Mercedes-Benz A-Class

A-Class (W168)
Before change
Overview
Production	August 1997-2004
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact
Layout	Front-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.4-liter straight-four 1.6-liter straight-four 1.9-liter straight-four 2.1-liter straight-four 3.2-liter supercharged straight-four 3.8-liter twin straight-four Diesel: 1.7-liter straight-four
Transmission	5-speed manual 5-speed automatic 5-speed automated manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,423 mm (95.4 in)
Length	3,606 mm (142.0 in)
Width	1,719 mm (67.7 in)
Height	1,587 mm (62.5 in)

In 1994, Mercedes had confirmed a new small car would be made, was first seen in 1996, and was released in 1997 at a motor show in Frankfurt, Germany. Although it is a small subcompact car, it is large and practical inside, like a mid-size car. It was designed by Steve Mattin, who also designed the ML-Class, and the GL-Class. It is unusual of Mercedes to make a front-wheel drive hatchback with a short, but tall body. Its code name is W168.

In between 1997-2004, 1.1 million units were produced, but the problem is that, Daimler had lost €1,440 making each unit.

A-Class (W169)
Before change
Overview
Production	June 2004-2012
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact
Layout	Front-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	1.7-liter inline-four 2.0-liter inline-four 2.0-liter inline-four turbo Diesel: 2.0-liter inline-four turbodiesel I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,568 mm (101.1 in)
Length	3,838 mm (151.1 in) (2004-08) 3,883 mm (152.9 in) (2008-12)
Width	1,764 mm (69.4 in)
Height	1,593 mm (62.7 in)

The new A-Class' codename is W169 and it is constructed with high-strength steel alloys, and has increased in cargo capacity by 15 percent, compared to the W168 A-Class. Unlike the previous, or next generation, this generation of A-Class had a 3-door and 5-door option. While the 5-door is codenamed W169, the 3-door is codenamed 'C169'.

A-Class (W176)
Before change
Overview
Production	September 2012 - 2018
Layout	Front-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	1.6-liter straight-four turbo 2.0-liter straight-four turbo Diesel: 1.5-liter straight-four turbo 1.8-liter straight-four turbo 2.2-liter straight-four turbo
Transmission	6-speed manual 7-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length	4,292 mm (169.0 in)
Width	1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height	1,433 mm (56.4 in)

The new A-Class is completely different from the 2 previous generations. Unlike the previous 2, who used the W168 and W169 model codes, the new W176 has a larger model code. The new car has grown 400 mm (0.4 m) longer. It has new headlights, taillights, body style, refreshed interior, cooler rear lights and front lights, now making it closer to the small luxury car segment and daytime running lights.

The new A-Class is more expressive than the previous models, directly competes with the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series, as they are all German luxury small family cars.

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A-Class (W177)
Before change
Overview
Production	April 2018 - present
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact executive car
Layout	Front-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.3-liter inline-four turbo 2.0-liter inline-four turbo turbo 2.0-liter inline-four turbo turbo Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.3-liter inline-four turbo turbo Diesel: 1.5-liter inline-four turbo 2.0-liter inline-four turbo
Transmission	6-speed manual 7-speed automatic 8-speed automatic 7-speed dual-clutch 8-speed dual-clutch
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,729 mm (107.4 in)
Length	4,419 mm (174.0 in) (hatchback) 4,549 mm (179.1 in) (sedan)
Width	1,796 mm (70.7 in)
Height	1,440 mm (56.7 in) (hatchback) 1,454 mm (57.2 in) (sedan)

The new A-Class is the fourth generation of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, the successor of the W176. Its codename is W177, and features multiple design cues from the previous A-Class.

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