2021 Mercedes-Benz A-class Limousine review - The rising star I First Drive I Autocar India

There's a new entry point to the three-pointed star. Is the new A-class Limousine everything that’s expected of a Mercedes-Benz? What features does the A-class have? What is the A-class Limousine's price? What is the A-class Limousine's interior like? How much power does the A-class have? All these questions and more answered by Renuka Kirpalani and Gavin D’Souza who went down to Goa to bring you the first drive review.
Video shot on Sony Alpha 7 III.
Cameraperson: Anand Malepu
Editor: Rohan Salaskar
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0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - Mercedes A class Limousine
1:32 - Mercedes A class dimensions
1:56 - Mercedes A class back seat
3:15 - Mercedes A class boot
3:39 - Mercedes A class interior
4:51 - "Hey Mercedes"
5:15 - Mercedes & Me app
6:43 - Mercedes A class variants
7:02 - Mercedes A class petrol
8:29 - Mercedes A class handling
9:10 - Mercedes A class ride comfort
10:08 - Mercedes A class exterior
11:05 - Mercedes A class diesel
13:56 - Mercedes A class price in India
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[@samysadyvlogs]

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[@shriramvaradarajan8472]

Just took a test drive today. 2 problems 1) - back seats are cramped when it comes to 3 people. Like literally impossible. 2)- So much road noise and car noise gets into cabin. This was annoying for us and didnt expect that much noise from such a premium car. So we had to eliminate this. We visited q2 also. Was pretty good for 2 people back. But missed the benz interior. Test drive wasnt available. They offered home test drive tom. Lets see how it goes. Also considering X1. Personally loved benz when it comes to drive exp as in power and fun , interior was mind blowing and exterior was also really good in person.

[@KrishnaRathi]

The word ‘limousine’ is being misused for sure.

[@staardrift7480]

In countries like Germany, Limousine means Sedan. No misuse here.

[@arunim2000]

Sedan should be the correct fit

[@isorolerox4310]

Ikr bro, even BMW did this 😂

[@rdxbhai007.]

@@isorolerox4310 320 ld is a lenghty car

[@ruchigulati8638]

What a step up in the interior quality and design❤️❤️❤️❤️. Feels very solidly built. I loved the interior more than the 2 series. Waiting for launch of A3 and for the comparisons . Please bring a comparison video of A4, S60, c class and xe❤️❤️❤️

[@villianbehindglasses8969]

Was waiting for this since last year! Renuka ma'am's reviews are like a cherry on the top!

[@rishabhpune]

Autocar videos are so classy I simply love it!

[@veerabhadramorabad506]

Felt happy n love by seeing hometown name (BELAGAVI) in Mercedes's screen. Love from karnataka, autocar.

[@ujjwalnarang5141]

Mercedes A class is a fantastic model and very practical.

[@mjarc1]

Will we get A45?

[@bijumathai8897]

for a a hammer

[@adityachowdhury8324]

But anyhow it loses the oomph moment that anyone say after looking or that striking design of CLA!! Probably thats the best looking car at that price point! But yess this Aclass is very practical with killing looks too! Probably the brother of her elder sister CLS!!❤🔥

[@OnlyAS06]

Was Waiting 4 a long time... hope to see the AMG A 35

[@shivvashishthabhargava4600]

150 PS for a Petrol Mercedes does feel a little underpowered? Kind of like the petrol Honda Civic. The A200D seems nice and complete! Lovely interior. Superb ride quality and Mercedes Benz India offers superb after sales service! Kudos Mercedes. The A35 AMG seems like a riot but the BMW M2 is just something else......

[@shivomajaygupta1056]

Really missing the frame less doors!

[@INDIANCarWala]

Autocar has the best cameraman and cinematic shots .... quality levels are also good

[@nooranikhan129]

Excellent review! Thanks a lot

[@prathameshrivonkar7215]

Hope it comes with the AMG Line package... because that totally changes the look of this car..

[@satheeshbalakrishnan1657]

So this petrol 1332 cc engine is the same that we see in the kicks/duster turbo ? Heard that this engine was developed by Renault and Daimler..

[@lingtondaniel]

Mercedes Always follows the philosophy of “Nothing but the best”

[@thethriller307]

Love that interior 👌 fabulous👏

[@prateeksharma2360]

The same engine is being used by Nissan kicks as well as renault duster

[@mahendra_akshaj]

Finally GAVIN is back Gud bhai

[@rajsethia4635]

This car will be a game changer 👍🏻👍🏻🔥🔥

[@bharatpuri8209]

This is most affordable luxury super brand with good efficiency & excellence Comfort. Thanks mam for this review. 🥰

[@itsharshjain]

A- Class review of an A-Class ride🔥🔥

[@Ishaan200]

I hope you guys review the A35 AMG variant as well

[@karthiknunna4309]

Superb has a much powerful petrol Engine and less price too

[@issacabraham1505]

1.3L in a Mercedes has got to be a joke. Even Audi learned their mistake when they used a 1.4L in the A4. 🤦‍♂️

[@lonewolf9987]

it does make 163 HP, 250 Nm though

[@saiprasanthlingareddy7588]

It's always a pleasure to see mercedes

[@AkhtarKhan-kz3wl]

Wow I was waiting since it was launched globally

[@121sameem]

Renuka's reviews and these premium cars.... A match made in heaven

[@rickmorty6991]

The interior look splendid definitely putting BMWs interior to shame . My only concern would be it should have been RWD rather than FWD, which makes sedan more fun to drive.

