Test – Mercedes class at 250th, the perfect compromise?, Mercedes class A Hybrid rechargeable: price, autonomy, perfs
MERCEDES CLASS A
Taking advantage of the latest improvements in terms of cells and a free fall price, the rechargeable hybrid class will take a 15.6 kWh pack. The latter weighs 150 kg and is assembled by the accumotive subsidiary in Germany. This allows the two German compacts to have one of the best autonomies on the market.
Test – Mercedes class at 250th, the perfect compromise ?
Electrified models – whether hybrid, rechargeable or 100% electric hybrid – multiply in all manufacturers. Mercedes offers a new representative of the genre with a 250th version of class A. The compact with the star associates thermal and electricity to attract an even wider clientele. But is it really effective ?
Associate the best of both worlds. This is the philosophy of all rechargeable hybrid models. But the questions are always the same: is it justified in use ? The additional cost, the overweight and the decrease in space are worth it ? Remember that, as always, the interest of these vehicles obviously depends on the use of each.
At first glance, this class A 250th could stand out from the others, claiming an autonomy in 100% electric mode of 65 km. Let’s get to the heart of the matter: this new class A 250th accuses an overweight of more than 300 kilos compared to a class A 200 while the two cars share the same heat engine (1.680 kg in total). Namely a 1.3 -liter Essence of 160 horsepower Turbo’s four -cylinder. Here, Mercedes has added an electric motor of 102 horsepower powered by a 15.6 kWh battery. The whole claims a combined power of 218 horsepower and 450 Nm of maximum torque. Obviously, battery often rhymes with space less. However, it is housed under the rear seat but the double bottom of the trunk is condemned and thus made the volume pass to 310 liters (-60 liters). It is the high voltage system that takes this place.
Despite this decrease in the available space, the rechargeable hybrid class is rather that can be spaced since what takes up the most space – the batteries – is hidden in places that are usually not used. You will simply take less pasta packages when you go to ski, or find another place than in the double bottom of the trunk to transport them. On the other hand, if the habitability is not in trouble, the behavior of this hybrid version takes a hit !
Slightly enhanced, class A 250th has a great advantage over its sisters: it passes the back of donkeys better !
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Patarus but no serious !
Once the vacuum cleaner noise is put aside, the engine approval is largely correct. On the other hand, its dynamic behavior leaves something to be desired. The slightest turn taken a little dry pushes the car to widen its trajectory and take roll despite the firing suspensions. We were surprised the first time. The second, we request more brakes and too bad for platelets. Besides, we noticed the lack of progressiveness in the brake pedal which is delicate to tame, according to the state of load of the batteries (as on any hybrid, in fact). These observations are however predictable.
Between the batteries, the electric motor built in the 8 -speed gearbox and the boosted checkout height (2 cm more than a classic thermal engine class). There is something to explain this behavior decidedly far from sportiness. After all, it is not the philosophy of the car. Class A PHEV is there to allow the user to consume less fuel. And therefore to lower the average CO2 emission and allow the most annoyed A45S and A35 AMG to exist.
However, even if it is not its vocation, this class A 250th is doing well on the performance side. The 0 to 100 km/h is shot in 6.6 seconds and the maximum speed amounts to 235 km/h. Not bad for a compact sage !
Aesthetically, nothing changes if not the 250th lettering at the back and the EQ Power badges on the wings.
Made for the city.
It is her favorite field and it is there that she will become interesting financially. His template appropriate for agglomerations and his ease of handling gives him two good points. Above all, its 100 % electric mode never allows you to trigger the heat engine for almost 60 km in town (over 65 km announced). If you add a little fast track in your trips, the battery does not fall as brutally as you might think. For example, we have traveled up to 54 km by alternating departmental, fast lane and even a little highway at 130 km/h.
To summarize these statements, understand that if you travel very few kilometers per week, you may well find your account. It is reassuring – and pleasant – to be able to drive without burn the slightest drop of essence, knowing that if by chance you came to the end of the capacity of the battery, the thermal block takes over.
As surprising as it may seem, it is precisely in this situation that we make the difference between several PHEV models. As long as you have the charge, their 100% electric autonomy is the only criterion to decide between them, or almost. But as soon as the heat engine is only found, it is the test of fire. Sometimes the latter turns out to be excessively greedy.
