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
Owners who would buy a Mercedes A-Class Owner Reviews Container again
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
Running Cost:
3.847
76.94%
46th in Driver Power 2010
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

For a small car I struggle to get anywhere near the much advertised 40mpg - closer to 30mpg. I have a 15 year Honda Civic Coupe same 1.5 engine and it knocks spots of this Merc in terms of fuel consumption and performance.

Cost: 2/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

first rate, but I had to trade in a RX8 for it the best car I ever had lots of fun and i have had lotts of cars the things you have to do when becoming a oap thanks

Cost: 5/5
52-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

I love it! Ideal for the mileage I do but has good passenger and boot space

Cost: 3/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

best car we have owened in 45 years in 40 years of driveing

Cost: 5/5
56-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

It's a good car - but it's not cheap to buy.

Cost: 4/5
53-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years

Good all round practicality and economical

Cost: 5/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

OK but nothing to get excited about.

Cost: 3/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

Best car in 20 years of owning a car

Cost: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

Really pleased with this car.

Cost: 5/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Easy to drive but uninspiring

Cost: 2/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Very good.

Cost: 5/5
03-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years

excellent

Cost: 5/5
52-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years

excellent

Cost: 5/5