Like most other Mercedes models right up to the S-Class, the old A-Class hatchback had a 2.1-liter diesel engine (2,143cc). However, this has slowly been phased out in favor of a more standardized ...

And E300 Bluetec Drivers don't want for comfort, equipment or performance--with a 201-horsepower diesel engine and 26-horse electric motor, the car's 7.5-second 0-62 mph dash and 150 mph top speed ...

We wouldn't. Performance isn't part of this discussion, but we'll still mention the 150 horsepower diesel model will get from 0 to 100km/h in 8.3 seconds and has a top speed of 219 km/h.