MERCEDES CLASS A
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Marketed at the end of 2019, the Mercedes Class A 250 th rechargeable hybrid develops up to 218 horsepower and offers up to 86 kilometers of electric mode in electric mode. It is available in two versions: compact or sedan.
Design and trunk
The Mercedes Class A remains untouchable on this trendy variation, where the load port is added on the right back side. Inside, the only modification is due to the electrical system, amputating the volume of trunk. He cubes only 310 liters (- 60) on the compact and 345 liters on the sedan (-75).
Mercedes motorization at 250 e
The Mercedes class A hybrid rechargeable offers up to 218 power horses. Under the hood, it takes up the engine 1.3 L petrol of Renault original on board the Mercedes at 250. With a power of 163 horsepower, it is associated with an electric motor of 80 kW (109 hp)
Class A Compact performs the traditional acceleration exercise from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds with a top speed fixed at 230 km/h. As for the sedan declination, it comes out with 7.5 seconds in 0 to 100 and 225 km/h vmax.
Consumption of the Mercedes class with rechargeable hybrid
Whatever bodywork, the rechargeable hybrid class has similar consumption measures. It takes 0.8 l / 100 km of average consumption for the heat engine according to the WLTP cycle and from 15.6 to 15.8 kWh / 100 km for electricity.
Battery and autonomy
Taking advantage of the latest improvements in terms of cells and a free fall price, the rechargeable hybrid class will take a 15.6 kWh pack. The latter weighs 150 kg and is assembled by the accumotive subsidiary in Germany. This allows the two German compacts to have one of the best autonomies on the market.
The two variations in class A 250 E are capable of achieving between 75 and 86 km in electric mode according to the manufacturer. As for the heat engine, it has a 51 l fuel reserve.
Mercedes recharge at 250 e
Equipped with a 3.7 kW charger, the Mercedes Class A 250 e recharge in five hours using a wall terminal or in 7 hours on a domestic socket.
Marketing and prices
Marketed in France since the end of 2019, the Mercedes Class A 250 E starts at a price of 41.150 euros. It is available in three finish levels (business, progressive line and AMG Line) whose details you will find in the table below.
| Compact class | Sedan class | |
| Business Line | 49 199 € | 49,849 € |
| Progressive line | 48,399 € | 49,049 € |
| AMG Line | 51,849 € | 52,499 € |
Rechargeable hybrid class equipment
Find below the various equipment offered for class A 250 th standard:
| “>OUTSIDE |
| “> Standard nocturnal black paint (696u) |
| “> Engine cover with stylized bosses |
| “> High Performance LED projectors (632) with adaptive highway assistant (608) |
| “> Grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern in shiny black and Mercedes central star as well as unique matt gray lamele with chrome insert |
| “> Front skirt with chrome decorative insert |
| “> Rear skirt with lower room shiny black finish with exhaust outlet and chrome insert |
| “> Dressing of the rocker panels painted in the body tone |
| “> Clear ice and chrome -plated ice rods |
| “>Interior |
| “> Threshold baguettes with” Mercedes-Benz “monogram |
| “> Central console storage with sliding cache (73b) and double cup holder (310) as well as 12 V socket |
| “> Foldable armrest in the central console for driver and front passenger |
| “> Watch-up with rain sensor (345) |
| “> Pavilion sky in black fabric (51U) |
| “> Ventilation nozzles in the black tone with external matt ring |
| “> Light glove box |
| “>Comfort and functionalities |
| “> Comfort seats pack (U59), with height adjustment and tilt of the passenger seat |
| “> Media screen (859) 10.25 inch |
| “> MBUX Premium navigation (PBG) |
| “> Digital car radio (537) |
| “> USB Plus pack (72b) |
| “> High resolution rear back camera with guide lines |
| “> Automatic thermatic air conditioning with 1 zone with active carbon filter against dust, soot and pollen |
| “> Bluetooth® connection for mobile phone |
