Mercedes-Benz launches Edition 1 on A-Class and B-Class

Mercedes-Benz has introduced another limited edition series, this time it is on the A-Class and the B-Class. The latest entry-level products to the three-pointed star in India. The A-Class was launched last year and the B-Class came in a year before. The Edition 1 is launched only on the diesel variants of the A and the B. The A-Class is priced at Rs 26.1 lakhs while the B-Class comes at Rs 28.75 lakhs (ex-showroom Mumbai prices).

The A-Class and the B have got cosmetic changes, but the changes are minor, there aren’t major changes on either of them. To begin with, there is a sunroof on the diesel variants from now, then there is also a reverse parking camera on both the diesels, which weren’t there before. The rear seat also gets armrest, a feature not seen before on these MFA platform based vehicles.
 
The B-Class also gets rear seat entertainment as a new add-on in this Edition 1. The A-Class misses out on this feature. Apart from that, the rest of the kit remains unchanged. Also, both the co-driver seats are now electrically adjustable with memory seats. The interior styling and even the black instrument panel are retained on both the three-pointed stars. The quality is also top notch with good fit and finish.

On the outside, the cosmetic changes on the Edition 1 are a few. To begin with, both the A-Class and the B-Class now get Edition 1 stickers on the rocker. The alloy wheels too on the A-Class and B-Class have been changed. Post this edition vehicles, we will see these alloy wheels on all the new vehicles. Another upgrade on both the vehicles is sunroof, both the diesel variants come equipped with sunroof in these models. The suspension of the A-Class and B-Class has also been raised to suit the Indian road conditions.  This avoids the underbelly of the two vehicles from scrapping on potholes or even speed bumps.
 
The Edition 1 is offered only on the diesel trim of the A-Class and the B-Class. This is a 2.2-litre that powers the C-Class and even the E-Class, however the power has been reduced to 108bhp from 204 for better fuel economy. This 2.2-litre diesel engine comes mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch self-shifting transmission.
 
We got out hands on the two Edition 1 vehicles and we share our review with images of the two vehicles. Go to our expert review page to read more both these vehicles. The petrol variants aren’t offered on Edition 1.