Mercedes-Benz has officially confirmed that the new A-Class Sedan (codenamed V177) will go on sale at the end of 2018, a model that differs from the A-Class L Sedan that was launched in China just a few months ago.
The main difference involves the wheelbase, with the version without the ‘L’ sharing the same figure as the A-Class hatchback – 2,729 mm as opposed to the long-wheelbase model’s 2,789 mm. As a reference, the A-Class L Sedan measures 4,609 mm long, 1,796 mm wide and 1,460 mm tall, which is 190 mm longer and 20 mm taller than the standard hatchback – width is unchanged.
While the German carmaker isn’t too keen on giving out the full list of dimensions (for now), it is willing to talk about the A-Class Sedan’s aerodynamics. It boasts that its new compact sedan has the lowest drag coefficient (Cd) value of any production vehicle worldwide at 0.22 and a frontal area of just 2.19 square metres.
Thanks to computation loops, CAE simulations (computer-aided engineering) and measurements in the wind tunnel in Sindelfingen, the company has been able to optimise the car for better aero. Details include the sealing of the headlamp surroundings as well as almost complete panelling of the underbody (engine bay, floorpan, parts of the rear axle and the diffuser).
In other areas, the wheels and tyres also underwent aerodynamic fine-tuning, plus an optional two-part shutter system behind the radiator grille is available as well. These features, Mercedes claims, help the car achieve a drag area of just 0.49 square metres.
Away from the aero talk, the company also adds that the A-Class Sedan will share a lot in common with the hatchback, including the engine line-up, safety and driver assistance systems, along with the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system. This is with the added benefit of more rear headroom that Mercedes claims is at the top of its segment.
The A-Class Sedan was developed in Sindelfingen, Germany and will be built in Aguascalientes, Mexico, and Rastatt, Germany. How many of you will prefer this to the hatchback?
GALLERY: Z177 Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Sedan
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- Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse, Z 177, China, Limousine mit langem Radstand Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Z 177, China, Sedan, long wheel base
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- Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse, Z 177, China, Limousine mit langem Radstand Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Z 177, China, Sedan, long wheel base
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- Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse, Z 177, China, Limousine mit langem Radstand Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Z 177, China, Sedan, long wheel base
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- Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse, Z 177, China, Limousine mit langem Radstand Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Z 177, China, Sedan, long wheel base
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- Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse, Z 177, China, Limousine mit langem Radstand Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Z 177, China, Sedan, long wheel base
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- Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse, Z 177, China, Limousine mit langem Radstand Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Z 177, China, Sedan, long wheel base
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- Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse, Z 177, China, Limousine mit langem Radstand Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Z 177, China, Sedan, long wheel base
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. Nicholas Speeks, Präsident & CEO of Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales Service Co. Ltd. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.Nicholas Speeks, President & CEO of Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales Service Co. Ltd.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Vorstandsvorsitzender der Daimler AG und Leiter Mercedes-Benz Cars. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China. Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. Hubertus Troska, Mitglied des Vorstands der Daimler AG, verantwortlich für Greater China. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China. Hubertus Troska, Member of the Board of Daimler AG, responsible for Greater China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. Nicholas Speeks, Dieter Zetsche, Hubertus Troska. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China. Nicholas Speeks, Dieter Zetsche, Hubertus Troska.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. Nicholas Speeks, Dieter Zetsche, Hubertus Troska. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China. Nicholas Speeks, Dieter Zetsche, Hubertus Troska.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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Sedan , anytime.
Geely-Merc more profitable , anytime
Looks like saga facelift
And same same FwD. Pffft
Just an alternative to C-class
I don’t think anyone would reject the idea of an L model when it’s already quite compact as it is….
the L much revered in Middle Kingdom.
Sell well below 100K.
Cheap to buy, but expensive to maintain.. no point..
This one is right up ur budget https://paultan.org/2018/05/28/mercedes-gle-range-rover-evoque-cloned-in-china/
RM? In your dream kid
The rear back does have the same failings of HB convert to sedan syndrome. A longer boot shud help.
0.22Cd is one smooth air flow. only Tesla has a better co efficient drag factor of 0.20. 4th gen Prius has 0.26, Camry 0.28. merc E class w213 similar figures to prius. superb.
The A-class HB start from RM197k. The C-class start from RM216k. This A-class sedan start from ???
If I say it is a pointless proposition, I wonder why do Mercedes even bother to have an A-class sedan for M’sian!
A smart purchaser will opt for the C-class as its roomier & RWD(not FD) with 9-speed auto too not to mention the price difference is almost negligible if he is looking for a Merc sedan.
And MBM 4-year free maintenance package.