[@smitakurane2530]

K I'll look k O Ok look

[@navinbpalathingal]

Those 2 huge screens looks out of proportional

[@divyanshsrivastava4971]

🙄

[@rajkr.bharti5531]

Clean, classy

[@shivamgupta13]

Merc has moved ages forward than Beamer in many aspects and is now a clear market leader in premium segment.

[@sumitchoudhary4531]

Good to see you रेणुका my favorite😊

[@polemical100]

C'mon Autocar .. what's the expected price for AMG ? Also, the GLA was supposed to be in 40-42 range, now will that go up in price ?

[@vikastohan6784]

Mercedes A class is fantastic luxury super model , with great features and interior is outstanding .. I ❤ this Car

[@dipeshbasu1510]

Brilliant car . This same engine is being used in nissan kicks 1.3 ltr turbo .. but sadly every one is going after seltos and creta…. Such herd mentality we have. This is a gem of an engine . This has the nissan gtr mirror coating technology to remove the friction to make it more energy efficient.

[@mohitgupta-gx1ix]

Superb makes more sense

[@mukundkedia]

Need the A35 AMG review... Autocar make it happen!

[@SuperAkashrana]

Without a doubt its a well built car, but one pays for the badge and not for what they get. Sensible choices would be from the house of Skoda and VW, as they will offer much more for much less money.

[@mr.sayakmondal8994]

Mercedes Benz C Class VS BMW 3 Series, Which car would be perfect ?

[@classicwheels4275]

With E class touching 70lac figures..... Extended A version is most people who could afford E class before will go for.... Lol

[@shreevijayphadke9087]

Plz make deatiled comparison between a class limo and 2 series gran coupe

[@dakshsinghal5814]

Beautiful omega watch :))

[@shamikpatel6012]

This looks more amazing than 2 series

[@thecerebrum.]

Yes definitely, the infotainment on bmw is operating system 7 which kind of feels old relative to mbux and also the looks of 2 series are a bit oddly aggressive

[@rao1118]

I have driven the new 2 series. This A class definitely has a more modern dash but I prefer the bmw. I enjoyed driving the 220d, will have to drive the A class to make a better comparison.

[@souravchoudhary1175]

The milage in 200d is 21kmpl wow it's nice👍👍

[@lalsingh4955]

@autocar india....is it the same engine used by Renault Duster Turbo Petrol ?

[@findbinnu]

Yes, same engine as Rs. 12 lakh Renault.

[@ahaanb2108]

No 😂

[@shubham9057]

Yep the same as Duster , Kicks etc..

[@AJASP.K]

Joint venture

[@raun13]

Yes

[@sankaramotovlogs5243]

Looks great ❤️

[@johndavidson3424]

Autocar India will India get a hatchback version of the A-class. That to the AMG A45s???

[@eby7239]

Is that 1.3 petrol engine from Daimler, Nissan and Renault?? I believe the same is used in both kicks and duster but with slightly lower power output

[@kwakuamos3769]

V Cy by 7 the most

[@ChallaAakash]

I like the intro

[@rushikeshbhange8630]

Make a video on BMW 5 Series vs BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

[@raghuttamorama]

Renukaji, were you driving this in Pune? I saw you at Sorriso, Marriott in Pune yesterday 28th Feb at brunch..

[@presveltrodrigues51]

It's Goa

[@lalitjena90]

great car .......wish to ride in the year 2030

[@jubersayyad5304]

Could you please show ground clearance of every vehicle.

[@devdershanj9593]

Waiting to see the A 35amg

[@BLR_REALITY]

Superb....

[@abhijitmarfatia1848]

Fantastic car atleast much better that Bmw 2 series and much luxurious and practical car

[@jacked_senpai69]

I wish they release the A45s in India soon

[@ashtosh4001]

Diesel with 8-speed DCT, wow !!

[@nithishpillai9922]

I really wanted to see it in the Denim Blue colour version !

[@priyeshpushp4957]

octavia will be more satisfying to once heart either while driving or while purchasing

[@vijaykadale1974]

I promise one day that will be mine🤞

[@saeesh25]

Only if the AMG variants were priced decently like Europe. 🥲

[@teamenderhd7282]

Nice!

[@AnandSingh-it1ss]

I thnk Skoda Superb offers much more in less price. I would prefer Superb over any of these German entry levels.

