Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2008–2012 car dimensions: 3883 mm long, 1764 mm wide and 1595 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,240 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
Standard air conditioning keeps the cabin comfortable on daily drives. A multifunction steering wheel and onboard computer handle basic controls. Optional THERMOTRONIC dual-zone climate control lets driver and passenger set different temperatures. Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC comes as an option, often with the Autotronic CVT. PARKTRONIC ultrasonic sensors and Active Parking Assist are optional for easier manoeuvring into spaces. Higher audio options like Audio 50 APS or COMAND APS add colour displays and navigation. No factory reverse camera, blind spot warning, lane keep or automatic emergency braking.
Boot space starts at 435 litres with rear seats up. Folding them creates a flat load floor and expands capacity to 1485 litres. The Easy-Vario setup adds flexibility for everyday loads.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1500 kg on higher-output engines like the A 200 and diesels, with unbraked at 595 kg. Payload sits around 500 kg depending on kerb weight and options. The compact size and versatile seats suit light cargo or occasional work hauls without heavy-duty extras.
The cabin feels spacious thanks to the sandwich floor and high seating position, with large windows flooding light inside. Ergonomic seats with optional multicontour adjustment and lumbar support ease long drives. High-grade fabrics or ARTICO leather plus optional panoramic louvred sunroof add a premium touch. Air conditioning is standard, with dual-zone THERMOTRONIC available.
Fuel consumption from 4.5 l/100 km on A 160 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
ASSYST maintenance interval display standard.
Euro NCAP 5-star crash test rating.
Standard safety includes ESP, ABS, BAS, two-stage front airbags, head/thorax sidebags, active head restraints, belt tensioners and force limiters.
Engines deliver combined NEDC fuel use between 4.5 and 8.1 litres per 100 km. BlueEFFICIENCY packages with ECO start-stop cut city petrol use by up to nine percent and drop the A 160 CDI Coupé to 4.5 litres. Diesel models include a particulate filter as standard.
The ASSYST system monitors service needs and displays intervals. The car meets high recycling standards with many components from renewable materials.
Safety equipment is extensive for the class. Adaptive flashing brake lights warn following traffic in emergencies. Standard kit covers adaptive two-stage front airbags, head/thorax side airbags, belt tensioners front and outer rear, adaptive force limiters, crash-responsive head restraints and emergency lighting. ESP with ASR and Brake Assist keep the car stable. Active parking assist is optional.
The versatile EASY-VARIO seating and load floor make daily use simple. Keep the car by following the ASSYST prompts and using genuine parts for the sandwich-floor structure and electronics.
Length 3883 mm, Width 1764 mm, Height 1595 mm, Wheelbase 2568 mm (A-Class 2008–2012)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz public archive.