Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 33.9 in. Class median 36.5 in.
- Off-road: 4.3 in clearance. Top 101% of 125.
- Price: 11% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 9 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $99 vs $107 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 4.3 in, top 101% |
| Worth the money | No | 11% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 9 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the A-Class a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 33.9 in | Median 36.5 in | 98 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in | Median 37.4 in | 98 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 8.6 cu ft | Median 15.1 cu ft | 92 | No |
Is the A-Class a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $32,800 | Median $36,750 | 103 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 147 hp to 335 hp | 105 | Yes |
| Length | 179.1 in | Median 192.3 in | 100 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.1 ft | Median 37.3 ft | 96 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 103 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the A-Class a good commuter car?
Yes. $99 a month to commute. Class median $107.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 103 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 35 mpg, top 23% of 101
Is the A-Class a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 4.3 in clearance, 56.9 in tall | 5.0 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.5 to 58.1 in tall | 59 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in | Median 38.7 in | 97 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.1 ft | Median 37.3 ft | 96 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the A-Class a good off-road vehicle?
No. 4.3 in clearance. Top 101% of 125 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- A 220 4MATIC AWD, 4.3 in
- Cohort
- 125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the A-Class worth the money?
No. Priced 11% above cars like it.
- Price, A 220 FWD
- $32,800
- Predicted price
- $29,676
- Gap
- +$3,124 (+11%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the A-Class a good buy?
No. 9 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-Class A 220 FWD | $32,800 | 11.4 cents | 8.6 cu ft | 188 hp |
| Kia Forte GT DCT FWD | $22,490 | 10.7 cents | 15.3 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Kia Forte5 GT DCT | $22,490 | 10.7 cents | 15.3 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Hyundai Sonata SE FWD | $23,600 | 10.0 cents | 16.3 cu ft | 191 hp |
| Hyundai Elantra Sport FWD | $24,150 | 11.0 cents | 14.4 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Honda Accord LX FWD | $24,230 | 9.7 cents | 16.7 cu ft | 192 hp |
| Toyota Camry L FWD | $24,425 | 9.4 cents | 14.1 cu ft | 203 hp |
| Honda Civic Si FWD | $25,200 | 10.7 cents | 14.7 cu ft | 205 hp |
| Kia Optima Hybrid EX FWD | $29,310 | 7.6 cents | 13.4 cu ft | 192 hp |
Compared with 561 trims of other makes, sedans, 2020.
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