A Class Review 2016
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2012 – 2018) At A Glance
High quality interior. Strong diesels. A250 AMG Sport 4MATIC the best of the range. Big sellers and generally reliable.
Handling not up to BMW 1 Series. Suspension fairly firm. Lot of complaints about 7G-DCT in B-Class, but not in A-Class.
After two incarnations of its sandwich-floor mini MPV, Mercedes Benz decided that its A-Class shoud be a conventional front wheel drive premium hatchback. It's lower and wider with a more muscular look as it aims to take on the likes of the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series. (The B-Class retains the mini MPV design.)
The more purposeful look isn't all for show though. Mercedes-Benz has put considerable effort into ensuring the body is stiff. This improves cornering and agility, making for a more engaging drive. Refinements to the suspension and steering have also been made with the aim of offering an involving, fun car. It's effective – the new A-Class can be driven at speed with confidence.
While the shape of the car may be a radical departure, that doesn't mean it's impractical. The boot is more than big enough for a trip away or a family shop plus the rear seats offer enough space for adults, even if headroom is a little tight. There's plenty of technology on offer too and even basic models get a collision mitigating brake system designed to prevent and minimise low speed accidents.
Engines use the traditional Mercedes-Benz naming system. Six are available – A180 petrol and diesel, A200 petrol and diesel, A220 diesel and A250 petrol. The most efficient engine in the range is the A180 BlueEfficiency Manual which has CO2 emissions of just 98g/km. Enthusiastic drivers will go for the A250 'Engineered by AMG' model which can accelerate from 0-62mph in 6.6 seconds.
And don't worry if you've still got a soft spot for the old, more upright A-Class. Its spirit lives on in the B-Class, which gets many of the features of the new A-Class, but in a more spacious package.
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Ask Honest John
Should I continue to have my car serviced by the dealer?
A premium car like the Mercedes-Benz A-Class will always be more desirable when it is sold with a full dealer service history than one without. That said, if you plan to keep the car for the long term then you may prefer to save money and have it serviced outside of the dealer network. There are some excellent independent Mercedes-Benz specialists out there. And the quality of the work will be just as good as the dealer and a lot cheaper. The only drawback will be the fact your car may miss out on updates that are usually applied by the dealer during the annual service.
Answered by Dan Powell
My car isn't reliable and keeps refusing to start. Can I get my money back?
If the dealer is unable to fix the car then you may be entitled to a refund, minus a fair deduction for the usage you've already had from the vehicle. However, given that these deductions can be quite expensive, it may be better to work with the dealer to find a solution. Personally, I would return the vehicle and ask them to replace it with another 2015 A-Class in similar spec. For your legal rights, see: https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/how-to-reject-a-car-your-consumer-rights/
Answered by Dan Powell
Can you trade-in a car that's worth more than the vehicle you are buying?
They'll consider it. But the price they offer for the A-Class will probably be low, unless the dealer has a buyer lined up for the trade-in car. Your friend will be better selling it privately.
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The turbo on my diesel car needed replaced after just five years. Should the manufacturer contribute?
The turbo is designed to last the life of the car. But problems in diesels usually develop when the vehicle is used for short journeys. Those 36,000 miles suggest that this car covers 7200 miles a year. This isn't enough for modern diesel engine. It has probably resulted in oil starvation to the turbo and/or oil contamination caused by the diesel particulate filter (DPF) failing to complete its regeneration cycle. Unless you plan to increase your mileage, my advice would be to sell the car and replace it with a petrol. Otherwise, further mechanical problems will be inevitable.
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On the inside of an Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2012 – 2018)
- Boot space is 341–1157 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of five stars
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4292–4299 mm |
| Width | 1780–2022 mm |
| Height | 1418–1438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2699 mm |
| Full specifications | |
The boldly styled exterior creates high expectations for the cabin. Thankfully it matches for the most part. The bucket style seats look the part and are comfortable, easy to adjust and supportive. The driving position is low down, the controls are all easy to reach and everything is laid out in a logical fashion. The controls are pleasingly solid to operate and give a high quality feel, with neat Mercedes-Benz details like the 'cross' air vents.
That quality feel is present in the materials too. There's a soft touch dash covering and most of the plastics feel as though they'll stand the test of time. Higher grade models get some top quality seat coverings that further add to the upmarket feel. It's not perfect, though – the sat-nav and infotainment screen could be better integrated – it looks 'plonked on' where it is at the moment.
That said, it's a good system to use. Navigating the menus is as simple as turning one chunky dial and it's easy to access the features you'll need. Key information can be displayed in a small screen in the instrument binnacle, so you can keep your eyes on the road more easily.
There are plenty of cubby holes and storage bins for keeping your odds and ends while the big storage compartment between the front seats includes connections for USB devices, phones and iPods so you can keep them out of sight. There's plenty of room for luggage too, with an ample sized boot and split-folding rear seats for bulky items.
The rear seats themselves offer a reasonable amount of leg room and headroom is adequate, but the tapering roofline means taller passengers will hit the side of their head through twistier roads. That said, access isn't too bad and that issue won't affect children as much as it does taller adults.
While the cabin is comfortable, well designed and of high quality it can get a little noisy over rough road surfaces, with tyre noise intruding noticeably. There's a fair bit of noise from the suspension over bumps. It's not so intrusive that it's distracting or problematic, but it does detract from an otherwise first rate cabin.
Standard equipment from launch (November 2012):
A-Class models come with stop/start, comfort suspension, electrically adjustable door mirrors, air-conditioning, electric windows, multi-function steering wheel, adaptive braking system, hill start assist, automatic headlights, ABS, attention assist, collision prevention assist, Bluetooth, USB and aux-in and daytime running lights.
SE models add cruciform air vents, leather gear lever, sports seats, 16-inch alloy wheels, artificial leather and cloth upholstery.
Sport trim adds cruise control with speed limiter, chrome twin exhausts, automatic windscreen wipers and 17-inch alloy wheels.
AMG Sport trim models have sports suspension, a dynamic handling package, selective damping, AMG styling, retuned power steering, run-flat tyres, flat-bottomed steering wheel with perforated leather, carbon-fibre look trim, artificial leather trim with red stitching and 18-nch alloy wheels.
Engineered by AMG models come with the seven-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox, lowered suspension, LED tail lights, xenon headlights and diamond pattern radiator grille.
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Driving Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2012 – 2018)
- Engines range from A180 CDI to A220 d Automatic
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 22–75 mpg
You'd be disappointed if the new A-Class didn't have the handling to match its bold new look. So Mercedes-Benz has increased body rigidity and fitted multi-link rear suspension. What that effectively means is that the car is agile, balanced and feels nimble through the bends. The steering feels heavy but precise and the driving position – much lower than the old A-Class – suits the new handling.
