A-Class Hatchback

Released May 2018

Mercedes-Benz's premium five-door hatchback (W177), now sold in the UK as the A 180 mild hybrid and the Mercedes-AMG A 35 and A 45 S, suited to buyers who want a compact car with a premium cabin.

Body: Hatchback
Powertrain: Mild hybrid, Petrol
Power: 134–416 bhp
Range: –
Boot: 350 l

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the A-Class has a striking, technology-packed interior and efficient engines. The common criticisms are a 1.3-litre engine that gets coarse when revved, tight rear and boot space, and a reliability record that What Car? and Parkers flag; opinions on the drive differ, with Autocar and What Car? finding it comfortable and composed and Auto Express finding it firm and dull.

From autocar.co.uk, autoexpress.co.uk, whatcar.com and parkers.co.uk

Specifications

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Performance

Powertrain: Mild hybrid, Petrol
Power: 134–416 bhp
0–62 mph: 3.9–9.2 s
Top speed: 134–168 mph
Engine or motors: A 180: 1,332 cc four-cylinder turbo petrol with 48 V mild hybrid, 100 kW (136 hp) + 10 kW; A 35: 1,991 cc four-cylinder, 225 kW (306 hp) + 10 kW mild hybrid; A 45 S: 1,991 cc four-cylinder, 310 kW (421 hp); bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures
Torque: 230 Nm (A 180), 400 Nm (A 35), 500 Nm (A 45 S)
Gearbox: 7G-DCT dual-clutch automatic (A 180); 8G-DCT (A 35); AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (A 45 S)
Drive: Front-wheel drive (A 180); 4MATIC all-wheel drive (AMG)

Range and charging

Economy (WLTP): 30.8–48.8 mpg
Efficiency: WLTP combined: 48.8 mpg (A 180), 33.3 mpg (A 35), 30.8 mpg (A 45 S)
CO2 emissions: 131 g/km (A 180), 193 g/km (A 35), 208 g/km (A 45 S), WLTP combined

Practicality

Body: Hatchback
Seats: 5
Boot: 350 litres
Length: 4,428 mm
Width: 1,796 mm
Weight: From 1,464 kg
Boot: 350 litres (A 180); 370 litres (AMG A 35 and A 45 S)
Towing: 1,400 kg braked (A 180), 1,800 kg (A 35), 1,500 kg (A 45 S)
Size: 4,428 mm long (4,447 mm A 35, 4,453 mm A 45 S), 1,796 mm wide without mirrors (1,797 mm A 35, 1,850 mm A 45 S; 1,992 mm with mirrors), 1,423 mm high (1,407 mm A 35, 1,414 mm A 45 S); kerb weight 1,464 kg (A 180), 1,657 kg (A 35), 1,710 kg (A 45 S)

Pros and cons

Pros

A 180 returns 48.8 mpg (WLTP combined)
Mercedes-AMG A 45 S has 421 hp and reaches 62 mph in 3.9 seconds
Wide choice from a 136 hp A 180 to a 168 mph A 45 S

Cons

A 180 takes 9.2 seconds to reach 62 mph
350-litre boot on the A 180
AMG versions have higher fuel consumption than the A 180

Closest rivals

Model	Body	Powertrain	Power	Range	Boot	Released
AudiA3 Sportback	Hatchback	Petrol, Mild hybrid, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid	114–395 bhp	87 mi	380 l	May 2020
ToyotaCorolla	Hatchback	Hybrid	138–176 bhp	–	361 l	Mar 2019
VauxhallCorsa	Hatchback	Petrol, Hybrid, Electric	99–278 bhp	221–265 mi	–	Aug 2019

Sources

Photo: media.oneweb.mercedes-benz.com

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