Mercedes A-Class Hatchback

Mercedes A-Class review

The Mercedes A-Class is a premium hatch that is full of quality, with great on-board technology and a range of frugal engines

In-depth reviews

26 Jun 2023

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Used Mercedes A-Class (Mk4, 2018-date) review

A full guide to buying a used Mk4 Mercedes A-Class

Used car tests

30 Dec 2021

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Used Mercedes A-Class (Mk3, 2013-2018) review

With decent tech and a broad engine range, the Mercedes A-Class is a strong premium hatchback – but it’s not quite the best of its era.

Used car tests

2 Nov 2021

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New Mercedes A 250 e 2020 review

Does the plug-in Mercedes A 250 e have more going for it than claimed economy of over 250mpg and low emissions?

Road tests

21 Aug 2020

Mercedes A 200 AMG Line long termer - final report header

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Mercedes A 200 AMG Line: long-term test review

Final report: We’re going to miss our sporty, tech-packed Mercedes A-Class hatchback

Long-term tests

5 Apr 2019

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New Mercedes A 180 SE 2019 review

The Mercedes A 180 SE is the cheapest way to buy a new Mercedes, but is a bog-standard A-Class something worth considering?

Road tests

20 Mar 2019

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New Mercedes A 250 AMG Line 2018 review

The hottest Mercedes A-Class until the Mercedes-AMG versions arrive, the A 250 has pace enough for most

Road tests

8 Aug 2018

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New Mercedes A 180 d 2018 review

Packed full of tech and a gorgeous interior, we try the new Mercedes A-Class in its entry-level diesel form

Road tests

7 Jun 2018

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New Mercedes A-Class 2018 review

The new Mercedes A-Class has arrived with an updated look and advanced tech. We drive it for the first time

Road tests

6 Jun 2018

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New Mercedes A-Class 2018 prototype ride review

We go dashing through the snow in the next-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class to see how it's shaping up.

Road tests

27 Dec 2017

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Mercedes A-Class (2013-2018) review

Lots of tech and a broad engine range are the Mercedes A-Class weapons in the premium hatchback battle

In-depth reviews

19 Dec 2017

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Mercedes A200d 2015 review

The updated Mercedes A200d premium diesel hatch is well equipped, but what’s it like to drive?

Road tests

11 Dec 2015

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Mercedes A 250 AMG review

Mercedes A-Class has been updated, and we try the A 250 AMG - the hottest front-wheel-drive model

Road tests

20 Nov 2015

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Mercedes A-Class facelift 2015 review

Revised looks and the option of adaptive damping for the new Mercedes A-Class facelift

Road tests

9 Sep 2015

Mercedes A220 CDI AMG Sport front action

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Mercedes A Class AMG Sport review

AMG Sport trim adds styling upgrades over lesser models, while retaining familiar A Class engines and handling traits

Road tests

25 Sep 2014

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Mercedes A180 CDI ECO review

New low-CO2 Mercedes A180 CDI ECO aims to take top spot in the economical family hatch class

Road tests

25 Mar 2014

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Mercedes A-Class 4x4 review

We take a spin in the Mercedes A250 4MATIC – a cut price version of the A45 AMG

Road tests

12 Sep 2013

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New Volkswagen Golf vs rivals

We pit the Mk7 Volkswagen Golf against its premium rivals, the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Mercedes A-Class

Videos

8 Mar 2013

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Mercedes A-Class vs Volvo V40

The new diesel Mercedes A-Class takes on the equally stylish Volvo V40

Car group tests

10 Dec 2012

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Mercedes A220 CDI AMG Sport

We drive the diesel-powered Mercedes A220 CDI AMG Sport on UK roads

Road tests

6 Nov 2012

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Mercedes A-Class vs rivals

We pit the stylish new Mercedes A-Class against its premium hatch rivals from BMW and Audi

Car group tests

24 Oct 2012

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Mercedes A250 Sport

Can the sporty Golf GTI-rivalling version of the all-new Mercedes A-Class deliver on the road?

Road tests

9 Jul 2012

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Mercedes A-Class

All-new Mercedes A-Class looks great and will prove a stern rival for the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3

Road tests

25 Jun 2012

New Mercedes A-Class front three-quarters

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New Mercedes A-Class details

The engine line-up for the new Mercedes A-Class has been revealed, with an A180 CDI capable of a tax-free 98g/km

News

16 May 2012

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Mercedes A-Class review

The Mercedes A-Class aims to bring healthy dose of upmarket appeal to the crowded family hatch sector

In-depth reviews

5 May 2012

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New Mercedes A-Class exclusive

We get an exclusive tour of the new Mercedes A-Class ahead of its launch later this year

News

28 Mar 2012

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New Mercedes A-Class unveiled

The new Mercedes A-Class has been unveiled on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show

News

5 Mar 2012

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Mercedes A-Class interior picture

First pictures of the new Mercedes A-Class interior have been released, showing new iPhone integration system

News

23 Feb 2012

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Mercedes A-Class Cabriolet on way

Drop-top A-Class is set to take aim at the Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf

News

18 Oct 2011

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Mercedes A-Class E-cell

And firm’s premium supermini plugs in, too

Road tests

3 Dec 2010

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Badges of honour...

Bag a prestige car at a value price with Mercedes’ A-Class and BMW’s 1-Series

Used car tests

4 Dec 2008

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Mercedes A170 Classic SE Blue Efficiency

Mercedes freshens up the A-Class and adds eco-friendly stop-start technology.

Road tests

21 May 2008

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Used choice: Mercedes A-Class

Everything you need to know about buying a used Mercedes A-Class

Used car tests

26 Sep 2007

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Mercedes A-Class review

The A-Class is hard to recommend unless you need compact MPV space.

In-depth reviews

29 Dec 2006

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Mercedes Bionic

Better, stronger and faster was the billing for television's Bionic Man back in the Seventies, but it has taken more than 30 years for science fiction…

Road tests

11 Jan 2006