Unfortunately the ride has suffered as a consequence. It feels unsettled over undulations while it clatters over potholes. Balancing comfort with enjoyable handling is always tricky and the issue can be mitigated somewhat by choosing a base, SE grade or Sport model, which come with Comfort suspension. Cars in AMG Sport trim and above come with a stiffer set up are expected to be more popular.
There are three CDI diesel engines in the range – the A180, A200 and A220. The most efficient of these is the A180 BlueEfficiency manual, which is actually a 1.5-litre Renault engine. If that puts you off don't worry – it's smooth and offers official fuel economy of as much as 74.3mpg, along with free annual VED thanks to 98g/km emissions. Rather confusingly the automatic version of the A180 diesel isn't the same engine. Instead it's a 1.8-litre Mercedes-Benz engine and is less efficient.
The A200 CDI offers a balance of economy and performance so no surprise that it's likely to be the bestseller. It produces 136PS and 300Nm of torque, with emissions of 118g/km when coupled to the smooth seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. The diesel line-up is topped off by the A220 CDI, with a slight performance hike over the A200 but without any real hit to the economy. It's only available with the automatic gearbox though.
The petrol range consists of the A180, A200 and A250, the former two of which are actually the same engine but tuned for different power outputs. Picking between these two comes down to preference, but both have average claimed economy of around 51mpg and emissions between 131g/km and 134g/km.
The pick of the petrol crop is the A250. It produces 211PS along with 350Nm of torque and can sprint from 0-62mph in 6.6 seconds. It makes a characterful burble and on the road it's pretty versatile, offering a good amount of torque across the rev range. It suits the firm, stiff chassis quite well and is the choice for keen drivers. It is only offered with the dual-clutch automatic - which is generally fairly smooth and can be overridden by the driver with steering mounted paddles. Emissions are 145g/km and combined cycle economy is 45.6mpg.
In our opinion the A250 AMG SPORT 4MATIC has proved to be the best A Class. The dual clutch transmission is not overwhelmed by the power and torque and never irritatingly hesitates when entering a roundabout or exiting a side street. The handling is fine and acceleration strong. It also grips better than the B220 4MATIC. A far better choice for day to day use than the A45 AMG.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A 180 | 50 mpg | 9.2 s | 131 g/km |
| A 180 Automatic | 53 mpg | 9.1 s | 124 g/km |
| A 180 d | 71 mpg | 11.3 s | 102 g/km |
| A 180 d Automatic | 69 mpg | 11.6 s | 101 g/km |
| A 200 | 50 mpg | 8.4 s | 132 g/km |
| A 200 Automatic | 53 mpg | 8.3 s | 124 g/km |
| A 200 d | 64 mpg | 9.8 s | 111 g/km |
| A 200 d Automatic | 69 mpg | 9.7 s | 103 g/km |
| A160 | 51–52 mpg | 10.6 s | 124–126 g/km |
| A160 Automatic | 52–54 mpg | 10.4 s | 119–126 g/km |
| A180 | 50–51 mpg | 8.9–9.2 s | 127–134 g/km |
| A180 Automatic | 52–55 mpg | 8.6–9.1 s | 119–131 g/km |
| A180 BlueEfficiency | 51 mpg | 9.2 s | 129 g/km |
| A180 CDI | 71 mpg | 11.3 s | 102–105 g/km |
| A180 CDI Automatic | 66–71 mpg | 11.6 s | 98–101 g/km |
| A180 CDI Eco | 79 mpg | 11.3 s | 92 g/km |
| A180 d | 72–81 mpg | 11.3–11.6 s | 89–103 g/km |
| A180 d Automatic | 74–76 mpg | 11.3 s | 98–101 g/km |
| A200 | 50–53 mpg | 8.1–8.4 s | 131–134 g/km |
| A200 Automatic | 52–53 mpg | 7.8–8.3 s | 124–126 g/km |
| A200 CDI | 63–64 mpg | 9.8 s | 111 g/km |
| A200 CDI Automatic | 69 mpg | 9.7 s | 103 g/km |
| A200 d | 66–69 mpg | 9.3–9.8 s | 106–116 g/km |
| A200 d Automatic | 71–74 mpg | 8.8–9.7 s | 99–108 g/km |
| A220 CDI | 67 mpg | 8.2 s | 107 g/km |
| A220 d | 69 mpg | 7.5 s | 107 g/km |
| A220 d 4Matic | 59 mpg | 7.5 s | 124 g/km |
| A220 d Automatic | 69 mpg | 7.5 s | 107 g/km |
| A250 | 42 mpg | 6.4 s | 158 g/km |
| A250 4Matic | 42 mpg | 6.3 s | 154–156 g/km |
| A250 4Matic Automatic | 43 mpg | 6.5 s | 154 g/km |
| A250 Automatic | 45–47 mpg | 6.3–6.6 s | 140–148 g/km |
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2012 – 2018) Models and Specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4292–4299 mm |
| Width | 1780–2022 mm |
| Height | 1418–1438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2699 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1370–1545 kg |
| Boot Space | 341–1157 L |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Servicing | 15500 miles |
| Spare Wheel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Tyre-repair kit | ||
