Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1998-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Against newer rivals the A-Class is an expensive option.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fuel economy is average, however most of the cars time is spent on short town journeys for my wifes business. MB parts prices are wallet shredding,

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    High body doesn't help cornering, but for average town driving our A160 is hard to beat.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fitted with the auto option you do have to cane the engine to get good performance.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems in 18 months.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    With optional privacy glass and Avant garde 5 star alloys our car looks great.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Like traversing the cobbled streets of Paris on my Mothers ironing board everyday

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Everything seems nice and secure.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    If I had a pound for everytime my local dealer has let us down I'd trade up to an S-Class. Enough said!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None

    Other

    Rattly cabin, disintergrating trim.

    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