Mercedes-Benz Warns It Will Close a German Assembly Plant and Engine Factory Unless Costs Come Down
Sep 22, 2026The Spec'd take
Why it stands out
- That 2.0-litre turbo four makes 421 hp, the most of any series-production four-cylinder, and it gets to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds
- 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with Drift Mode and the AMG Driver's Package (270 km/h top speed) make it a proper enthusiast car, not just a quick hatch
- The Aero Track Edition brings the fixed rear wing, front flics and Night Package as standard, so it looks every bit as serious as it drives
- The cabin is loaded for its size: AMG Performance seats with memory and heating, twin 10.25-inch screens, Burmester audio, panoramic sunroof and a 360 degree camera
Worth knowing
- At Rs 87 lakh it costs as much as a well-kitted GLC, which is a lot of money for a car with A-Class rear-seat space
- Only one version and a short colour list: four paints, with MANUFAKTUR Mountain Grey Magno a Rs 3 lakh option
- The low front apron and firm AMG suspension need care over Indian speed breakers and broken roads
- The twin 10.25-inch MBUX screens now look dated next to the larger, newer displays in the CLA and C-Class



















