Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1998-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Getting better 2nd hand, still a prestige badge at the end of the day, and more kudos than a Fiesta.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Main Dealer prices expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite nippy, handles well at normal speeds, happy at 80 on the motorway.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good overall, better than 1.4 and same fuel economy.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Couple of minor problems, most cars have them, no worse than any of the other 30 cars we've owned.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still got a 3 pointed star on the bonnet, more class than a Picasso or Scenic.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average, seats a little hard, good driving position if you're not over 6ft.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    OK.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes