Is Mercedes Benz A-Class reliable?

The A-Class appears to be solid in terms of reliability, and finished 36th out of 75 cars in our 2020 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey, but Mercedes as a brand finished a disappointing 28th out of 30 manufacturers. High running costs were highlighted by customers as a key point of concern.

Do Mercedes A-Class have problems?

A small number of A-Class’ built between 1 June and 30 August 2018 may have an issue with a perforated seam in the dashboard that could damage the airbag in the event of it being deployed. Find out if your car is affected because it’ll need to be checked by a technician, and if it is, have the dashboard replaced.

Is a Mercedes A-Class expensive to maintain?

Servicing costs for the A-Class are some of the most expensive in the class, and replacement parts are equally pricey. At least there’s a pay-monthly service plan available to spread the cost of cars that are less than 12 months old.

Do Mercedes A-Class have Renault engines?

Mercedes-Benz A-Class – Renault Since the launch of the latest model, the manufacturer has been offering several engine options. In the A180d, under the hood is a 1.5-liter dCi Renault diesel engine, also used by Dacia and Nissan.

What are the most reliable Mercedes models?

U.S. News & World Report lists the Mercedes-Benz E-Class as being one of the most reliable used luxury vehicles on the market. While there are a few models in the E-Class series, the E350 from 2009 is the most popular sedan purchased that year.

How big is the screen on the Mercedes a class?

On upscale A-Classes, you get a 10.25-inch central screen, or even a pair of them, the driver’s display going to a big one too. That produces a truly spectacular cinemascope.

What makes Mercedes a class drag coefficient lower?

In fact the CdA (drag coefficient times cross-sectional area) is lower than a man on a racing pushbike. Drag-lowering measures include detail shaping at the rear end, and alloy wheels with black-painted smooth blanking areas that almost close off the spokes.

What kind of suspension does Mercedes Benz use?

AMG Line suspension still makes for a clumsy, crashy car, especially over pock-marked urban roads. But we’d forgive you for not noticing. What you can’t miss is the dash. Mercedes has installed what a pilot would call a ‘glass cockpit’ – no conventional dials at all, just highly configurable screen displays.

Which is better AMG a180d or AMG A45?

Diesel options are heavily revised over the old A-Class and comprise the 114bhp A180d, 148bhp A200d and 187bhp A220d, while if you want something that’s less sensible, more sporty, you’ll be after the 302bhp AMG A35, which gets its own review right here. Or the mad 415bhp AMG A45, which you can read about by clicking on these blue words .