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Stunning new A-Class diesel takes on equally stylish Volvo

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Price: £24,720

Engine: 1.8-litre 4cyl, 134bhp

0-60mph: 8.0 seconds

Test economy: 41.3mpg/6.8mpl

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: 114g/km

Annual road tax: £30

Why? The A-Class disappointed

in its first test, but now the diesel

version promises to deliver a

softer and smoother ride.

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Price: £24,845

Engine: 2.0-litre 5cyl, 148bhp

0-60mph: 8.5 seconds

Test economy: 38.7mpg/7.3mpl

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: 114g/km

Annual road tax: £30

Why? Like the new Mercedes, the

V40 is aimed at style-conscious

buyers who want to be noticed. As

a result, the powerful five-cylinder

D3 version should be a tough rival.

Pictures: Pete Gibson

Location: Longcross Proving

Ground, Chobham, Surrey

Mercedes A-Class vs Volvo V40 Road test

Road test Mercedes A-Class vs Volvo V40

MERCEDES will be hoping the new A-Class

can make a quick recovery. The hot petrol-

engined A250 AMG model suffered a heavy

defeat at the hands of key class rivals from Audi

and BMW in the A-Class’ first test in Issue 1,239.

Although we loved the modern exterior and

the smart design on the inside, the car was let

down by its rock-hard ride, indecisive gearbox

and disappointing handling. So, can the diesel

A-Class succeed where the petrol model failed?

The £24,720 A200 CDI Sport rides on

standard suspension, rather than a firm

sports set-up, and promises a better balance

of ride and handling. Facing the Mercedes

is the sleek Volvo V40. Like the A-Class,

it trades on its style and upmarket appeal,

and the V40 came close to beating the

BMW 1 Series and Audi A3 in Issue 1,236.

That makes it a stern test for any newcomer.

The V40 SE Lux we tested is loaded with

equipment, and its unique five-cylinder

engine outguns the A-Class for power,

but matches its low emissions –

so the final result should be close.

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