2008 MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse Coupe (C169) 200 TURBO CVT FWD (193 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Mercedes-Benz introduced a facelift for the A-Class’ second generation in 2008 for both three- and five-door versions.

After three and a half years since the car’s launch, the German carmaker recorded over 500.000 sales for the compact MPV. Unlike its predecessor, this time it was a successful model. It was also the most affordable Mercedes-Benz on the market. Its MPV-styling was already out of date, but the carmaker tried to keep it running until its successor was ready to hit the showrooms. At the front, the 2008 A-Class coupe shown different grille colors depending on the trim levels. Apart from the base version, which featured 15″ steel wheels, the Elegance and Avantgarde levels received 16″ alloys. All versions received larger door mirrors, and body-colored door handles. Slimmer chromed trims replaced the previously used rubber strips.

Inside, Mercedes-Benz improved the materials and offered a new option for seats with seat cushion adjustment and lumbar support. Between the front seats, the carmaker installed a new center console with a larger storage compartment. Like its predecessor, the A-Class coupe featured wider door openings for easier ingress and egress for the rear passengers.

Under the hood, Mercedes-Benz introduced a re-developed 160 CDI version BlueEfficiency that offered a better fuel-efficiency by 10 percent when compared to its non-facelifted version.