Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1998-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Overhyped and overrated.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive for a supermini.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Reasonable driving position. Ride too hard.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent engine and fuel economy.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very poor.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not as good as expected.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Over-firm ride.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Top class.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This particular dealer was first class.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Best thing about the car.

    Other

    To many problems to list - an expensive mistake.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No