Seating comfort over long distances for the rear passengers

A significant comfort feature of the new A-Class is the modified seating position in the rear. The floor structure has been lowered in front of the rear seats, with the effect that the rear passengers sit higher, and thus more comfortably, than in the outgoing model. The seats themselves, which are also new developments, and the improved head and knee room ensure that the rear passengers sit comfortably over long journeys.

Roomy glove compartment and a host of practical stowage compartments

Exemplary functionality and variability have always been among the advantages of the A-Class’ innovative body concept. The Sindelfingen-based engineers have continued the development of the compact model’s interior according to these criteria and made a number of advances. Indeed, the interior has become even more versatile, thanks to a range of either new or improved stowage compartments. Examples include the following:

• The compartments in the interior panels of the front doors have been designed to accommodate a road atlas and a PET drinks bottle (1 litre). In the rear door pockets, meanwhile, there is enough space for drinks bottles or cans with capacity of up to 0.5 litres.
• The centre console and tunnel trim also offer more stowage options than in the predecessor model. For example, an additional cup holder is located behind the gearshift lever.
• The capacity of the glove compartment, which is cooled by the standard-fitted air conditioning system, has been increased to 8.5 litres, making it more than twice as large as in the outgoing model. In addition to smaller items, this compartment also offers ample room for an A4 atlas and a CD changer for six CDs (optional).
• Both front seats are fitted with an oddments tray which offers room for a tele-scopic umbrella.