Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1998-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Volkswagen and BMW are a lot worse!

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Doesn't hurt - doesn't please.

  • On the road

    Driving

    1 out of 5 1.0

    The worst cornering car ever. Do NOT buy one.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good to excellent for its capacity.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Only average, yet it's a Mercedes?!

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A bit like its driver, ugly enough to be likeable.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    4 star, except when cornering.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    They can't break in, so they damage more when trying!

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's not on to give a dealer 5, is it?

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Faultless.

    Other

    Loads of rattles, particularly suspension. Not very Mercedes-like at all!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes