2019 Mercedes A-Class Now Available With New Diesel Powertrains In UK

2019 Mercedes A-Class Now Available With New Diesel Powertrains In UK

Mercedes UK has added a pair of diesel-powered models to their A-Class lineup, placing them among the first to offer the latest RDE-2-compliant diesel engines in the country. The new diesel engines (internally known as OM654) help the new Mercedes A-Class lower the running costs for their owners, whether they are business or private customers. The first addition is the A200 d, which is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit with 148hp (150PS) and 236lb-ft (320Nm) of torque. Mercedes claims a 0-62mph (100km/h) in 8.1 seconds and a top speed limited to 137mph (220km/h). Fuel economy is rated at 67.3 mpg UK combined, with 110g/km of CO2 emissions. Both powertrains are combined with the company鈥檚 8G-DCT eight-speed automatic transmission. The A200 d can be had in Sport or AMG Line trims, while the more powerful A220 d is available only in conjunction with the latter. Pricing for the new A200 d starts from 拢28,805, while the A220 d AMG Line will ask for 拢30,005.

This Mercedes is quiet and composed on the pavement, by contrast. While it lacks the ultra-refined ride or solid agility of luxury SUVs like the Porsche Cayenne, the G-Class feels smooth over most road surfaces and relatively composed for its size. This Mercedes-Benz can tackle any terrain you want to take it over, thanks to its excellent ground clearance and many off-road features. It handles steep inclines, declines, and lateral slopes as easily as other cars drive through a parking lot. Few rivals have the kind of off-road ability the G-Class offers. Is the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Reliable? The 2019 G-Class earns a slightly above-average predicted reliability rating of 3.5 out of five from J.D. Mercedes-Benz covers the G-Class with a four-year/50,000-mile limited warranty. Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has crash tested the 2019 G-Class. Which Mercedes-Benz G-Class Model Is Right for Me?

Like a few other Mercedes models, the G-Class is so high-end that almost all of its comfort, convenience, and active safety features come standard. Still, there are some available upgrades. 23,000 or so to shave a little more than a second off the G-Wagen's zero-to-60 time. 124,500. It features a 416-horsepower twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive. Standard features include leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, a sunroof, and the COMAND infotainment system with a 12.3-inch display screen, navigation, Bluetooth, two USB ports, a Burmester audio system, satellite radio, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. Standard driver assistance features include a rearview camera, rear cross traffic alert, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, park assist, and driver drowsiness monitoring. There are several option packages that include styling upgrades as well as features like an adaptive suspension, Nappa leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, massaging front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. 147,500. It features a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 that puts out 577 horsepower. Check out our U.S.

News Best Price Program for great savings at your local Mercedes-Benz dealer. You can also find excellent manufacturer incentives on our Mercedes-Benz deals page. The Mercedes G-Class feels fresh after its redesign for the 2019 model year, and it deserves its spot in the top half of our class rankings. This SUV has always been rugged and capable, but now it comes with enough comfort, convenience, and driver assistance features to make it feel like it belongs in the 21st century. Its high price tag and dismal fuel economy may scare off some buyers, but if budget is no concern, the G-Class is sure to be an intriguing option. Don鈥檛 just take our word for it. Check out comments from some of the reviews that drive our rankings and analysis. Let's be honest, the G-Class is as much a status symbol as it is anything else these days. For every G-Wagen climbing an Alpine slope, there are at least five street-parked in Beverly Hills. Good thing, then, that the 2019 G-Class has improvements that'll be appreciated by both types of buyers. For those who seek its rugged capability, it's far easier to control off road without sacrificing anything in the way of outright prowess. For the on-road boulevard set, it's significantly nicer to drive at all speeds, not to mention far more luxurious, tech-forward and outright comfortable than before. The G-Class' biggest update yet clearly positions it for future success.

Following the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Eau Rouge, automobile manufacturer Carlsson, a firm that specializes in refinements for Mercedes Benz, has introduced its next limited edition luxury car: the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont. Conceived in collaboration with the leather and lifestyle brand Etienne Aigner AG and developed by the Carlsson engineers, this luxury limousine, produced in an exclusive small series, catches the mood of an international clientele precisely. Inside the car the fine leather fittings, offset by a combination of selected woods, Alcantara and aluminium, bewitch and beguile. On the outside, the Blanchimont is discreet, sporty and seductive, with exclusive two-colour paintwork. At work beneath the bonnet of the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont, there鈥檚 a 12-cylinder engine with an output of 705 HP and an electronically limited torque of 1.100 Nm. The Carlsson engine conversion includes a specially-tuned electronic control unit with special maps for injection and ignition.