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 148 hp and 320 Nm of
torque. Mercedes claims a 0-100 km/h in 8.1 seconds and a top speed
limited to 220 km/h. Fuel economy is rated at 67.3 mpg UK combined,
with 110g/km of CO2 emissions.
The second new diesel model is the A220 d, which
also uses the 2.0-liter unit, only here it makes 187 hp and 400 Nm. Performance is understandably improved, with 0-100 km/h coming in 7
seconds flat and a top speed of 235 km/h. It will return 65.7 mpg UK
combined and emit 114g/km of CO2.
Both powertrains are combined with the company’s
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 £ 28,805,
while the A220 d AMG Line will ask for £ 30,005. Mercedes offers three distinct
option packages for the A-Class but if you want the full interior experience,
complete with the big displays and all, you’ll have to tick the box for the
£3,595 Premium Plus package that pretty much has everything, including a pair
of 10.25-inch displays for the dashboard. Mercedes UK has opened the order
books for the new A200 d and A220 d now, with first deliveries expected in
spring 2019.
