Mercedes-Benz A-Class News

According to a new report from Autocar, which quotes industry insiders, Mercedes won’t be discontinuing its affordable range of A-Class hatchbacks when the current model ends production.As part of a wider reversal of electric-only plans by Europe’s automakers, a new A-Class hatch will be built on the same new MMA platform, which underpins the upcoming CLA sedan that was revealed in March of 2025, and is due in Australia in 2026.It was previously thought the A-Class hatch would be discontinued purely in favour of a GLA replacement based on the CLA, as the brand had aspirations to head more upmarket, chasing profitability over its more mainstream range of cars.However, these plans appear to have been reversed as Mercedes (among other European automakers) face multiple challenges both when it comes to electrification, and the threat of new China-based manufacturers challenging them on their own home turf and abroad.The MMA platform, which is said to be electric-first, will also be key to the model, as it offers both electric and hybrid drivetrain options (as opposed to a dedicated EV platform), which will broaden the model’s appeal.Locally, the A-Class is Mercedes’ most attainable model starting at $57,500 (A200) and remains a reasonable seller for the brand, moving 1329 units so far and only outranked by its GLA small, GLC mid-size and GLE large SUVs.The hatchback is down 12 per cent in an environment where Mercedes is up 14 per cent year-on-year.The brand’s expansive range of electric offerings in Australia only count for a few hundred units each, which may be of concern for the brand which is facing stiff competition not just from BMW and its well executed EV strategy and an almost entirely new line-up from Audi, but also new challengers in the form of Zeekr and Denza, the latter from BYD is due before the end of the year.While nothing is known about the A-Class replacement so far, don’t expect it to stray too far from the comparatively conservative design of the recently-revealed CLA sedan, as Mercedes seemingly doubles down on its current design direction. The CLA is slightly larger in every dimension than its predecessor, so expect that to continue, while larger screens adorn the interior.The fully electric CLA features an 800-volt architecture with a long driving range (up to 792km) from an 85kWh battery, with a 200kW/335Nm rear-mounted motor in the RWD version, with an additional 80kW on the front axle for total outputs of 260kW/515Nm in the all-wheel drive version.Meanwhile the hybrid version features a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, driving either the front or all four wheels.Stay tuned for more on Mercedes MMA-based roll-out plans in the near future.

Mercedes-Benz has kicked off the new financial year with value-add special edition versions of its key small and medium hatch, sedan and SUV models claimed to add up to $4800 worth of extra features at no additional cost.

Those aspiring to be Mercedes-Benz owners may be in for a shock with the prestige brand recently axing its A-Class small sedan, while increasing prices across its entire range by up to $6000. The A-Class sedan made its Australian debut in 2019 and joined the A-Class hatchback to compete with the likes of Audi’s A3 sedan and Sportback. The A-Class is also the most affordable entry point into Mercedes-Benz’s entire Australian line-up.Mercedes-Benz says the discontinuation only affects the A-Class sedan and the hatch will remain on sale.“The A-Class sedan is currently still on sale in Australia, however factory orders have been closed,” a Mercedes-Benz spokesperson told CarsGuide. “Customers can order locally available stock. The A-Class hatchback is currently still available for factory and stock order.”  The A-Class sedan and hatch have been a success story for Mercede-Benz with the total sales for 2024 reaching 1997 — about 50 more cars than the year’s sales for the C-Class sedan.The reason for the sedan’s departure Mercedes-Benz says is to make way for electric and hybrid models which will be the new entry points into the brand.“Mercedes-Benz will introduce a new range of entry-level vehicles built on the all-new, electric-first MMA platform. The upcoming CLA will lead this range, which will include a four-door coupé, a shooting brake, and two SUVs.” The A-Class hatch might remain but it’s also now expensive with the price rising by $600 to $57,500. Actually, every model in Mercedes-Benz’s entire line-up (there are 64 of them) has seen a price increase with the most expensive Maybach S 680 vlimbing by $6000.Entry into the C-Class sedan range is now $92,600 (up by $1200), while the E-class starts at $132,000 (up by $1586). Mercedes-Benz’s smallest and most affordable SUV the GLA 200 is now $63,600 (up by $700). Mercedes-Benz told CarsGuide the price increase was caused by several factors but would not go into detail.“As pricing is a dynamic topic that is influenced by a wide range of factors, we can’t provide any further comments,” a Mercedes-Benz spokesperson told CarsGuide.  You can see our table below for the full list of price changes. Prices listed are before on-road costs but include LCT and GST

