You can see how this Saloon A-Class variant might ccontinue to carve out a useful niche for itself. You get smart looks, a decently-sized boot and a class-leadingly sophisticated cabin that no rival model can match. Running cost efficiency is top-notch and, despite the front-driven format, there's pretty much all the warm feel of quality that comes with any model bearing the famous Three-Pointed Star. In short, if you can't quite stretch to a C-Class, then this might still be a tempting option.

10.25" Digital instrument cluster display screen

Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control

DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport and Individual)

ISOFIX and top tether child seat fixing points in two outer rear seats

Driver and passenger head and side airbags

Alarm system/interior protection/immobiliser

Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function

Interior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting

19" AMG multi-spoke light alloy wheels,aerodynamically optimised, painted in black with high sheen rim flange

Artico man-made leather/Microcut microfibre upholstery

Galvanished gear shift paddles on steering wheel

Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist

Brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs

Childproof locks manually operated for rear doors and electrically operated for rear power windows

Air conditioning - Two zone thermotronic luxury automatic climate control with display

Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation

Parking pack with 360 degree camera - A Class

Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto

Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown and maintenance management

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

Mercedes-Benz A Class Saloon

A200 AMG Line Premium Plus 4dr Auto