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £18,970–£38,095 |
| Insurance Groups | 13–33 |
| Road Tax Bands | A–G |
| Official MPG | 41.5–80.7 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | 5 |
On sale until September 2018
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| A160 1.6 AMG Line 5dr | £23,005 | 51.4 mpg | 10.6 s |
| A160 1.6 AMG Line Auto 5dr | £24,605 | 52.3 mpg | 10.4 s |
| A160 1.6 AMG Line Executive 5dr | £24,000 | 51.4 mpg | 10.6 s |
| A160 1.6 AMG Line Executive Auto 5dr | £25,600 | 52.3 mpg | 10.4 s |
| A160 1.6 AMG Line Premium 5dr | £24,700 | 51.4 mpg | 10.6 s |
| A160 1.6 AMG Line Premium Auto 5dr | £26,300 | 52.3 mpg | 10.4 s |
| A160 1.6 AMG Line Premium Plus 5dr | £26,000 | 51.4 mpg | 10.6 s |
| A160 1.6 AMG Line Premium Plus Auto 5dr | £27,600 | 52.3 mpg | 10.4 s |
| A160 1.6 SE 5dr | £20,715 | 52.3 mpg | 10.6 s |
| A160 1.6 SE Auto 5dr | £22,315 | 54.3 mpg | 10.4 s |
| A160 1.6 SE Executive 5dr | £21,710 | 52.3 mpg | 10.6 s |
| A160 1.6 SE Executive Auto 5dr | £23,310 | 54.3 mpg | 10.4 s |
| A160 1.6 Sport 5dr | £21,710 | 51.4 mpg | 10.6 s |
| A160 1.6 Sport Auto 5dr | £23,310 | 52.3 mpg | 10.4 s |
| A160 1.6 Sport Edition 5dr | £21,710 | 51.4 mpg | 10.6 s |
| A160 1.6 Sport Edition Auto 5dr | £23,310 | 52.3 mpg | 10.4 s |
| A160 1.6 Sport Edition Plus 5dr | £23,405 | 51.4 mpg | 10.6 s |
| A160 1.6 Sport Edition Plus Auto 5dr | £25,005 | 52.3 mpg | 10.4 s |
| A160 1.6 Sport Executive 5dr | £22,705 | 51.4 mpg | 10.6 s |
| A160 1.6 Sport Executive Auto 5dr | £24,305 | 52.3 mpg | 10.4 s |
| A160 1.6 Sport Premium 5dr | £23,405 | 51.4 mpg | 10.6 s |
| A160 1.6 Sport Premium Auto 5dr | £25,005 | 52.3 mpg | 10.4 s |
| A160 1.6 Sport Premium Plus 5dr | £24,705 | 51.4 mpg | 10.6 s |
| A160 1.6 Sport Premium Plus Auto 5dr | £26,305 | 52.3 mpg | 10.4 s |
| A160 1.6 Whiteart 5dr | £25,895 | 51.4 mpg | 10.6 s |
| A160 1.6 Whiteart Auto 5dr | £27,495 | 52.3 mpg | 10.4 s |
| A160 1.6 Whiteart Premium Plus 5dr | £27,195 | 51.4 mpg | 10.6 s |
| A160 1.6 Whiteart Premium Plus Auto 5dr | £28,795 | 52.3 mpg | 10.4 s |
| A180 1.6 AMG Line 5dr | £24,465 | 50.4 mpg | 8.9 s |
| A180 1.6 AMG Line Auto 5dr | £26,025 | 52.3 mpg | 8.6 s |
| A180 1.6 AMG Line Executive 5dr | £25,460 | 50.4 mpg | 8.9 s |
| A180 1.6 AMG Line Executive Auto 5dr | £27,020 | 52.3 mpg | 8.6 s |
| A180 1.6 AMG Line Premium 5dr | £26,160 | 50.4 mpg | 8.9 s |
| A180 1.6 AMG Line Premium Auto 5dr | £27,720 | 52.3 mpg | 8.6 s |
| A180 1.6 AMG Line Premium Plus 5dr | £27,460 | 50.4 mpg | 8.9 s |
| A180 1.6 AMG Line Premium Plus Auto 5dr | £29,020 | 52.3 mpg | 8.6 s |
| A180 1.6 SE 5dr | £22,135 | 51.4 mpg | 8.9 s |
| A180 1.6 SE Auto 5dr | £23,735 | 54.3 mpg | 8.6 s |
| A180 1.6 SE Executive 5dr | £23,130 | 51.4 mpg | 8.9 s |
| A180 1.6 SE Executive Auto 5dr | £24,730 | 54.3 mpg | 8.6 s |
| A180 1.6 Sport 5dr | £23,170 | 50.4 mpg | 8.9 s |
| A180 1.6 Sport Auto 5dr | £24,730 | 52.3 mpg | 8.6 s |
| A180 1.6 Sport Edition 5dr | £23,170 | 50.4 mpg | 8.9 s |
| A180 1.6 Sport Edition Auto 5dr | £24,730 | 52.3 mpg | 8.6 s |
| A180 1.6 Sport Edition Plus 5dr | £24,865 | 50.4 mpg | 8.9 s |
| A180 1.6 Sport Edition Plus Auto 5dr | £26,425 | 52.3 mpg | 8.6 s |
| A180 1.6 Sport Executive 5dr | £24,165 | 50.4 mpg | 8.9 s |
| A180 1.6 Sport Executive Auto 5dr | £25,725 | 52.3 mpg | 8.6 s |
| A180 1.6 Sport Premium 5dr | £24,865 | 50.4 mpg | 8.9 s |
| A180 1.6 Sport Premium Auto 5dr | £26,425 | 52.3 mpg | 8.6 s |
| A180 1.6 Sport Premium Plus 5dr | £26,165 | 50.4 mpg | 8.9 s |
| A180 1.6 Sport Premium Plus Auto 5dr | £27,725 | 52.3 mpg | 8.6 s |
| A180 1.6 Whiteart 5dr | £27,355 | 50.4 mpg | 8.9 s |
| A180 1.6 Whiteart Auto 5dr | £28,915 | 52.3 mpg | 8.6 s |
| A180 1.6 Whiteart Premium Plus 5dr | £28,655 | 50.4 mpg | 8.9 s |
| A180 1.6 Whiteart Premium Plus Auto 5dr | £30,215 | 52.3 mpg | 8.6 s |
| A180 d 1.5 AMG Line 5dr | £25,480 | 72.4 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 AMG Line Auto 5dr | £27,080 | 74.3 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 AMG Line Executive 5dr | £26,475 | 72.4 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 AMG Line Executive Auto 5dr | £28,075 | 74.3 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 AMG Line Premium 5dr | £27,175 | 72.4 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 AMG Line Premium Auto 5dr | £28,775 | 74.3 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 AMG Line Premium Plus 5dr | £28,475 | 72.4 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 AMG Line Premium Plus Auto 5dr | £30,075 | 74.3 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 SE 5dr | £23,150 | 80.7 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 