[@Raunaq0777]

Cla was best looking ❤️

[@rounakbanerjee5615]

How much it would cost on road any idea?

[@sanketdhoble6041]

I wish if could get a car with new audi A3's exterior, with A Class interior and ride quality and with BMW's performance and dynamics 😑😑

[@vishweshwarmatti3913]

At Tata's Price 😁

[@anikkhanghasura6243]

Ever heard the story of a crow who wants feathers of peacock, beak of a stork and legs of a heron, voice of cuckoo, but finally gets eaten by dogs !!!!!!! Same case is here.

[@joydeepsharma1]

I love the background music more. 😅

[@AkashKumar-wr7fe]

Rather go for a Skoda Superb as a more practical choice

[@samsamsam3]

Anyone looking for a Mercedes wouldn’t bother with Skoda... but you still have a point.

[@siddheshtulaskar7132]

Practical Mercedes Benz for daily usage

[@thecerebrum.]

What’s different in cla and a 200d ?

[@taranshupattnaiktp3335]

First to comment......hope this will be a better product

[@Rahul-sq5qt]

BMW G310R ride review!!!

[@himanshubalyan9557]

No A45 AMG for India ?

[@reubinthomas]

1.3 l petrol engine. Good job Mercedes. Good job!

[@jonathanchristopher5239]

not worth 40 lakhs with those engines smh

[@sriharsha971]

ROFL !! Some people on youtube expect a Mercedes benz for a price of a maruti suzuki ciaz !! But hey ... Its possible actually. Wait for few years and visit your nearby used car dealer. That time it will be completely worth your money ! & you can copy/paste the same comment on the future comment for a brand new upgraded A class and the viscous cycle of life continues !! ROFL.. Good luck !

[@AdityaVenkatesh101]

Its in the real world drive that these engines shine over other cars...on paper it feels underwhelming but the experience of driving and the interior ambience and silence in the cabin all justify the price to a large extent

[@shannenmilton5708]

Yeah man, I really wish that the taxes are reduced on these cars.

[@divyanshsrivastava4971]

You can choose a35 amg...

[@aakashsahani2991]

@@shannenmilton5708 I guess taxes does not weigh on this car as much as the brand name does, being almost entirely manufactured in India it should be priced similar to something of it's kind, the Honda Civic & Toyota Corolla. Obviously a 25L Benz will break sales records left and right but peobably Mercedes does not want to lose their classification as dream car as prople make them.

[@r_m5545]

Great car

[@ruturajrevankar3276]

But CLA ❤️🔥

[@ryugun2.059]

Please make a comparo between this and the Gran Coupe 2

[@karan_madhura1312]

A 35 amg review!?!

[@heretolearn9561]

Anyone knows expected launch date of A3 ?

[@aushimparmar4623]

Is the hatchback coming?

[@divyamkulshrestha5374]

No

[@user-db5mo1iz5w]

Raised rear roof is very evident which killed its side profile aesthetics

[@sarthisharma8688]

Ground clearance?

[@ProfitSnipper]

5.9 height can seat rear comfortable

[@coolsand]

The rear seat looks quite low... adds to stress on legs during long drives

[@devangkamdar2k]

Merc just cannibalised the C-Class! C-Class just does not make any sense now!

[@anonymoususer4122]

How? The c class is rear wheel drive, has way more power and torque and is much more of a driver's car. It has more tech too ( especially the 2021 model). So obviously the c class is on a different league. Theres no comparison.

[@technicalamanullah7019]

Is it better in drive quality than a Honda Civic ? Please do answer me

[@gouthams7825]

when did A class became a limousine.

[@utkarshkumar7250]

😂😂😂😂

[@kaksh2]

😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@vhash4916]

😂😂😂😂

[@surajitchakraborty7418]

When this product will launch in India?

[@subrapratimchoudhury6967]

25th March

[@MercedesBenzInd]

It will be launched on 25th of March 2021. However, bookings are open for the all-new A-Limo. Visit www.mercedes-benz.co.in/passengercars/mercedes-benz-cars/models/a-class/a-class-limousine/explore.html 😎

[@garvkhattri882]

So it's like a sedan glb

[@mackisbrocklesnar]

What up with car companies mixing up all models?! A Class should have been kept only for hatchbacks. This should be C Class.

[@RedBull.RedBull]

Shame there is no manual gear box on this Luxury Limousine. :(

[@AdityaVenkatesh101]

Name one mb car in production with a manual gearbox...they stopped them altogether quite a while back...tho you do have paddle shifters

[@ishaanlele6724]

Is India going to get the A class HAtchback?, With the L also in the lineup

[@davidgogoi6699]

Frame less door and the 2L engine is which BMW has an upper hand.

[@-Pranay]

What is the price??????????

[@divyanshagrawal05]

Merc power🔥

[@udayandasgupta6984]

My dream car

[@justsaying9884]

Can we have leather replaced with artificial leather(vegan leather) from the company itself.