Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1998-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Well specified, but also paying for badge.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Economical, apart from high service costs for a below-average job.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good handling, although unsettled by repaired trenches/loines in road.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Superb diesel goes very well, average over 50mpg on A/B-roads and doesn't hang around.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Has not let me down.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not sure - I just love the styling.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Firm ride, but suits me.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Alarm doesn't like hail. No one has tried to nick it.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very high service costs for poorly executed jobs.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Front suspension drop links replaced under warranty.

    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