SE Auto 5dr | £24,770 | 76.4 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 SE Executive 5dr | £24,145 | 80.7 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 SE Executive Auto 5dr | £25,765 | 76.4 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 Sport 5dr | £24,185 | 72.4 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 Sport Auto 5dr | £25,785 | 74.3 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 Sport Executive 5dr | £25,180 | 72.4 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 Sport Executive Auto 5dr | £26,780 | 74.3 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 Sport Premium 5dr | £25,880 | 72.4 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 Sport Premium Auto 5dr | £27,480 | 74.3 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 Sport Premium Plus 5dr | £27,180 | 72.4 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 Sport Premium Plus Auto 5dr | £28,780 | 74.3 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 Whiteart 5dr | £28,370 | 72.4 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 Whiteart Auto 5dr | £29,970 | 74.3 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 Whiteart Premium Plus 5dr | £29,670 | 72.4 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 Whiteart Premium Plus Auto 5dr | £31,270 | 74.3 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A200 1.6 AMG Line 5dr | £25,990 | 49.6 mpg | 8.1 s |
| A200 1.6 AMG Line Auto 5dr | £27,550 | 52.3 mpg | 7.8 s |
| A200 1.6 AMG Line Executive 5dr | £26,985 | 49.6 mpg | 8.1 s |
| A200 1.6 AMG Line Executive Auto 5dr | £28,545 | 52.3 mpg | 7.8 s |
| A200 1.6 AMG Line Premium 5dr | £27,685 | 49.6 mpg | 8.1 s |
| A200 1.6 AMG Line Premium Auto 5dr | £29,245 | 52.3 mpg | 7.8 s |
| A200 1.6 AMG Line Premium Plus 5dr | £28,985 | 49.6 mpg | 8.1 s |
| A200 1.6 AMG Line Premium Plus Auto 5dr | £30,545 | 52.3 mpg | 7.8 s |
| A200 1.6 Sport 5dr | £24,695 | 49.6 mpg | 8.1 s |
| A200 1.6 Sport Auto 5dr | £26,255 | 52.3 mpg | 7.8 s |
| A200 1.6 Sport Edition 5dr | £24,695 | 49.6 mpg | 8.1 s |
| A200 1.6 Sport Edition Auto 5dr | £26,255 | 52.3 mpg | 7.8 s |
| A200 1.6 Sport Edition Plus 5dr | £26,390 | 49.6 mpg | 8.1 s |
| A200 1.6 Sport Edition Plus Auto 5dr | £27,950 | 52.3 mpg | 7.8 s |
| A200 1.6 Sport Executive 5dr | £25,690 | 49.6 mpg | 8.1 s |
| A200 1.6 Sport Executive Auto 5dr | £27,250 | 52.3 mpg | 7.8 s |
| A200 1.6 Sport Premium 5dr | £26,390 | 49.6 mpg | 8.1 s |
| A200 1.6 Sport Premium Auto 5dr | £27,950 | 52.3 mpg | 7.8 s |
| A200 1.6 Sport Premium Plus 5dr | £27,690 | 49.6 mpg | 8.1 s |
| A200 1.6 Sport Premium Plus Auto 5dr | £29,250 | 52.3 mpg | 7.8 s |
| A200 1.6 Whiteart 5dr | £28,880 | 49.6 mpg | 8.1 s |
| A200 1.6 Whiteart Auto 5dr | £30,440 | 52.3 mpg | 7.8 s |
| A200 1.6 Whiteart Premium Plus 5dr | £30,180 | 49.6 mpg | 8.1 s |
| A200 1.6 Whiteart Premium Plus Auto 5dr | £31,740 | 52.3 mpg | 7.8 s |
| A200 d 2.1 AMG Line 5dr | £26,575 | 65.7 mpg | 9.3 s |
| A200 d 2.1 AMG Line Auto 5dr | £28,155 | 70.6 mpg | 8.8 s |
| A200 d 2.1 AMG Line Executive 5dr | £27,570 | 65.7 mpg | 9.3 s |
| A200 d 2.1 AMG Line Executive Auto 5dr | £29,150 | 70.6 mpg | 8.8 s |
| A200 d 2.1 AMG Line Premium 5dr | £28,270 | 65.7 mpg | 9.3 s |
| A200 d 2.1 AMG Line Premium Auto 5dr | £29,850 | 70.6 mpg | 8.8 s |
| A200 d 2.1 AMG Line Premium Plus 5dr | £29,570 | 65.7 mpg | 9.3 s |
| A200 d 2.1 AMG Line Premium Plus Auto 5dr | £31,150 | 70.6 mpg | 8.8 s |
| A200 d 2.1 SE 5dr | £24,265 | 68.9 mpg | 9.3 s |
| A200 d 2.1 SE Auto 5dr | £25,845 | 74.3 mpg | 8.8 s |
| A200 d 2.1 SE Executive 5dr | £25,260 | 68.9 mpg | 9.3 s |
| A200 d 2.1 SE Executive Auto 5dr | £26,840 | 74.3 mpg | 8.8 s |
| A200 d 2.1 Sport 5dr | £25,280 | 65.7 mpg | 9.3 s |
| A200 d 2.1 Sport Auto 5dr | £26,860 | 70.6 mpg | 8.8 s |
| A200 d 2.1 Sport Edition 5dr | £25,280 | 65.7 mpg | 9.3 s |
| A200 d 2.1 Sport Edition Auto 5dr | £26,860 | 70.6 mpg | 8.8 s |
| A200 d 2.1 Sport Edition Plus 5dr | £26,975 | 65.7 mpg | 9.3 s |
| A200 d 2.1 Sport Edition Plus Auto 5dr | £28,555 | 70.6 mpg | 8.8 s |
| A200 d 2.1 Sport Executive 5dr | £26,275 | 65.7 mpg | 9.3 s |
| A200 d 2.1 Sport Executive Auto 5dr | £27,855 | 70.6 mpg | 8.8 s |
| A200 d 2.1 Sport Premium 5dr | £26,975 | 65.7 mpg | 9.3 s |
| A200 d 2.1 Sport Premium Auto 5dr | £28,555 | 70.6 mpg | 8.8 s |
| A200 d 2.1 Sport Premium Plus 5dr | £28,275 | 65.7 mpg | 9.3 s |
| A200 d 2.1 Sport Premium Plus Auto 5dr | £29,855 | 70.6 mpg | 8.8 s |
| A200 d 2.1 Whiteart 5dr | £29,465 | 65.7 mpg | 9.3 s |
| A200 d 2.1 Whiteart Auto 5dr | £31,045 | 70.6 mpg | 8.8 s |
| A200 d 2.1 Whiteart Premium Plus 5dr | £30,765 | 65.7 mpg | 9.3 s |
