Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2004–2008 car dimensions: 3838 mm long, 1764 mm wide and 1593 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,195 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin comes with air conditioning as standard, including automatic temperature control and a humidity sensor on all models, plus a multifunction steering wheel for radio and display functions. Higher grades or options add THERMOTRONIC dual-zone climate control. Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC limiter and PARKTRONIC parking sensors appear on upper models like the A 200 or as extras. Touchscreen displays come only with optional Audio 50 or COMAND navigation units. No factory automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, lane keep assist or reversing camera is listed.
The five-door offers 435 litres of boot space with seats up. Folding or removing the rear seats and adjusting the load floor expands it to 1995 litres for longer items.
Braked towing reaches 1500 kg on stronger engines such as the A 200 and diesels, with unbraked limits around 595-645 kg depending on the variant. Payload sits near 485-515 kg based on kerb and gross weights.
No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages appear in the equipment lists for work use.
The cabin offers a spacious feel for its size with high-quality materials and ergonomic seats that support longer drives without strain. Air conditioning comes as standard with automatic temperature control. Optional multi-way power front seats and a louvred panoramic sunroof add light and adjustability. Multifunction steering wheel and clear dials make controls easy. The layout prioritises practicality with versatile seating.
Euro NCAP five-star rating.
Standard ESP, ABS, Brake Assist and adaptive front airbags with head/thorax sidebags.
ASSYST service interval indicator as standard.
Active front head restraints and belt tensioners standard.
Fully galvanised body for corrosion protection.
Fuel use varies by engine choice with diesels offering stronger economy figures than petrols in combined driving. The range covers efficient four-cylinder options for city and motorway work.
Servicing follows the ASSYST system that calculates intervals based on use and displays remaining distance or time. Regular checks keep the car reliable over years.
Safety centres on the sandwich floor concept that directs crash forces under the cabin plus adaptive airbags, ESP and active head restraints. It scored five stars in Euro NCAP testing for adult protection.
Keeping the car involves monitoring the galvanised structure and using the standard service indicator. Parts availability remains good for this generation.
Length 3838 mm, Width 1764 mm, Height 1593 mm, Wheelbase 2568 mm (A-Class 2004–2008)
Sources: manufacturer data, Wikipedia, autoevolution.com, gebrauchtwagenberater.de, automoli.com.