# Practicality Review: The Facelifted Mercedes A-Class
The facelifted Mercedes A-Class brings smarter looks on the outside but little has changed on the inside. While the vehicle boasts a sleek and modern exterior design, its interior practicality remains largely unchanged from its predecessor. This article delves into the details of the car's storage solutions, boot space, rear seat functionality, and overall practicality compared to its competitors.
## Boot Space and Loading Challenges
One of the first things to note about the Mercedes A-Class is its boot space. The boot opening is notably smaller compared to its rivals, which can make loading large items a bit tricky. For instance, fitting a stroller isn't straightforward due to the tight boot opening. However, once you navigate it past the lights, you can fit two soft bags on top of it.
Golf clubs are too wide to kick in because of the restricted boot opening, but you can manage with two small suitcases or one large suitcase when the rear seats are folded away. Interestingly, there's no step in the boot floor, which makes sliding a bike straight to the back an easy task. The boot space is decently crammed full, offering room for items like a TV box, one large to medium-sized bag, and two small bags, with enough leftover space for a soft bag and a small suitcase.
## Rear Seats and Interior Storage
The rear seats of the Mercedes A-Class also present some challenges. The large wheel arches reduce access, making it less than ideal for passengers with larger vehicles or multiple people on board. While head and knee room are adequate for most, the small arcing rear windows can make the back feel claustrophobic, especially when carrying three people.
Despite these limitations, the A-Class does shine in some areas. The vehicle has clearly marked and easy-to-access ISOFIX points, making it simple to install a baby seat base. Additionally, the car offers bigger door bins compared to its competitors like the BMW 1-Series or Audi A3. In terms of storage, there's space for two water bottles in the front and rear doors, as well as various small storage areas and cupholders. The inclusion of two USB sockets adds to the practicality, though the glovebox is somewhat lacking in size.
## Comparison with Competitors
When compared to its key rivals, such as the Audi A3 or BMW 1-Series, the Mercedes A-Class's practicality falls a bit short. While it holds its own in terms of storage solutions and baby seat fitting, the overall space and ease of access are not on par with these competitors.
## Historical Note: Mercedes' Pioneering Spirit
Before diving into the details of the car's practicality, it's worth mentioning a fascinating historical fact about Mercedes-Benz. The company made history by entering the first-ever road race in 1894, traveling from Paris to Rouen. This journey took ten hours, whereas today, the same trip would take just one hour thanks to modern advancements in automotive technology.
## Conclusion
In summary, the facelifted Mercedes A-Class is practical enough for most people, but when compared to its key rivals, it somewhat lacks in certain areas such as boot space accessibility and rear seat comfort. Despite these limitations, the vehicle offers a range of thoughtful storage solutions and features that make it a decent choice for many drivers.
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to Rouen in 1894 the came tenth took him ten hours and that same journey will take about an hour and all today\n"