| A200 d 2.1 Whiteart Premium Plus Auto 5dr | £32,345 | 70.6 mpg | 8.8 s |
| A220 d 2.1 AMG Line Auto 4MATIC 5dr | £31,205 | 58.9 mpg | 7.5 s |
| A220 d 2.1 AMG Line Auto 5dr | £29,585 | 68.9 mpg | 7.5 s |
| A220 d 2.1 AMG Line Executive Auto 4MATIC 5dr | £32,200 | 58.9 mpg | 7.5 s |
| A220 d 2.1 AMG Line Executive Auto 5dr | £30,580 | 68.9 mpg | 7.5 s |
| A220 d 2.1 AMG Line Premium Auto 4MATIC 5dr | £32,900 | 58.9 mpg | 7.5 s |
| A220 d 2.1 AMG Line Premium Auto 5dr | £31,280 | 68.9 mpg | 7.5 s |
| A220 d 2.1 AMG Line Premium Plus Auto 4MATIC 5dr | £34,200 | 58.9 mpg | 7.5 s |
| A220 d 2.1 AMG Line Premium Plus Auto 5dr | £32,580 | 68.9 mpg | 7.5 s |
| A220 d 2.1 Motorsport Edition Auto 4MT 5dr | £33,575 | 58.9 mpg | 7.5 s |
| A220 d 2.1 Motorsport Edition Auto 5dr | £32,075 | 68.9 mpg | 7.5 s |
| A220 d 2.1 Motorsport Edition Premium Auto 5dr | £33,970 | 68.9 mpg | 7.5 s |
| A220 d 2.1 Motorsport Premium Auto 4MT 5dr | £35,470 | 58.9 mpg | 7.5 s |
| A220 d 2.1 Whiteart Auto 4MATIC 5dr | £34,095 | 58.9 mpg | 7.5 s |
| A220 d 2.1 Whiteart Auto 5dr | £32,475 | 68.9 mpg | 7.5 s |
| A220 d 2.1 Whiteart Premium Plus Auto 4MATIC 5dr | £35,395 | 58.9 mpg | 7.5 s |
| A220 d 2.1 Whiteart Premium Plus Auto 5dr | £33,775 | 68.9 mpg | 7.5 s |
| A250 2.0 AMG 5dr | £30,225 | 41.5 mpg | 6.4 s |
| A250 2.0 AMG Auto 4MATIC 5dr | £33,425 | 42.2 mpg | 6.3 s |
| A250 2.0 AMG Auto 5dr | £31,525 | 44.8 mpg | 6.3 s |
| A250 2.0 AMG Premium 5dr | £32,120 | 41.5 mpg | 6.4 s |
| A250 2.0 AMG Premium Auto 4MATIC 5dr | £35,320 | 42.2 mpg | 6.3 s |
| A250 2.0 AMG Premium Auto 5dr | £33,420 | 44.8 mpg | 6.3 s |
| A250 2.0 AMG Whiteart 5dr | £33,000 | 41.5 mpg | 6.4 s |
| A250 2.0 AMG Whiteart Auto 4MATIC 5dr | £36,200 | 42.2 mpg | 6.3 s |
| A250 2.0 AMG Whiteart Auto 5dr | £34,300 | 44.8 mpg | 6.3 s |
| A250 2.0 AMG Whiteart Premium 5dr | £34,895 | 41.5 mpg | 6.4 s |
| A250 2.0 AMG Whiteart Premium Auto 5dr | £36,195 | 44.8 mpg | 6.3 s |
| A250 2.0AMG Whiteart Premium Auto 4MATIC 5dr | £38,095 | 42.2 mpg | 6.3 s |
On sale until June 2016
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| A180 1.6 Sport 5dr | £22,190 | 50.4 mpg | 9.2 s |
| A180 1.6 Sport Auto 5dr | £23,510 | 53.3 mpg | 9.1 s |
| A180 d 1.5 Sport 5dr | £23,135 | 72.4 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A180 d 1.5 Sport Auto 5dr | £24,585 | 74.3 mpg | 11.6 s |
| A200 1.6 Sport 5dr | £23,715 | 49.6 mpg | 8.4 s |
| A200 1.6 Sport Auto 5dr | £25,035 | 53.3 mpg | 8.3 s |
| A200 d 2.1 Sport 5dr | £24,210 | 65.7 mpg | 9.8 s |
| A200 d 2.1 Sport Auto 5dr | £25,660 | 70.6 mpg | 9.7 s |
On sale until October 2015
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| A 180 d Sport 109 5dr | £23,135 | 70.6 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A 180 d Sport 109 Auto 5dr | £24,585 | 68.9 mpg | 11.6 s |
| A 180 d Sport Exec 109 5dr | £24,130 | 70.6 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A 180 d Sport Exec 109 Auto 5dr | £25,580 | 68.9 mpg | 11.6 s |
| A 180 d Sport Premium 109 5dr | £24,830 | 70.6 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A 180 d Sport Premium 109 Auto 5dr | £26,280 | 68.9 mpg | 11.6 s |
| A 180 d Sport Premium Plus 109 5dr | £26,130 | 70.6 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A 180 d Sport Premium Plus 109 Auto 5dr | £27,580 | 68.9 mpg | 11.6 s |
| A 180 Sport 122 5dr | £22,190 | 50.4 mpg | 9.2 s |
| A 180 Sport 122 Auto 5dr | £23,510 | 53.3 mpg | 9.1 s |
| A 180 Sport Exec 122 5dr | £23,185 | 50.4 mpg | 9.2 s |
| A 180 Sport Exec 122 Auto 5dr | £24,505 | 53.3 mpg | 9.1 s |
| A 180 Sport Premium 122 5dr | £23,885 | 50.4 mpg | 9.2 s |
| A 180 Sport Premium 122 Auto 5dr | £25,205 | 53.3 mpg | 9.1 s |
| A 180 Sport Premium Plus 122 5dr | £25,185 | 50.4 mpg | 9.2 s |
| A 180 Sport Premium Plus 122 Auto 5dr | £26,505 | 53.3 mpg | 9.1 s |
| A 200 d Sport 136 5dr | £24,210 | 64.2 mpg | 9.8 s |
| A 200 d Sport 136 Auto 5dr | £25,660 | 68.9 mpg | 9.7 s |
| A 200 d Sport Exec 136 5dr | £25,205 | 64.2 mpg | 9.8 s |
| A 200 d Sport Exec 136 Auto 5dr | £26,655 | 68.9 mpg | 9.7 s |
| A 200 d Sport Premium 136 5dr | £25,905 | 64.2 mpg | 9.8 s |
| A 200 d Sport Premium 136 Auto 5dr | £27,355 | 68.9 mpg | 9.7 s |
| A 200 d Sport Premium Plus 136 5dr | £27,205 | 64.2 mpg | 9.8 s |
| A 200 d Sport Premium Plus 136 Auto 5dr | £28,655 | 68.9 mpg | 9.7 s |
| A 200 Sport 156 5dr | £23,715 | 49.6 mpg | 8.4 s |
| A 200 Sport 156 Auto 5dr | £25,035 | 53.3 mpg | 8.3 s |
| A 200 Sport Exec 156 5dr | £24,710 | 49.6 mpg | 8.4 s |
| A 200 Sport Exec 156 Auto 5dr | £26,030 | 53.3 mpg | 8.3 s |
| A 200 Sport Premium 156 5dr | £25,410 | 49.6 mpg | 8.4 s |
| A 200 Sport Premium 156 Auto 5dr | £26,730 | 53.3 mpg | 8.3 s |