| “> Keyless-go key start-up function |
| “> Digital instrumentation with driver screen 10.25’ ‘(458) |
| “> Communication module (LTE) for the use of Mercedes Me Connect services |
| “> Visibility pack integrating front and rear interior lighting lamps, floor, cup holder, reading spots, lit mirrors |
| “> Pre-equipment for live traffic information (free service for 3 years after activation Mercedes me) |
| “> Pre-equipment for remote services (free service for 3 years after activation Mercedes me) |
| “> Pre -equipment for key sharing (free service for 3 years after Mercedes me activation) |
| “> DAB digital radio reception |
| “> Tempomat cruise control with speed limiter |
| “> Voice control system and activated personal assistant thanks to” Hey Mercedes “ |
| “> MBUX multimedia system with expanded features (personalized profiles, predictive functions, WiFi terminal, webradio) |
| “> Parking pack with reversing camera (P44) |
| “> Retrichers pack (P49) |
| “> Lumbar support for 4 settings (U22) |
| “>Security and dynamism |
| “> Parametric direction with enslave speed at Dynamic Select speed with 4 driving programs (Eco, Comfort, Sport and Individual) |
| “> Comfort treading train with lowered frame (except 250 e) |
| “> ABS (wheels anti-locking), ASR (anti-skid), low (emergency braking assisted) |
| “> Adaptive Brake with HOLD function, hill start assistance, pre-filling and drying of brakes by braking in case of rain |
| “> Display of the condition of the rear belts (curly/non -curly) on the instrument cluster |
| “> Active line crossing assistant |
| “> Speed limitation assistant by reading panels thanks to a camera |
| “> Stabilization assistant in the event of a side wind |
| “> Attention Assist: drowsiness detection system |
| “> Rain and brightness sensor |
| “> Automatic disabled passenger airbag |
| “> Adaptive stop lights |
| “> ISize fixings for child siege with Top Tether strap in rear outdoor squares |
| “> Electric parking brake |
| “> Active assisted emergency braking (visual and sound alert in the event of a risk of collision and autonomous emergency braking under certain conditions) |
| “> Tirefit anti-harassment kit |
| “> Mercedes-Benz emergency call system |
| “> Tire pressure control system |
| “> Front airbags for the driver and passenger and airbag knees (294) for the driver |
| “> Curtain airbags |
| “> Mercedes-Benz emergency call system (351) |
| “> Comfort treading train (485) |
| “> Tempomat (440) with speed limiter |
| “> Active assisted emergency braking (258) |
| “> Pedestrian protection (U60) |
| “> Tire pressure control system (475) |
| “> Remote services plus (33U) with communication module (LTE) for the use of Mercedes Me Connect services (362) |
| “> 8G-DCT double clutch gearbox (426), for models A180 D, A 200 D, A 250th |
| “>Rechargeable hybrid |
| “> Alternating current on -board charger (AC) 3.7 kW |
| “> Load cable for mains, 5m, right |
| “> Load cable for walls and public charging stations, 5m, right, 11 kW |
Mercedes technical sheet at 250 e
| Thermal motor | Compact | Sedan |
| Number of cylinders/arrangement | 4/online | 4/online |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,332 | 1,332 |
| Nominal power (kw/ch to rpm) | 118/160 to 5,500 | 118/160 to 5,500 |
| Nominal couple (nm) | 250 | 250 |
| Electric motor | ||
| Power (KW/CH) | 75/100 | 75/100 |
| Couple (nm) | 300 | 300 |
| System power (KW/CH) | 160/218 | 160/218 |
| System torque (NM) | 450 | 450 |
| 0-100 km/h acceleration (s) | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Maximum speed (km/h) | 235 | 240 |
| Maximum speed in electric mode (km/h) | 140 | 140 |
| WLTP consumption in mixed cycle (l/100 km) | 1.4 to 1.5 | 1.4 |
| CO shows2 WLTP in mixed cycle (g/km) | 33 to 34 | 32 to 33 |
| Autonomy in electric mode (km) | 60 to 68 | 61 to 69 |
| Total battery capacity (kWh) | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Loads 10 to 100%, 2.3 – 7.4 kW | 1h45 – 7am | 1h45 – 7am |
| Loads 10 to 80%, 24 kW | 25 min | 25 min |
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