Overview

The Mercedes-Benz A250 AMG Line is a vehicle that many are looking forward to.

Exterior

The car's exterior is attractive and proportionate, attracting attention during use. The side profile presents the classic sports car proportions, making the BMW 218i Gran Coupe pale in comparison.

Interior

The interior is Mercedes' strength, featuring a dual-screen display (each 10.25 inches), clear and sharp, but sometimes information overload. The MBUX interface is controlled by a touchpad, which is not very convenient. The central infotainment screen is touch-sensitive but distracting for the driver. The interior materials are of high quality, with the seats made of a mix of Artico leather and Dinamica microfiber. The steering wheel is beautifully designed. The main contact points give a high-grade feeling. The air-conditioning vents enhance the atmosphere in the car, and there are physical air-conditioning control buttons. In terms of interior space, there is not much to complain about for front passengers, but the rear is a bit tight. The trunk is 420 liters.

Power System

As for the driving experience, though the driving position is slightly off, it has improved. The steering wheel is accurate, and the throttle is responsive. The M260 engine (224 PS, 350 Nm) is powerful, combined with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, performs well most of the time, but in some situations, the dual-clutch transmission is slow to react and performs poorly in heavy traffic. The chassis has a certain fun factor when cornering and driving at high speed, the brakes are reassuring at high speeds, but too sensitive when driving in town.

Ride Comfort

The A250's ride comfort has greatly improved compared to the previous generation, but it can't be considered soft, it handles poor road surfaces well. The main problem is road noise, the interior test recorded 70 dB at 110 km/h.

Fuel Consumption

The fuel consumption on a 105 km journey with 50% highway and 50% city driving is 8.7l/100km. Considering the engine's powerful performance, this is a good achievement.

Conclusion

This fully imported (CBU) Mercedes-Benz A250 AMG Line sedan is priced at RM 259,255 (excluding insurance, 0% SST), price is a minor issue because there are many other options on the market, even including higher-level models. Like the C200 is priced at RM 251,587 (excluding insurance, 0% SST).