| A 200 Sport Premium Plus 156 5dr | £26,710 | 49.6 mpg | 8.4 s |
| A 200 Sport Premium Plus 156 Auto 5dr | £28,030 | 53.3 mpg | 8.3 s |
| A 250 4MATIC AMG 218 5dr | £31,945 | - | - |
| A 250 4MATIC AMG Premium 218 5dr | £33,840 | - | - |
On sale until August 2015
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| A 180 CDI AMG Night Edition 109 5dr | £26,030 | 70.6 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A 180 CDI AMG Night Edition 109 Automatic 5dr | £27,480 | 65.7 mpg | 11.6 s |
| A 180 CDI AMG Sport 109 5dr | £24,035 | 70.6 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A 180 CDI AMG Sport 109 Automatic 5dr | £25,485 | 65.7 mpg | 11.6 s |
| A 180 CDI ECO SE 109 5dr | £21,965 | 78.5 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A 180 CDI SE Automatic 109 5dr | £23,240 | 70.6 mpg | 11.6 s |
| A 180 CDI Sport 109 5dr | £22,785 | 70.6 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A 180 CDI Sport 109 Automatic 5dr | £24,235 | 68.9 mpg | 11.6 s |
| A 180 CDI Sport Edition 109 5dr | £23,480 | 70.6 mpg | 11.3 s |
| A 180 CDI Sport Edition 109 Automatic 5dr | £24,930 | 68.9 mpg | 11.6 s |
| A 180 SE 122 5dr | £20,715 | 51.4 mpg | 9.2 s |
| A 180 SE 122 Automatic 5dr | £22,165 | 55.4 mpg | 9.1 s |
| A 180 Sport 122 5dr | £21,840 | 50.4 mpg | 9.2 s |
| A 180 Sport 122 Automatic 5dr | £23,160 | 53.3 mpg | 9.1 s |
| A 180 Sport Edition 122 5dr | £22,535 | 50.4 mpg | 9.2 s |
| A 180 Sport Edition 122 Automatic 5dr | £23,855 | 53.3 mpg | 9.1 s |
| A 200 AMG Night Edition 156 5dr | £26,610 | 49.6 mpg | 8.4 s |
| A 200 AMG Night Edition 156 Automatic 5dr | £27,930 | 52.3 mpg | 8.3 s |
| A 200 AMG Sport 156 5dr | £24,615 | 49.6 mpg | 8.4 s |
| A 200 AMG Sport 156 Automatic 5dr | £25,935 | 52.3 mpg | 8.3 s |
| A 200 CDI AMG Night Edition 136 5dr | £27,105 | 62.8 mpg | 9.8 s |
| A 200 CDI AMG Night Edition 136 Automatic 5dr | £28,555 | 68.9 mpg | 9.7 s |
| A 200 CDI AMG Sport 136 5dr | £25,110 | 62.8 mpg | 9.8 s |
| A 200 CDI AMG Sport 136 Automatic 5dr | £26,560 | 68.9 mpg | 9.7 s |
| A 200 CDI Sport 136 5dr | £23,860 | 64.2 mpg | 9.8 s |
| A 200 CDI Sport 136 Automatic 5dr | £25,310 | 68.9 mpg | 9.7 s |
| A 200 CDI Sport Edition 136 5dr | £24,555 | 64.2 mpg | 9.8 s |
| A 200 CDI Sport Edition 136 Automatic 5dr | £26,005 | 68.9 mpg | 9.7 s |
| A 200 Sport 156 5dr | £23,365 | 49.6 mpg | 8.4 s |
| A 200 Sport 156 Automatic 5dr | £24,685 | 53.3 mpg | 8.3 s |
| A 200 Sport Edition 156 5dr | £24,060 | 49.6 mpg | 8.4 s |
| A 200 Sport Edition 156 Automatic 5dr | £25,380 | 53.3 mpg | 8.3 s |
| A 220 CDI AMG Night Edition 170 5dr Auto | £29,755 | 67.3 mpg | 8.2 s |
| A 220 CDI AMG Sport 170 5dr Auto | £27,760 | 67.3 mpg | 8.2 s |
| A 250 4MATIC Engineered by AMG 211 5dr Auto | £30,910 | 42.8 mpg | 6.5 s |
| A 250 Engineered by AMG 211 5dr Auto | £29,360 | 47.1 mpg | 6.6 s |
On sale until September 2014
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| A 250 AMG 4MATIC Sport 211 5dr Auto | £28,990 | 42.8 mpg | 6.5 s |
| A 250 AMG Sport 211 Automatic 5dr | £27,440 | 47.1 mpg | 6.6 s |
On sale until November 2013
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| A 250 Engineered by AMG 5dr Auto | £29,355 | 47.1 mpg | 6.6 s |
On sale until May 2013
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 5dr | £18,970 | 51.4 mpg | 9.2 s |
Good
- Five Star Euro NCAP rating: 93% adult protection, 81% child protection, 67% pedestrian protection and 86% for safety assist.
What to watch out for
4-10-2013: Complaint of numerous rattles in a new A 250 AMG which the Mercedes dealer was unable to fix.
9-1-2014: First complaint of problem with dual clutch transmission in a May 2013 A200. Started showing fault with reverse gear and also tends to jolt forward or backwards especially when cold from starting position. Dealer unsure what to do and does not yet have correct tools to repair it.
6-3-2017: Report that a new Mercedes-Benz 180d was delivered with an FM only radio that continually loses signal. Owner told that an upgrade to a DAB not fitted as standard and costing £450 would cure it.
9-4-2017: Report that sodden footwells in Mercedes-Benz A-Class are caused by the one-way rear cabin vent flaps failing. These are located between the load area sides and the rear bumper extensions and if the flaps fail water is splashed by the back wheels of the car into the load area from which it flows forwards into the footwells.
1-9-2017: Report of turbo of 2013 Mercedes Benz A 180 failing at 10,000 miles, then the replacement turbo failing at 20,000 miles. Because by then the car was out of warranty, neither the supplying dealer, nor Mercedes Benz would pay for the 2nd replacement turbo.
