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The arrival of the first A-Class in the late 1990s began Mercedes-Benz’s push into the more affordable sub-compact class, and it has remained a popular premium small car option through two decades and four generations.

The five-door, five-seat hatch has crept up in size over the years but remains a city-friendly, efficiency-focused option.

The line-up currently starts at $61,900 for the A-Class A200 Mhev and ranges through to $119,900 for the range-topping A-Class A45 S 4Matic+.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $61,900 and going to $119,900 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2024 Hatchback 1.3L, —, 7 SP AUTO $61,900 $119,900
2024 Sedan 1.3L, —, 7 SP AUTO $63,400 $89,400
2023 Hatchback 1.3L, ULP, 7 SP AUTO $47,850 $127,820
2023 Sedan 1.3L, ULP, 7 SP AUTO $49,610 $95,260
2022 Hatchback 1.3L, ULP, 7 SP AUTO $43,780 $113,080
2022 Sedan 1.3L, ULP, 7 SP AUTO $45,210 $88,220
2021 Hatchback 1.3L, ULP, 7 SP AUTO $37,840 $99,660
2021 Sedan 1.3L, ULP, 7 SP AUTO $39,050 $79,530
2020 Hatchback 1.3L, ULP, 7 SP AUTO $29,920 $97,680
2020 Sedan 1.3L, ULP, 7 SP AUTO $30,910 $76,230
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Mercedes-Benz A-Class here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Are there plans for Mercedes to bring out an EV small car?

    At this stage, the smallest Mercedes-Benz EV is the EQA. Although there’s a Smart EV in other parts of the world, there are no plans to introduce it here. The decision not to make an A-Class hatchback EV is in line with the rest of the world’s car-makers who are ditching conventional hatchback and sedan designs in favour of the all-conquering SUV packaging.

    However, while the EQA is physically larger than your current A250, it’s probably not by as much as you might imagine. In overall length terms, the EQA is about three centimetres longer and about five centimetres wider. The big difference is that the new car is a lot taller; about 19 centimetres higher, in fact. But even then, the EQA is still a pretty compact car, and if your garage won’t accommodate those dimensions, I’m wondering how it was ever council-approved as a parking space within a building.

    As for your other requirements, the EQA has a theoretical range of up to 400km and can be fast-charged. As for more charging points in public areas on highways, I’m afraid that’s one you need to talk to your local government member about, not Mercedes-Benz.

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  • What do I look for when servicing a Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

    Home servicing is a great way to learn about your car and get a better idea of what makes it tick. It also means you might even become a more `mechanically sympathetic’ driver and be kinder to the car in a long-term sense.

    The service booklet in the car’s glove-box will tell you a lot about what you need to know when it comes to what’s required for a service. But remember that not all services are the same: Some are minor services and some are major. Others require one-off actions such as changing a timing belt or checking the tension of a timing chain, but you can’t afford to ignore any of these things. Other things required by the factory service schedule include checking the thickness of brake material, changing fluid beyond just the oil and plenty of other tasks that might not occur to you naturally. Most of these tasks are either time or distance-covered dependent (sometimes both).

    The bottom line is that you really need to be on top of these tasks and know how to do them before you rip the car apart in the driveway one Saturday and then discover you don’t know how it all goes back together. Home maintenance extends way beyond just oil changing, particularly on a modern design such as the Mercedes A-Class. Modern cars are very complex devices and keeping them running sweetly and safely is often the work of a specialist. That said, I’m loathe to try to dissuade you from tackling a job that can be very satisfying and could save you money in the process.

    A lot of TAFE colleges once offered car-maintenance courses for the home mechanic, but sadly, many of these seem to have disappeared due to budget cuts across the education system. It would still be worth talking to your local TAFE, though, to see if there’s a short course that might help you out.

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  • Mercedes-Benz A180 2014: Broken valve spring

    A broken valve spring is not something that would be caused by the fuel. Most likely the spring was faulty, perhaps there was in inclusion in the material it was made from, or there could have been some other manufacturing problem. Use either 95 or 98-octane fuel.

     

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  • Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2006: How can I check if the alternator is broken?

    Take it to an auto electrician who should be able to test it and tell you if it is malfunctioning.

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class Colours

  • Night Black
  • Denim Blue
  • Digital White Pearl
  • Iridium Silver
  • Mojave Silver
  • Mountain Grey
  • Jupiter Red
  • Cosmos Black
  • Polar White
  • Sun Yellow
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2019.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Dimensions

The dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Hatchback and Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2024 Hatchback 1424x1797x4442 mm 136 mm
2024 Sedan 1441x1796x4558 mm 143 mm
2023 Hatchback 1427x1796x4419 mm 107 mm
2023 Sedan 1434x1796x4549 mm 132 mm
2022 Sedan 1434x1796x4549 mm 132 mm
2022 Hatchback 1427x1796x4419 mm 107 mm
2021 Sedan 1434x1796x4549 mm 132 mm
2021 Hatchback 1427x1796x4419 mm 107 mm
2020 Hatchback 1427x1796x4419 mm 107 mm
2020 Sedan 1434x1796x4549 mm 132 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Mercedes-Benz A-Class Dimensions

