Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | sedan | — | Automatic | — | — | — |
| 2020 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | sedan | — | Automatic | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | — | — |
| 2018 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | sedan | Horsepower: 90-155 kW, Torque: 200-350 Nm | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic | FWD | 90-155 kW | 200-350 Nm |
| 2012 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Note | Trim | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2022 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2021 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | A220 | — |
| 2020 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | AMG A35 | $32,800 |
| 2019 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | A220-4M | $34,500 |
| 2018 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2017 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2016 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2015 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2014 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2013 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2012 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2011 | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 243 | 8.6 | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 395 | 13.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 107.4, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 107.4 | 18 | 18 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 107.4, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 107.4 | 17 | 17 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 107.4, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 107.4 | 17 | 17 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 341 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | tpms | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | laneCenteringAssist | rearCamera | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | adaptiveCruiseControl | parkAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | Rated vehicle: 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 4 DR 4WD | standard | 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 4 DR 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2021 | Rated vehicle: 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 4 DR FWD | standard | 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | — | standard | — | optional | optional | standard | — | optional | standard | optional | optional |
| 2020 | Rated vehicle: 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 4 DR 4WD | standard | 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 4 DR 4WD | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | — |
| 2019 | Rated vehicle: 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 4 DR 4WD | standard | 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 4 DR 4WD | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | — | optional | — | optional | — | standard | — | optional | standard | optional | optional |
| 2018 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2023
NewestThe 2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, with zero recalls or complaints filed with NHTSA.
2022
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents an exceptional reliability record with no recalls or complaints logged by NHTSA.
2021
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls or complaints reported to NHTSA.
2020
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents a strong initial reliability picture with zero recalls and complaints logged.
2019
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents an unusual reliability profile.
2018
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents an exceptionally clean ownership record, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.
2017
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents an exceptionally reliable used car option, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.
2016
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents an excellent reliability record, with no recalls or consumer complaints reported.
2015
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents an unusual reliability profile with zero reported recalls or complaints, suggesting either exceptional build quality or incomplete data.
2014
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents a compelling, albeit data-limited, case for reliability, earning an 'Excellent' public verdict.
2013
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and complaints, suggesting excellent reliability.
2012
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents an excellent reliability profile based on available data, with no recalls or consumer complaints logged.
2011
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents a curious case for used car buyers.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
Carfocal currently has 13 published A-Class reports, covering 2011 through 2023. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, with zero recalls or complaints filed with NHTSA.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.
Is the Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2023 mercedes-benz a-class presents an excellent reliability profile, with zero recalls or complaints filed with nhtsa. and the 2023 mercedes-benz a-class, with its excellent reported reliability and lack of common issues, should hold its value well. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
13 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2023.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 13
- Years tracked
- 13
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints