The Mercedes-Benz A 160 Avantgarde '98 is a road car produced by Mercedes-Benz. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 2 and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games up to Gran Turismo 6, with the exception of Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec.
Colors[]
There are ten colors to choose from this car:
- African Violet
- Jungle Green
- Ocean Blue
- Glacier White
- Cascade Blue
- Moonlight Silver
- Ember Red
- Meteor Grey
- Volcano Red
- Oasis Green
In-game description[]
"The first compact model by Mercedes, with a unique layout."
At the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1993, Mercedes-Benz presented its first compact model ever in a model called 'Study A'. Four years later in 1997, the Mercedes A Class appeared on the market. Its body was designed in consideration for maximising space utility, despite the compact dimensions. A unique feature of the body is that a 2 layer sandwich structure was used for its floor. The engine that drives the front wheels is made to slide underneath the floor in the event of a collision, and it achieves a high level of collision safety even with its very short nose section.
At the time of its debut there was only a 1.6L inline 4 cylinder engine available, but in 1999 a 1.9L DOHC inline 4 was added as an option. The available gearbox was a five-speed AT equipped with a 'tip shift' mechanism, that enabled it to be operated like a manual transmission. Additionally in Germany, a 1.4L model and a 1.7L diesel models were also offered. In 2001, the long wheelbase L model, which lengthened the normal A Class wheelbase by 6.6 inches, from 95.4 inches to 102.1 inches, was added to the line-up.
Although its compact size may suggest otherwise, the driving experience is very characteristic of a "Mercedes-Benz". Driving through the streets is made easy with a high eye level, enabling drivers to get a good sense of their surroundings. Even during high speed cruising, it gives the driver a high level of stability equivalent to luxury class cars. Immediately after its debut, a fault was found in the car's control stability, but Mercedes-Benz dealt with and resolved the problem in just four months.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 2 | Mercedes-Benz Dealership | 27,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Late 90's Used Car Dealership | Approx. 16,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Mercedes-Benz Dealership | 33,020 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 0+) | 26,415 | Complete the Advanced Level of AMG Driving Academy with all Bronzes or better |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Meredes-Benz Dealership | 33,020 | --- |
Pictures[]
Trivia[]
- This was the only Mercedes-Benz car in the series to accept dirt and snow tyres, until the debut of the Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG 4Matic '13 in GT Sport.
- In GT7, the Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5 - 16 Evolution II '91 that was added in Update 1.40 now accepts dirt and snow tyres, while in games prior to that was not possible.