Mercedes A 160 CDI

I have had my A160 for 6 months now, I purchased brand new and love it. Outside the shape is stylish and sleek with lovely set of alloys and that chrome exhaust tail pipe makes you wonder whats under that bonnet. Inside the dash isn't exactly trendy or flash, but it is high quality and practical with everything easy to reach. The seats are comfortable and tall people like me are easily accomadated. There is plenty of room in the back seats to and can fit 5 people at ease. This is the smallest car I've seen that can carry 5 people with comfort. The long wheel base offers more interior space ... more

Be very wary over servicing costs on this car. It is going to cost you a bundle over the life of the car. Notwithstanding it has less power than my lawnmower it is very economical on fuel. It was recording better than 60 mpg on a run showing how gently it was driven and yet it still 'demanded' a service after only 11 months and 10600 miles. Cost nearly £300.00. During research prior to taking the thing on I found no mention on of yearly services and my understanding was 15000 miles between visits. So over a three year contract hire instead of one service it will need three and one of those, I ... more