Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan is the most aerodynamic production car

Mercedes-Benz first introduced the Class A sedan at the Beijing Auto Show this year and the following year. company has now released a teaser of the car. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan shares its style with the new-generation A-Class sedan that was introduced earlier this year in February. The car shows a slight resemblance to the new CLS, and to some extent resembles a smaller version of the latter. But now, the company claims that it is the most aerodynamic production car. The "world record" is now held by the Class A sedan with a coefficient drag value of 0.22 and a drag of less than 0.49 m2. With a Cd value of 0.25, the new class A sedan also surpasses its already excellent predecessor.

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With a Cd value of 0.22 and a frontal area of ​​2.19 m², the new class A sedan has the lowest drag of all production vehicles in the world and thus defends the original world record of the CLA Coupe.

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Of course, being the most aerodynamic car has its set of benefits. The key contribution in terms of interest to customers is the low fuel consumption in everyday conditions. The A-Class sedan has been optimized to the smallest detail thanks to a multitude of calculation loops, CAE simulations and measurements in the Sindelfingen wind tunnel. Small steps led to the new record: a reduction of the frontal area despite significantly improved interior comfort, an extensive sealing concept (such as floodlighting) and almost complete underbody panels, which includes the engine bay, the main floor, parts of the rear axle and the diffuser.

The front and rear wheel baffles have been specifically optimized to deliver air around the wheels as efficiently as possible. The wheels and tires have also been aerodynamically adjusted. Depending on the market, a two part shutter system is available as an option behind the grille, minimizing the flow of air into the engine compartment.

Visually, the car has the same diamond grid and LED headlights with LED daytime lights similar to eyebrows. The Mercedes-Benz Class A also comes with a set of 5-spoke (16 to 19-inch) light alloy sport wheels, new stylish ORVs with integrated LED turn signals, a bold waist, a B-pillar blackened and a sloping roofline. The four-door sedan has the wheelbase of the sedan (2729 millimeters) as well as the proportions of a compact sedan with short overhangs at the front and rear.

The cabin of the A-Class sedan is largely identical to its tailgate counterpart with a larger, well-equipped, all-digital dashboard associated with an all-digital infotainment system. The dashboard also features the characteristic chrome air vents of the rotor, a multifunctional steering wheel and a center console in black piano finish.

Like the class A sedan, the sedan with the MBUX multimedia system – Mercedes-Benz user experience – with artificial intelligence. The system is integrated with the WeChatMyCar application with features like – Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as wireless charging zones for your smartphone.

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The A-Class sedan will arrive at the end of this year and yes, it's a good candidate to enter the Indian markets, but we are likely to see it only in 2019. The A-Class show will be built in Aguascalientes, Mexico, and Rastatt, Germany; It was developed in Sindelfingen, Germany

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