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A-class

SedanPetrol / electricity178 versionsOwner report

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421Hp

Power

3.9s

0–100 km/h

270km/h

Top speed

8.8L/100

Fuel (combined)

What owners say

Overview

\nMixed to negative sentiment overall, with a strong consensus on poor long-term reliability and high ownership costs. The vehicle is acknowledged for its attractive interior design, modern technology features like the dual-screen layout an

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\nInsufficient owner data available to identify a consensus "best" trim or version. Feedback is overwhelmingly focused on platform-wide criticisms rather than trim comparisons.\n\nRecommended Configurations\nInsufficient specific configurat

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Generation by generation

Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).

Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table

Year	Complaints	Most-reported area
2022	2	unknown or other
2020	20	electrical system
2019	43	unknown or other

Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.

Specifications

Generation

Version

A 250e (218 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid 8G-DCT

From 2022-2026

Power218 Hp

Torque300 Nm

0–100 km/h7.5 sec

Top speed230 km/h

Fuel consumption1 L/100 km

DriveFront wheel drive

Transmission8 gears, automatic transmission G-DCT

Engine1.3 L

AspirationTurbocharger, Intercooler

Cylinders4

Seats5 seats

Fuel typePetrol / electricity

Body typeSedan

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Quick facts

BrandMercedes-Benz

Versions catalogued178

Body typesSedan, Hatchback

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