Is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class a good car?
No.
3 of 6checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 33.9 in. Class median 35.8 in.
- Price: 11% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 8 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: off-road.
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 $103 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 3 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Not enough data | N/A |
| Worth the money | No | 11% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 8 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 35.8 in | 87 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in | Median 37.3 in | 87 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 8.6 cu ft | Median 14.0 cu ft | 77 | No |
Is the A-Class a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $33,950 | Median $40,475 | 90 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 149 hp to 345 hp | 92 | Yes |
| Length | 179.1 in | Median 191.8 in | 86 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.1 ft | Median 37.7 ft | 91 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 11.9 cents | 91 | 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 $103.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 91 sedans
- $103
- Highway mpg
- 35 mpg, top 31% of 85
Is the A-Class a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 56.9 in tall | 56.0 to 57.6 in tall | 87 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in | Median 38.6 in | 85 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.1 ft | Median 37.7 ft | 91 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the A-Class a good off-road vehicle?
Not enough data.
Is the A-Class worth the money?
No. Priced 11% above cars like it.
- Price, A 220 FWD
- $33,950
- Predicted price
- $30,600
- