Benz confirms A200 Turbo price and spec

MERCEDES-BENZ has revealed details, including pricing, of the A200 Turbo model its will add its A-class hatch range in the final quarter of 2005.

To be priced from $44,400 - $4000 more than the current A200 Avantgarde - the new range-topper will feature a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 142kW at 5000rpm and 280Nm of torque from 1800rpm. The standard gearbox is a six-speed manual.

The A200 Turbo claims 0-100km/h acceleration of 7.5 seconds, along with average combined fuel consumption of 7.9L/100km.

Based on the Avantgarde trim level, the car will be restricted to three-door versions in the first instance, and will have sports-themed enhancements such as 17-inch wheels, 288mm diameter front disc brakes and twin exhaust outlets.