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Fuel Consumption

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by —, Hyb/PULP, ULP, PULP and Hyb/ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 5.8L/100km for Hatchback /— for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2024 Hatchback 5.8L/100km 1.3L 7 SP AUTO
2024 Sedan 5.7L/100km 1.3L 7 SP AUTO
2023 Hatchback 1.6L/100km 1.3L Hyb/PULP 8 SP AUTO
2023 Hatchback 5.7L/100km 1.3L ULP 7 SP AUTO
2023 Hatchback 5.8L/100km 1.3L 7 SP AUTO
2023 Hatchback 6.8L/100km 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO
2023 Sedan 5.7L/100km 1.3L 7 SP AUTO
2023 Sedan 5.7L/100km 1.3L ULP 7 SP AUTO
2023 Sedan 6.6L/100km 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO
2022 Hatchback 1.6L/100km 1.3L Hyb/PULP 8 SP AUTO
2022 Hatchback 5.7L/100km 1.3L ULP 7 SP AUTO
2022 Hatchback 6.8L/100km 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO
2022 Sedan 1.6L/100km 1.3L Hyb/PULP 8 SP AUTO
2022 Sedan 5.7L/100km 1.3L ULP 7 SP AUTO
2022 Sedan 6.6L/100km 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO
2021 Hatchback 1.6L/100km 1.3L Hyb/PULP 8 SP AUTO
2021 Hatchback 1.6L/100km 1.3L Hyb/ULP 8 SP AUTO
2021 Hatchback 5.7L/100km 1.3L ULP 7 SP AUTO
2021 Hatchback 6.8L/100km 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO
2021 Sedan 1.6L/100km 1.3L Hyb/PULP 8 SP AUTO
2021 Sedan 5.7L/100km 1.3L ULP 7 SP AUTO
2021 Sedan 6.4L/100km 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO
2020 Hatchback 1.6L/100km 1.3L Hyb/PULP 8 SP AUTO
2020 Hatchback 5.7L/100km 1.3L ULP 7 SP AUTO
2020 Hatchback 7.6L/100km 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO
2020 Sedan 1.6L/100km 1.3L Hyb/PULP 8 SP AUTO
2020 Sedan 5.7L/100km 1.3L ULP 7 SP AUTO
2020 Sedan 6.4L/100km 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO
* Combined fuel consumption See All Mercedes-Benz A-Class Pricing and Specs for 2024

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Wheel Size

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 225x45 R18 for Hatchback in 2024.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2024 Hatchback 225x45 R18 225x45 R18
2024 Sedan 225x45 R18 225x45 R18
2023 Hatchback 205x55 R17 205x55 R17
2023 Sedan 205x55 R17 205x55 R17
2022 Hatchback 205x55 R17 205x55 R17
2022 Sedan 205x55 R17 205x55 R17
2021 Hatchback 205x55 R17 205x55 R17
2021 Sedan 205x55 R17 205x55 R17
2020 Hatchback 205x55 R17 17x6.5 inches 205x55 R17 17x6.5 inches
2020 Sedan 205x55 R17 205x55 R17
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Mercedes-Benz A-Class Wheel Sizes

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Seats

The following Mercedes-Benz A-Class comes with five seats. The A180 variant comes with Black ARTICO upholstery as standard, with Black ARTICO/DINAMICA Microfibre available with the optional Sports Package. The A250 variant is available with the choice between Black and Macchiato Beige ARTICO upholstery as standard. Black or Neva Grey/Black two tone ARTICO/DINAMICA Microfibre upholstery is available with the optional Sports Package. Lugano Leather upholstery is available as a part of the optional Exclusive Package, with the choice between Black, Bahia Brown, Classic Red/Black two tone or Titanium Grey/Black two tone. The A250 4M variant comes with Black ARTICO/DINAMICA Microfibre upholstery as standard, with Red/Black two tone or Titanium Grey/Black two tone Lugano Leather available as an optional extra. The A 35 4M variant comes with the choice of Red/Black two tone or Titanium Grey/Black two tone Lugano Leather upholstery as standard, with Black/Magma Grey two tone AMG Performance Seats available as an optional extra. The A 45 S 4M+ variant comes with Titanium Grey/Black two tone Lugano leather upholstery with yellow contrast topstitching as standard.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Seats
Shown above are seat details for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2019.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Towing Capacity

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class has maximum towing capacity of 1800kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2024 Hatchback 1500kg 1800kg
2024 Sedan 1600kg 1800kg
2023 Hatchback 0kg 1800kg
2023 Sedan 0kg 1800kg
2022 Hatchback 0kg 1800kg
2022 Sedan 0kg 1800kg
2021 Hatchback 0kg 1800kg
2021 Sedan 0kg 1800kg
2020 Hatchback 0kg 1800kg
2020 Sedan 0kg 1800kg
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