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Mercedes-Benz A-Class Hatchback boot space, practicality and safety

2005 - 2012 (change model)
Practicality rating: 4 out of 54.0

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

Although the original A-Class was infamous for rolling during the ‘Elk Test’ before it was significantly re-engineered, expect high standards of safety in the new model. It achieved the maximum possible five stars in the Euro NCAP crash test. A notable safety feature is the double layer floor which pushes the engine under the passenger compartment in the event of a frontal collision and there’s plenty of safety equipment (although only four airbags as standard).

Mercedes doesn’t provide dead-locks on its cars claiming these hamper rescue attempts in an accident scenario.

The interior has been thoughtfully developed to give decent load carrying ability. There’s an adjustable height floor, giving the option of a deeper boot, or a lipless, flat-floor. The rear seats split and fold and can be totally flipped forward. Also there is the potential to store the rear seat-cushions under the floor in the boot. An optional system also allows the rear seatbacks to be removed and the front passenger seat to be folded flat or removed as well.

With 435 litres (in both the three and five-door) the boot area is considerably larger than the Audi A3 Sportback and BMW 1-Series.

Euro NCAP rating

What is Euro NCAP?
Adult Occupant: 5 out of 5
Child Occupant: 4 out of 5
Vulnerable Road User: 2 out of 5

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (20)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Traction control
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Avantgarde SE Standard Equipment (4)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Front fog lights
  • Partial leather seat trim
Avantgarde SE Optional Equipment (3)
  • Cruise control
  • Lumbar support
  • Rear electric windows
Classic Standard Equipment (2)
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Steel wheels
Classic Optional Equipment (1)
  • Cruise control
Classic SE Standard Equipment (4)
  • Air conditioning
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Front fog lights
  • Steel wheels
Classic SE Optional Equipment (1)
  • Cruise control
Classis SE Standard Equipment (4)
  • Air conditioning
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Front fog lights
  • Steel wheels
Classis SE Optional Equipment (1)
  • Cruise control
Elegance SE Standard Equipment (3)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Front fog lights
Elegance SE Optional Equipment (5)
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Lumbar support
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Rear electric windows
Special Edition Standard Equipment (6)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Metallic Paint
Special Edition Optional Equipment (1)
  • Steel wheels
Turbo Standard Equipment (5)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Front fog lights
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Sports seats
Turbo Optional Equipment (2)
  • Cruise control
  • Rear electric windows

Dimensions

Length 3838mm - 3883mm
Width 1975mm - 2040mm
Height 1593mm - 1595mm
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