Mercedes A-Class 2019 in-depth review – Carbuyer

Following up its big-selling predecessor, the new Mercedes A-Class promises to mix sharp style with improved practicality and cutting-edge in-car technology. So how does it all stack up? James Batchelor finds out...

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[joeegg]

Hilarious ! ! Complaining that the car is fitted with modern usb c sockets . What next ? Complaining there's no tape player ?

[jonathanpaulasargent]

I drove the A250 yesterday - very impressed with the drive...
So impressed I just ordered the 250!!

[rckrckrck]

Funny how people criticize this car when they can't afford a better one. You all can get a better Mercedes, the problem is, you can't afford it.

[TheHutchRuns]

I've got the A200 and I love the rorty sound that the engine makes when you're pressing on

[Nero]

I’m glad he mentioned the screens being an option, Every review shows off them 10inch screens and you don’t even get them on any trim level as standard!... should show how bad the 7inch ones actually look. There terrible.

[troopoo]

Don't know what the rest of the review was like but I couldn't get past more than 2 minutes of this silliness.

[davekelders]

Bought a 2019 Mercedes A200. Going to pick it up next wednesday. Cant wait to proove this review wrong ;)

But then again, reviews are personal experiences. Best review for your own is doing a testdrive.

[zeestar]

rubbish review clearly you did the review with negativity in your mind already set for the car

[primsirius]

The more car reviews I watch featuring James Batchelor the more Im convinced he's actually the son of Quentin Wilson. Anyone else agree?

[ashliehiggins]

Oh no I have to spend £5 on cables for my £35k car.

[dustinmorris]

Absolutely fantastic!! Loaded with tech that everyone wants. This is definitely a car for the new generation to enjoy driving. Thank goodness it has Type C as most people with new phones will have these.

[williama-d]

that feature on the sat nav is very good

[jonathanagg]

And this ‘nit picking’ review from someone wearing orange trousers mmmhhh!🥴🙄

[clairekennedy]

I wish this car was offered in the USA because it’s better than GLA

[astronaut]

armrest button feels allright..car feels extremely stylish and comfortable with a lot of technology and nice graphics.. the only thing that bothered me is the cheapy feeling on the right-left flash

[ryangunit]

I’m driving one now. It’s rented for a week. (Vacation car) anyway I love it and he’s not spotted the standard USB ports where the cigarette lighter should be.

[watchtheskies]

You know you can buy USB Type-C sticks now

[MrDeheed]

To be honest USB C is superb, down with lesser versions!

[KoDe]

Don’t agree with the verdict on the engine in the 250. It accelerates as fast as a GTI but is a lot more comfortable. It just depends on what you want from your car. If you’re after a sporty hatchback go for the GTI or the i30N Performance. I’ve driven all cars and decided to go for the Merc.

[san]

It's interesting that literally everyone is reviewing top of the line packages of A-klasse, which is what most people that actually lease/buy this car can't afford.
We're talking about a car that right now costs 400€ a month leased in Sweden, and that's with basic package.
The cars reviewed (usually AMG) easily reach double the price, which is easily a c-class price.
What's my point?
Go for the typical package model, the one with 2 screens and less extras, basically what those aiming that a-class is aimed at can afford.
Cheers