Mercedes-Benz has revealed pricing for its A45 S 4Matic+ Limited Edition.Priced at $128,400, before on-road costs, the Limited Edition attracts a premium of $7400 over the standard A45 S4MATIC thanks to unique exterior paintwork, interior design upgrades and standardised AMG packaging.That makes it even more expensive than the Audi RS3 ($95,715) and the BMW M240i ($99,900, both before on-road costs).The AMG A45 S's hand-built 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine delivers 310kW/500Nm to all four wheels through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic.That compares to 285kW/500Nm on the M240i and 294/500Nm on the RS3. As such, the A45 S has both models beat decisively with a top speed of 270km/h over its rivals’ 250km/h.The RS3 just edges the A45 S in the 0-100km/h sprint at 3.8 seconds compared to the Mercedes’ 3.9, while the M240i is well behind at 4.5 seconds.The BMW M2, at $123,900, is still handily the most powerful fastest with 353kW and 600Nm getting it from 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds.Unique to the Limited Edition is AMG Green Light Magno exterior matte paint, which comes with the AMG Affalterbach logo embossed on the bonnet and a ‘45 S’ graphic on the doors.The AMG Night Package and Night Package II add a smattering of black and gloss black exterior design highlights, while the AMG Aerodynamics package adds a fixed AMG rear wing and blade canards.Additionally, there are black racing stripes and a suite of yellow highlights across the vehicle’s body, including on the front bumper, diffuser, spoiler, air intakes and wheels.Speaking of wheels, it gets edition-exclusive 19-inch AMG cross-spoke forged wheels in matte black with contrasting yellow rim spokes. Its high-performance brakes are finished in gloss black, while the fuel cap is finished in silver-chrome. Both are treated with the AMG logo, which also projects onto the road or pavement when entering and exiting the vehicle.The yellow and black contrasting theme continues on the inside with yellow decorative stitching on the leather and microfibre AMG performance seats and steering wheel. The former has ‘45 S’ emblems embroidered into the headrests in yellow.Yellow highlights also extend to the door panels, instrument panels and aluminium trims, while the door sills illuminate the AMG logo in yellow and the floor mats also include ‘45 S’ stitching in yellow.The A45 S 4Matic+ Limited Edition is available to order from Mercedes-AMG dealers today.2025 Mercedes-AMG A-Class pricingAll prices are before on-road costs

Mercedes-Benz has cut the price on two popular models in an attempt to claw back sales against key rivals Audi, BMW and Lexus.

Mercedes Benz Australia has issued a statement to media correcting a previous claim its ‘200’ variants across A-Class, GLA, GLB and CLA would feature the brand’s 48-volt electrification.The brand’s local arm has confirmed facelifted entry models in the ‘200’ drivetrain category do not feature the tech, known to many as ‘mild-hybrid’, which it says affects emissions ratings previously claimed.It also says the models will feature a different engine tune if built after a certain date, meaning those built earlier have engines that produce only 250Nm rather than the claimed 270Nm. While the CLA200 isn’t affected by the latter issue of the engine change, the A200 in both hatch and sedan, GLA200 and GLB200 now come with different specifications than originally claimed based on production timing.Tables with details of timing and specifications based on updated information provided by Mercedes-Benz Australia is available at the bottom of this story.Importantly, the fuel consumption figures from the mislabeled engines are different from advertised. For example, cars fitted with 250Nm engines are likely to have been using less fuel and emitting less CO2 than claimed.A Mercedes-Benz Australia spokesperson told CarsGuide the omission of the 48-volt system for Australia was “due to changes in the production schedule”.Original 250Nm engine from launch of facelift models:Updated 270Nm engine:

Mercedes’ refreshed A-Class will hit local showrooms this month with a hefty price increase, but also a longer list of equipment to justify the rise in cost of the premium small car.

Mercedes-Benz is continuing the process of updating its line-up by announcing facelifts for both its small SUVs, the GLA and GLB, at the same time.

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the facelifted A-Class, with the car brand's local arm having already confirmed timing for its Australian launch.The updated 2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class will be launched in Australia during the second quarter of 2023, with change

These days, the upper echelon of the hot hatch segment is a veritable arms race between just two hi-po superpowers: Mercedes-AMG and Audi Sport. Since Mercedes made its first attempt to muscle in on the Audi RS3’s turf back in 2013 with the first-generation A45 AMG, it’s been a tit-for-tat exchange between the mad scientists in Affalterbach and Neckarsulm as they both compete to make the fastest f