AMG
03-06-2004, 04:04 AM
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A 150 : 175 km/h; 12,7s
A 170 : 186 km/h; 10,9s
A 200 : 195 km/h; 9,8s
A 200 Turbo: 227 km/h; 7,9s
A 160 CDI: 172 km/h; 14,6s
A 180 CDI: 188 km/h; 11,0s
A 200 CDI: 202 km/h; 9,5s
Mercedes-Benz is introducing its new AUTOTRONIC automatic transmission on the A-Class. This operates on the principle of a continuously variable transmission, in which the ratios are changed by means of a variator pulley and a steel thrust belt.
As a result the A-Class accelerates with no interruption of tractive power, and the engine reaches its maximum performance more quickly than with a conventional automatic transmission. The continuously variable AUTOTRONIC transmission also ensures a high level of ride and noise comfort.
AUTOTRONIC allows the driver to choose between two transmission programs. In the Comfort program the transmission keeps the engine speed at the lowest possible level, so that the A-Class accelerates more gently and consumes less fuel.
In the Sport program AUTOTRONIC automatically recognises the individual driving style and adapts the shift strategy accordingly. A manual mode is also available in which the automatic transmission divides the ratio range into seven virtual stages.
The driver shifts the gears up or down by briefly nudging the shift lever.
Like AUTOTRONIC, the standard six-speed manual transmission of the A 180 CDI, A 200 CDI and A 200 TURBO is a new development. This unit is of compact aluminium construction and is particularly precise in operation.
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A 150 : 175 km/h; 12,7s
A 170 : 186 km/h; 10,9s
A 200 : 195 km/h; 9,8s
A 200 Turbo: 227 km/h; 7,9s
A 160 CDI: 172 km/h; 14,6s
A 180 CDI: 188 km/h; 11,0s
A 200 CDI: 202 km/h; 9,5s
Mercedes-Benz is introducing its new AUTOTRONIC automatic transmission on the A-Class. This operates on the principle of a continuously variable transmission, in which the ratios are changed by means of a variator pulley and a steel thrust belt.
As a result the A-Class accelerates with no interruption of tractive power, and the engine reaches its maximum performance more quickly than with a conventional automatic transmission. The continuously variable AUTOTRONIC transmission also ensures a high level of ride and noise comfort.
AUTOTRONIC allows the driver to choose between two transmission programs. In the Comfort program the transmission keeps the engine speed at the lowest possible level, so that the A-Class accelerates more gently and consumes less fuel.
In the Sport program AUTOTRONIC automatically recognises the individual driving style and adapts the shift strategy accordingly. A manual mode is also available in which the automatic transmission divides the ratio range into seven virtual stages.
The driver shifts the gears up or down by briefly nudging the shift lever.
Like AUTOTRONIC, the standard six-speed manual transmission of the A 180 CDI, A 200 CDI and A 200 TURBO is a new development. This unit is of compact aluminium construction and is particularly precise in operation.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/Images/Photos/20040531101857A-Class_2005.jpg