Compare the Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Small boot and back seat, but seriously stylish
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6/10

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type Hatchbacks
Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 350 litres (2 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,190 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,428 mm x 1,796 mm x 1,452 mm
Towing capacity 1,400 kg
First year tax rate £560
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
48.7 mpg
Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 19 · good
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name A180 Auto
Engine size 1.3 L Petrol • 136 BHP
Body type Hatchbacks
Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 7
Acceleration 9.2 s (0-60 mph)

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 350 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,190 litres
Length 4,428 mm
Width 1,796 mm
Height 1,452 mm
Wheelbase 2.73 m
Turning circle 11.0 m

Full features list

  • Artico man-made leather/Bertrix fabric - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 spoke ARTICO man-made leather multifunction sports steering wheel
  • 4 way lumbar support
  • 40:20:40 split folding rear seats
  • Air conditioning - One zone THERMATIC automatic climate control with automatically controlled air distribution
  • Artico man-made leather/Bertrix fabric upholstery
  • Automatic child seat recognition sensor
  • Black air vents with surround in silver chrome
  • Black grained gearshift paddles on steering wheel
  • Black roof lining
  • Front centre armrest with stowage
  • Front comfort seats with adjustable head restraints
  • Front door sills with Mercedes Benz lettering
  • Front seat backs luggage nets
  • Heated front seats
  • Height/reach adjustable steering column
  • Interior mirror with reading lamps in black and frameless
  • Rear armrest with 2 cupholders
  • Rear head restraints
  • Seat occupancy sensor for front passenger seat
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Stowage compartment in centre console with retractable cover
  • Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Twin front cupholders
  • Velour floor mats
  • 10.25 inch touchscreen central media display
  • 10.25" Digital instrument cluster display screen
  • Attention assist
  • Brake pad wear indicator warning light
  • Car wash mode
  • Cruise control + speed limiter
  • DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport and Individual)
  • Direct steering
  • Direction indicators with lane change function
  • Driver monitoring camera
  • Dual bluetooth interfaces
  • ECO start/stop function
  • Engine start/stop button
  • Fluid level warning indicator for fuel, oil, coolant and washer fluid
  • Fluorescent jacket for driver
  • Hard-disk navigation
  • Hey Mercedes Voice activation
  • Lamp failure indicator
  • Lane keeping system
  • Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown and maintenance management
  • Mercedes me remote services
  • Outside temperature gauge
  • Owners manual in English
  • Pre-installation of private car share
  • Preinstallation for Mercedes Benz link
  • Service indicator (Active Service System)
  • Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
  • Speed limit assist
  • Speed sensitive power steering
  • Tailgate
  • Trip computer in multifunction display with current consumption indicator
  • 4 Electric Front and Rear windows
  • Adaptive brake lights
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Body colour door handles with chrome inserts
  • Body colour side skirt
  • Chrome beltline strips
  • Diamond radiator grille with pins in fine star pattern
  • Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators
  • Exhaust system with 2 visible tailpipe trim elements and rear apron
  • Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
  • Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control
  • LED High Performance headlamps including integral LED daytime running lamps and adaptive highbeam assist
  • LED High level third brake light
  • LED tail lamp
  • Privacy glass
  • Radio aerial
  • Rain sensing windscreen wipers with two sensitivity settings
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear windscreen wiper
  • Solid paint
  • 3 rear 3 point seatbelts
  • Active bonnet
  • Active brake assist includes forward collision warning system with autonomous braking
  • Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist
  • Anti lock brake system with Brake Assist
  • Black seatbelts
  • Bonnet with power domes
  • Childproof locks manually operated for rear doors and electrically operated for rear power windows
  • Crash responsive emergency lighting
  • Driver and passenger head and side airbags
  • Drivers knee airbag
  • Dual stage driver/passenger airbags
  • ESP curve dynamic assist
  • Electronic Stability Program with Anti Skid Control
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Front and rear seatbelt reminder
  • ISOFIX and top tether child seat fixing points in two outer rear seats
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Warning triangle and first aid kit
  • Window airbags
  • Alarm system/interior protection/immobiliser
  • Guard 360 degree vehicle protection
  • Keyless Go
  • Keyless entry lock/unlock
  • Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function
  • Light and sight package - A Class
  • Mirror package - A Class
  • Night pack - A Class
  • Parking pack with 180 degree view - A Class
  • Seat comfort pack - A Class
  • USB pack plus - A Class
  • DAB Digital radio
  • MBUX multimedia system
  • Mercedes Benz sound system (100 W) with 6 speakers
  • Lowered comfort suspension
  • 18" 5 twin spoke light alloy wheels aerodynamically optimised painted in black with a high sheen finish
  • Summer tyres
  • Tirefit sealant kit
  • Dark carbon fibre interior trim

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.