2018 MERCEDES BENZ A-Class Sedan (V177) A 250 4MATIC 7AT AWD (224 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Mercedes-Benz introduced the fourth generation of the A-Class in 2018, and, besides the hatchback, it offered it as a sedan.

After morphing the MPV-based A-Class into a regular hatchback, Mercedes-Benz found the right spot for its compact-segment contender. Thus, it proved to be more appealing for customers looking for an easy-to-drive Merc’ and, moreover, a car short enough to fit in regular tight parking places from Europe. Adding a three-box version was the icing on the cake and increased the sales of the premium compact sedan.

With a front end resembling the luxurious CLS, the A-Class sedan stormed the market, adding more styling to a segment dominated by bland, economic-efficient designs. The sharp-looking headlights swept back on the sides. They flanked a grille that sported a chromed horizontal slat that supported the three-pointed-star badge in the middle. From its profile, the A-Class sedan distanced itself from the CLA four-door coupe shape by adding a distinct short trunk lid at the back and a taller greenhouse.

The carmaker installed only high-quality materials inside, even though it was about plastics or man-made leather. On the center console, Mercedes-Benz added a touch-pad for the MBUX infotainment system and a pair of cup holders. In addition, the dashboard featured two landscape-mode screens united under the same protective glass, creating the illusion of a single unit. One of the screens was for the instrument panel, while the other was for the infotainment system.

Under the hood, the German carmaker carried over Renault’s 1.33 turbocharged gasoline engine, which proved to be very successful, especially when mixed with the seven-speed automatic transmission. Moreover, for specific markets, Mercedes-Benz offered a turbo-diesel version.