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Mercedes-Benz A-Class W177

Subcompact Hatchback

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Product Overview

Mercedes-Benz A-Class W177 is a subcompact hatchback in production from 2018. It is available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.3 to 2.0 liters.

Compared to the W176 A-Class, the W177 is almost just a bigger facelift. Going with the theme of modern Euro autos, the W177 received further-downsized engines and more electronic gizmos.

Another change is the strong emphasis on AWD (4MATIC), even though a small, underpowered FWD hatchback never needs AWD: just more things to sell and to repair.

Mercedes-Benz has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.25 coefficient of drag to show for it. The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 48%

Pros

Rather good design for a hatchback
Good performance in some models
Good 0.25 drag coefficient
Low fuel consumption
Decent build quality

Cons

Only available with small engines
Basic suspension setup

What external reviewers found

External score 72%

Pros

Excellent infotainment tech
Excellent infotainment system
Excellent standard equipment

Cons

Lack of practicality
Lack of cambelts
Not as roomy in the back as rivals
Torsion beam isn’t for everyone
No automatic gearbox
Alternatives are more fun to drive

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Specifications

Variants shown:

A 160

A 180

A 180 d DCT

A 200

A 200 4MATIC DCT

A 200 d 4MATIC DCT

A 200 d DCT

A 200 DCT

A 220 4MATIC DCT

A 220 d 4MATIC DCT

A 220 d DCT

A 220 DCT

A 250 4MATIC DCT

A 250 DCT

A 250e

A 35 AMG

A 45 AMG

A 45 S AMG

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 71% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

For the £27,340 asked by Mercedes, you get a level of kit that hasn't left us wanting for much in these early days. The A250 is the only A-Class available now with the multi-link rear suspension, the A180d and A200 getting an eyebrow-raising torsion beam. Economy is closer to 70mpg than 60mpg (claimed: 68.9mpg)

Pros

Class-leading economy
Excellent infotainment system

Cons

Torsion beam isn’t for everyone

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The latest Mercedes A-Class is the fourth generation of Mercedes’ smallest car. Available as a five-door hatchback and four-door saloon in the UK, it's the brand’s biggest-seller. Infotainment system is one of the best on the market at any price. Engine choices are made up of two diesels and four petrol units.

Pros

Cheap to drive
Excellent infotainment system
Excellent standard equipment

Cons

Lack of practicality

carmagazine^[3]

Reviewer score 86% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

Mercedes-Benz A-class is a pretty darn good one. Still not class-leading, but competitive with the Audi A3 and BMW 1-series. All cars come standard with goodies such as sat-nav, cruise control, DAB radio, keyless ignition, crash-avoidance tech and ‘Hey Mercedes' voice-activation.

Pros

Gorgeous looks
Excellent infotainment tech
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Not as roomy in the back as rivals
Alternatives are more fun to drive

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References

^ Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2019 long-term review. [autocar].
^ Mercedes A-Class review. [autoexpress].
^ Mercedes A-class review: every powertrain driven on UK roads. [carmagazine].

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autocar^[1]

autoexpress^[2]

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