Following the launch of the new A-Class earlier in the year, the engine line-up has been expanded with the addition of A 200 d W177 and A 220 d W177 models, both powered by Mercedes- Benz’s brand-new OM654 engine. Each is mated to a new eight-speed twin-clutch automatic transmission and have been tested to new RDE-2 emissions standards, meaning that these A-Class models will avoid the taxation surcharge that the Government added to diesel models last year.
Mercedes-Benz new A-Class engine line-up has been expanded with the addition of A 200 d and A 220 d models
And more importantly for company car drivers, it’ll mean parity with petrol engines on Benefit-in-Kind taxation. The A 200 d Sport W177 and AMG Line produce 148bhp and 236lb ft of torque and can deliver 67.3mpg on the combined cycle, while emitting 110g/km of CO2. The more powerful A 220 d AMG Line W177 develops 188bhp and 295lb ft of torque, with CO2 emissions of 114g/km and 65.7mpg possible on the combined cycle. Prices start at £28,805 for the A 200 d Sport, £30,005 for the A 200 d AMG Line and £31,575 for the A 220 d AMG Line. Available to order now, the first cars arrive in showrooms in the spring.
