Overall Average Rating: 88.23%
Position in the Top 100 cars: 15th

First-timers don’t always fare well in Driver Power, but this is an exception. While it’s not a cheap form of city motoring, 25th for running costs proves you’re getting decent value for money.

Top 10 postings for build quality, practicality and ease of driving show it offers premium motoring in a compact package.

Manufacturer Verdict (Position: 9th)

Comfortably into the top 10, Mercedes has closed the gap on BMW. Third place for ease of driving and fourth for ride help, but the firm can improve on its 26th place out of 35 for running costs.

Overall Average:
4.298
85.96%
30th in Driver Power 2010
3.75
75%
47th in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy another Mercedes A-Class again:
4.55
91%
55th in Driver Power 2010
Relialibity:
4.492
89.84%
40th in Driver Power 2010
Build Quality:
4.627
92.54%
15th in Driver Power 2010
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

This is my second A class, I went for an automatic this time because of a small hip problem.
The first A150 which I had for just over two years was fault free, that is why I chose another one. Unfortunately it suffered from intermittent engine management / ignition / running problems, which after 2-3 breakdown finally was sorted by the Dealer, but it took three visits to finally sort it!

Reliability: 3/5 Build Quality: 5/5
04-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years

not usual Mercedes quality. Only saving grace is the super cheap running costs, 50+mpg and cheap non franchise servicing. Aside from that, it's not as good as the A140 I had before this, which was better built, but really unreliable, buying diesel solved the reliability, but the 2nd generation A classes such as mine were built on a cheaper budget, and it really shows.

Reliability: 3/5 Build Quality: 2/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

This car is superbly made, very reliable and very well equipped - especially when my I see my A180 diesel 5 door hatch costs thousands less than a Focus. Also, the car has as much cabin space as a Passat in a vehicle that is shorter than a Golf. The A Class will be a hard act to follow.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
06-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

The car has been reliable over the time I have owned it, apart from a wheel bearing failure and a split windscreen washer container, both expired just 2 months outside the warranty, the Mercedesdealer did want to know even though it had been serviced by this dealer.

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 4/5
W-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

because it is a mercedes I expected a lot more although it is a second hand car,there has been a lot more faults than I imagined.And the cost of the parts is very high,had I known this before I bought it I would of gone for another model .

Reliability: 2/5 Build Quality: 3/5
55-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

good driving position. smooth automatic. roomy considering the
overall size which is rated small. ideal for taking my dog in the very rear compartment. Excellent in the snow.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
02-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years

overall a good car but too many faults means the build quality is NOT up to Japanese standards

Reliability: 3/5 Build Quality: 2/5
56-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

All we hoped for. Built to last, it seems possible that it will last as long as we drive.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
55-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years

Excellent and practical small car with punchy performance and outstanding build quality

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 5/5
53-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years

Just love it, still feels like a new car great build quality you get what you pay fpr.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

This is my 4th A Class, and they just get better. I even like the styling.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Brilliant when you take the car in and nothing is a problem up to now

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
55-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Probably the best built small car for a small family you can buy.

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 5/5
52-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years

The car is great, but the I'm disapointed with the paintwork.

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 3/5
02-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years

Great small car but build quality is not up to scratch

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 3/5
-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

reasonable choice for a city run around

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 3/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Satisfied in all respects.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5