2-1-2018: Significant problems reported with Mercedes-Benz A 220 CDI AMG Sport, bought on a PCP at 5 months old in November 2015 from a Mercedes dealer at 2500 miles. Engine management light came on in May 2017, car went into limp mode, could not be fixed at the roadside and went into the dealer for 11 weeks. Mercedes 'mechanics' were unable to fix the fault and were seeking specialist help from Germany. They told owner that the engine control unit kept faulting. After he complained to customer services he was told the car had been fixed and car was given back. After a week it had happened again and the engine management light came on and went into limp mode. The car went back into the dealer and it remained there for a further two weeks whilst the ECU was replaced. Owner had car back for 10 weeks then the same thing happened again. He has only manages to drive it 1500 miles in that time. Car now at 21,500 miles.
6-2-2018: Further report of flooded spare wheel well of Mercedes A-Class.
16-2-2018: Report of starting problems with 2013/63 Mercedes-Benz A220 AMG at 140,000 miles. Local independent replaced a part and billed a total of £700, but no better. Now thought to need a fresh set of injectors.
21-6-2018: Report of 4Matic system of 2015 Mercedes-Benz A250 4Matic showing '4matic unavailable' warning sign came up and car would not start. Once left for a while it starts and drives but the warning sign stays lit and then sometimes extinguishes. Local Mercedes dealer does not have the part and claims there are none available worldwide. MB Head Office Customer Service Desk confirmed this. They have no ETA for the part and claim others are waiting likewise and for other Mercedes essential parts too e.g. exhausts.
29-10-2018: Report of fuel system problems with 2016 Mercededs-Benz GLA 250 (petrol) AMG line at 20k miles after running 400km at 130kmp on French Autoroutes using 95RON petrol and then refuelling with 95RON. On pulling away from the pump, the car has a noticeable misfire for at least a couple of kilometres. On every occasion this has happened, it has been preceded by the auto stop-start failing, in that the yellow 'not ready' light will have been on for the whole 400 km (when the light is green, 'ready', there has never been a problem. The first time it happened (July 2017) the engine was unable to pull below 2500 rpm, and would not rev above 4000 rpm. Using the auto-box manually, owner managed to limp to Mercedes Le Mans where the engine diagnostics revealed a non-working No 1 cylinder. They reinstalled the full software suite, and the catastrophic misfire was resolved. However, three times since owner has experienced varying degrees of stuttering after the 400 km refuel point. We suggested running the car on 99RON petrol that the engine is optimised for.
13-8-2019: Report of clearcoat lacquer over "Juniper red" paint of 2012 Mercedes-Benz A200 AMG Sport starting to fail. Other reports of the lacquer over "red" paint and "Fire Opal Red" paint failing on C-Class here /carbycar/mercedes-benz/c-class-w204-2007/good/ and here /carbycar/mercedes-benz/c-class-coupe-2011/good/
20-11-2019: Report of water ingress to load area and rear footwell of 2013/63 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Owner has found reports of this being caused by water ingress through the seals for the rear cabin vent flaps that are situated between the rear load area sides and the bumper valence. (See: 6-2-2018 and 9-4-2017).
26-11-2019: Report of failure of stop/start battery in 2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class B200d 7G-DCT Auto despite 28,000 miles in 3 years. Battery likely to be a Bosch AGM Stop Start Battery S5A15, costing around £230.
20-12-2019: Further report of leak into load area and rear footwell of 2013/62 reg Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG Sport, most likely to be through broken or rodent damaged cabin air pressure equalistation flaps that are situated between the lower load area sides and the bumper valence extensions. Owner charged a £110 "diagnostic fee" for the dealer to take a look. Not happy to pay the estimated £1,534 for repair. 9-1-2020: Reader confirmed diagnosis of 20-12-2019 (above) that water is entering the interior through the sealing of the vent flap in the rear end centre section. The fix is to remove the bumper and the flaps and clean the body flange on the outside and carry out work on the vent flap. They have reduced the cost of repairs to 50% so now a figure of £790. They indicate that it is not a known or recognised fault with their vehicles.
Recalls
Mercedes-Benz A-Class built 08/09/2014-07/11/2014. Number of cars involved 1208. Manufacturer reference SRPC1507. Problem Front passenger airbag may not deploy because of ill-fitted fuses.
20-06-2017: R/2017/096: STARTING CURRENT LIMITER MAY OVERLOAD. Where the car incurs severe engine damage resulting in the engine failing to turn over (engine seizure), and if the driver repeatedly attempts to start the engine despite the engine not cranking, the very high electrical current could lead to overheating of the starting current limiter and the potential for a fire. Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and install an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter. Build dates: 01-02-2014 to 28-02-2017.
20-06-2017: R/2017/179: VACUUM LINE BRAKE BOOSTER MAY BREAK. The connection fitting of the vacuum line to the brake booster is not to specification and my not be durable. If the connection fails the brake booster will no longer be supplied with vacuum. After a few brake applications, the driver will have to apply additional pressure to the brake pedal to gain the appropriate braking effect. Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the vacuum line on the brake booster with a quality assured component. VINS: WDD1173031N011248 to WDD2462432J170572; WDD1173031N011248 to WDD2462432J170572; WDD1173031N011248 to WDD2462432J170572; WDD1173031N011248 to WDD2462432J170572. Build dates: 01-04-2011 to 30-04-2013.
20-06-2017: R/2017/177: AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY. The propellant mixing ratio in the igniters of the front passenger airbag assembly may not meet specification. If the airbag is required and activated, it might not deploy or not completely deploy. This could increase the risk of injury to the occupants. Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag assembly. VINS: WDC1569022J306707 to WDD2462432J426041; WDC1569022J306707 to WDD2462432J426041; WDC1569022J306707 to WDD2462432J426041; WDC1569022J306707 to WDD2462432J426041; WDC1569022J306707 to WDD2462432J426041. Build dates: 01-08-2016 to 31-03-2017.
23-7-2017: MB issued a voluntary recall to apply software upgrades to diesel engines in a bid to cut nitrogen oxide emissions on three million vehicles. All Euro 5 and Euro 6 standard diesel engines registered in Europe between January 2011 and September 2015 are affected. (Only the new two-litre turbodiesel fitted to the latest E-Class saloon and a new V6 turbodiesel in the soon-to-be released S-Class are exempt.) A Mercedes-Benz spokesman said that the "software upgrade" would be carried out by dealerships when customers visited for a service or other maintenance work and would take around an hour to complete. MB "did not expect" the upgrade to have any effect on the performance of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Many Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles have already had the update applied after work to apply the changes to compact vehicles and the V-Class MPV got underway in March. It was reported in The Times in July that while Daimler, which manufactures Mercedes-Benz, had not been found to use the same type of software for cheating emissions tests discovered in Volkswagen vehicles in 2015, it is the subject of an investigation by the German authorities into the possible manipulation of exhaust controls in cars with diesel engines.
