Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1998-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonable list price, but residuals weaker than hoped.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Hard ride, slow steering, but goes basically OK.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For engine size and auto box OK.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    More akin to a Lada than a Mercedes Benz.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Merc badge still good, but in my view becoming tarnished.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very roomy inside for size, integrated child seats excellent, slightly hard ride.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems, good alarm as standard.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Dealers all smiles but poor delivery when anything (and many things have) gone wrong.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Minor trim problems.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No