hours): 5.5 h

State of charge ends at: 100%

State of charge starts at: 10%

Voltage: 230 V

Scenario mode 3: yes

Duration (hours): 1.75 h

Max kW supplied to vehicle: 7.4 kW

State of charge ends at: 100%

State of charge starts at: 10%

Scenario mode 4: yes

Duration (hours): 0.42 h

Max kW supplied to vehicle: 110 kW

State of charge ends at: 80%

State of charge starts at: 10%

Electric motor

Motor number 1: yes

Electric motor type: AC Perm Magnet Synchronous

Max torque motor Nm: 300 Nm

Power output motor hp/PS: 102 hp/PS

Power output motor kW: 75 kW

Electric Power source

Battery type: Lithium Ion

Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 15.6 kWh

Number of months subscription included: 0 months

Onboard charger: 3.7 kW

Range: 73 km

Hybrid type

Hybrid type: Active Hybrid

Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Display screen

Location Dashboard centre 1: yes

Screen size: 10.3 in

Touch screen: yes

Location instrument cluster 1: yes

Screen size: 10.3 in

Instrument cluster

Reconfigurable: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 1.6 L/100km

Performance

Maximum speed: 240 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.7 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 218 hp/PS

Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 102 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 160 kW

Maximum power kW electric motor: 75 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 450 Nm

Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 300 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Power consumption

Combined: 0.1 km/kWh

Combined: 14.6 kWh/100km

Combined: 0.3 kWh/km

Combined (miles/kWh): 0.2 mi/kWh

Combined: 146 Wh/km

Secondary fuel economy

Combined: 62.5 km/L

Combined: 1.6 L/100km

Combined: 177 mpg

Secondary power

Maximum power hp/PS: 160 hp/PS

Maximum power kw: 118 kW

Maximum torque nm: 250 Nm

Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,500 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,620 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Front

Transmission

Gearchange paddles: yes

Manual mode: yes

Manual sequential: yes

Shift lever location: Steering Wheel

Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)

Number of speeds: 8

Transmission type: Automatic

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 2

Power steering

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Multi-function: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Multi-Link

Tires

Location front: yes

Run flat: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 91

Tire profile: 45

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 225 mm

Location rear: yes

Run flat: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 91

Tire profile: 45

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 225 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Two-tone: yes

Rim diameter: 18 in

Rim width: 7.5 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Two-tone: yes

Rim diameter: 18 in

Rim width: 7.5 in

Body style

Body type: Sedan

Local number of doors: 4

Number of doors: 4

Platform code: MFA2

Wheelbase type: Short

Local body type: Sedan

Cargo capacity

Measurement standard: VDA

Rear seat up; to lower window: 345 L

External dimensions

Curb to curb turning circle: 10,500 mm

Front track: 1,567 mm

Ground clearance unladen: 104 mm

Overall height: 1,446 mm

Overall length: 4,549 mm

Overall width inc mirror: 2,157 mm

Overall width: 1,796 mm

Rear track: 1,547 mm

Wall to wall turning circle: 11,000 mm

Wheelbase: 2,729 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 1,024 mm

Headroom rear: 960 mm

Hip room front: 1,457 mm

Hip room rear: 1,446 mm

Leg room front: 1,062 mm

Leg room rear: 861 mm

Shoulder room front: 1,400 mm

Shoulder room rear: 1,372 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Headlight control

Active high beam: yes

Dusk sensor: yes

Height adjustment: Automatic

Headlights

Bulb type (high beam): LED

Bulb type (low beam): LED

Lens type: Projector Beam

LED lights

Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights

Paint

Type gloss: yes

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Rear view mirror/camera

Auto-dimming: yes

Rear window

Type: Fixed

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Automatic

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Gross trailer weight braked: 1,600 kg

Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,666 kg

Tare weight: 1,647.25 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

Total number of USB connections front: 2

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 9

Subwoofer: yes

System

Digital radio: yes

Radio: AM, FM

Touch screen: yes

Door sill protector

Illuminated: yes

Luxury trim

On center floor console: Piano Black

On doors: Synthetic Leather

On instrument panel: Carbon Fiber Look

Airbags

Number of: 9

Anti collision system

Activates brake lights: yes

Automatic emergency braking: yes

Brakes at low speed: Front and Rear

Driver monitor: yes

Minimum speed to activate (kph): 7 km/h

Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes

Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes

Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes

Programmable distance: yes

Visual/acoustic warning: yes

Autonomous drive

Active lane control: yes

Level: 1 - Driver Assistance

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP

ANCAP adult occupant score: 96

ANCAP child occupant score: 91

ANCAP overall: 5

ANCAP pedestrian score: 92

ANCAP safety assist score: 73

ANCAP date tested: 24 Oct 2018

ANCAP rating year: 2018

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 3

Knee airbags

Location: Driver

Lane departure warning

Activates brakes: yes

Activates steering: yes

Overtaking sensor

Active without turn signal: yes

Rear cross traffic collision avoidance

Type: Radar

Rear seat belts

Seat position center: yes

Type: 3-Point

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Side curtain airbag

Location: Front and Rear

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Height type: Manual

Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric

Number of electrical adjustments: 2

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Thigh support type: Manual

Type: Sports

Location passenger: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Height type: Manual

Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric

Number of electrical adjustments: 2

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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