17-10-2017: Mercedes-Benz issued a voluntary recall to apply a free-of-charge fix to approximately 400,000 UK models affected by a broken steering column spring. Coupled with insufficiently earthed wiring components, this may lead to a short circuit - which can inadvertently deploy the driver's airbag. I f the airbag warning light appears on the dash customers are urged to contact a roadside assistance service or their nearest retailer. The safety recall affects certain A-Class, B-Class, C-Class and E-Class models, together with CLA, GLA and GLC vehicles, built between November 2011 and July 2017.
Model History
- March 2012: Mercedes-Benz A-Class revealed
- December 2013: Four wheel drive A 250 4MATIC announced
- June 2015: Revised A-Class launched
March 2012
Mercedes-Benz A-Class revealed
There is a selection of petrol and diesel engines ranging from 1.6 to 2.2-litres, with power outputs from 109 to 211hp. Emissions start from 99g/km, and all engines get start/stop technology. A six-speed manual transmission is fitted as standard and a dual clutch automatic is offered as an option.
AMG, Mercedes-Benz' performance arm, has worked on the AMG Sport styling package which adds even more beefed up styling in the form of a new grille, and larger wheels.
Mercedes-Benz says that the interior is of exceptional quality, and it has made efforts to create a trim that looks to have been carved from one piece of material. A large amount of customisation is possible in the cabin, with buyers given the choice of various upholstery options.
Safety equipment is important in the new A-Class, too – hill start assist, attention assist and collision mitigating braking are fitted as standard while automatic high-beam, blind spot warning and park assist are optional, amongst other equipment. On sale in the UK from Summer 2012.
Automatic transmissions are 7G-DCT, twin oil clutch, not dry clutch.
December 2013
Four wheel drive A 250 4MATIC announced
Available from January 2014. Has 1,991cc 4 cylinder turbo petrol engine offering 211PS and 350Nm from a low 1,200-4,000rpm coupled to 7G-DCT dual clutch transmissiom and automatic four wheel drive. Top speed 149mph, 0-60 6.3, 45.6mpg combined, 145g/km CO2. Standard wheels 18" with 225/40 R18 tyres. Price £28,985, but 'Command' satnav not standard and extras can soon bump that up to £39,420.
June 2015
Revised A-Class launched
The A160 with 102PS is the new entry-level model. The new efficiency champion is the Renault engined 109PS A 180d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition with CO2 emissions of 89 g/km.
It gets a diamond grille, new LED High Performance headlamps (optional extra; standard for A45) and newly designed rear lights with exhaust tailpipes integrated into the bumper.
The A220d is now 7PS more powerful than before with 177PS, while the sport models A250 Sport and A250 Sport 4MATIC now develop 218PS instead of the previous 211PS. In combination with the 7G-DCT dual clutch transmission, the A-Class now has "Launch Assist" for even faster acceleration from standstill. All in all the model range has 17 versions.
Mercedes-Benz is also using the A-Class model facelift as the opportunity to introduce the new nomenclature for the drive variants in this model series. While the petrol models have no suffix, the small letter "d" replaces the previous "CDI" – the A200CDI is now called the A200d, for example.
The new-generation A-Class is the first Mercedes-Benz model to be available with comprehensive smartphone integration: from the beginning of 2016 the infotainment systems Apple CarPlay (for iPhone owners) and MirrorLink will become available.
At the same time the new generation telematics are being introduced into the A-Class. Operation is now even more intuitive, with the functions accompanied by animated menus and visual depictions on the even larger display in the head unit. On request the screen diagonal now measures 20.3 cm (8 inches), making it at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) larger than before.
| Diesel | A 160 d | A 180 d | A 180 d BEE 1 | A 200 d/ | A 220 d/ |
| Number of cylinders/ | 4 in-line | 4 in-line | 4 in-line | 4 in-line | 4 in-line |
| Displacement (cc) | 1461 | 1461 | 1461 | 2143 | 2143 |
| Rated output | 66/90 at | 80/109 at | 80/109 at | 100/136 at (at 3400-4400) | 130/177 at |
| Rated torque | 240 at | 260 at | 260 at | 300 at | 350 at |
| Combined fuel consumption from (l/100 km) | 4.1-3.7 | 4.1-3.7 | 3.5 | 4.5-4.1 | (4.2-4.0) |
| Combined CO 2 emissions from (g/km) | 107-98 | 107-98 | 89 | 116-106 | (109-104) |
| Efficiency class | A+ (A+) | A+ (A+) | A+ | A (A+) [A] | (A+) |
| Acceleration | 13,8 | 11,3 | 11.3 | 9,3 (8,8) | (7,5) |
| Top speed (km/h) | 180 | 190 | 190 | 210 (210) [210] | (224) |
| Petrol | A 160 | A 180 | A 180 BEE 1 | A 200 | A 220 4MATIC |
| Number of cylinders/ | 4 in-line | 4 in-line | 4 in-line | 4 in-line | 4 in-line |
| Displacement (cc) | 1595 | 1595 | 1595 | 1595 | 1991 |
| Rated output | 75/102 at | 90/122 at | 90/122 at | 115/156 at | 135/184 at |
| Rated torque | 180 at | 200 at | 200 at | 250 at | 300 at |
| Combined fuel consumption from (l/100 km) | 5.6–5.4 | 5.7-5.5 | 5.2 | 5.7-5.5 | [6.6-6.3] |
| Combined CO 2 emissions from (g/km) | 128-124 | 134-127 | 120 | 134-128 | [154-148] |
| Efficiency class | B (B) | B (B) | B | B (B) | [C] |
| Acceleration | 10.6 (10.4) | 8.9 (8.6) | 8.9 | 8.1 (7.8) | [6.9] |
| Top speed (km/h) | 190 (190) | 202 (202) | 190 | 224 (224) | [228] |
| Petrol | A 250/ | A 250 Sport/ | A 45 4MATIC |
| Number of cylinders/ | 4 in-line | 4 in-line | 4 in-line |
| Displacement (cc) | 1991 | 1991 | 1991 |
| Rated output | 155/211 at | 160/218 at | 280/381 at 6000 |
| Rated torque | 350 at | 350 at | 475 at 2250-5000 |
| Combined fuel consumption from (l/100 km) | 6.7-6.6 | 6.8 (6.2) | [6.9] |
| Combined CO 2 emissions from (g/km) | 154-151 | 158 (143) | [162] |
| Efficiency class | D (C) | D (C) | [D] |
| Acceleration | 6.5 (6.4) | 6.4 (6.3) | [4.2] |
| Top speed (km/h) | 240 (240) | 240 (240) | [250] |
Source: https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/mercedes-benz/a-class-2012/
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