Autocar 28Sep04 - Merc A-class Road Test

[jabbafan]

I missed this issue.

Does anyone have this test scanned ?

If not, any chance it could be posted?

[bmwmpower]

autocar A 2.0 5 seater

http://www.autocar.co.uk/FirstDrive_....asp?RT=209350


A 1.8 cdi

http://www.autocar.co.uk/FirstDrive_....asp?RT=210321

briliant car

[jabbafan]

Thanks!! Sure looks cool.

Interested in the group test for some further insight, if anyone has it lying around???????

[bmwmpower]

i read compilation between A3,BMW1 and A, i dont know engines, 2.0 or something like that,
wins A mercedes because has great, like it say, family modus,
bmw 1 was more sporty, i has some experience with A and 1 series, A is great car,
buy it

[jabbafan]

yes thats the one I'm after...havn't still got it (scanned?) have you?

[bmwmpower]

Have but in Slovak,wait to transleted version

[bmwmpower]

OK, I summary the results:

Audi A3- great quality,but without driving pleasure 2.0 FSI Combinated 7,4 L/100 km, City 10,1 L /100 km,
engine not very cultivated, Bag:370 L. Weight : 1315kg

Mercedes A 200- Great step forward,Better handling than previsious A class,
More space then A3 and 120i, 7,2 L/100 km,Bag:435 L !!!, Weight: 1270 kg

BMW 120i- great combination between handling and engine,bad small space inside,
And less comfort, 7,2 L/100 km, Bag: 330 L,Weight: 1335 kg

Best Engine: Of course bmw,then merc,then A3
Best Space: A class,A3,1 series
Price: A class,120i,then A3
Handling: BMW 120,A class,A3

Concret version in Test Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI S Line
BMW 120i SE
Mercedes A200 Avantgarde


winner was Mercedes A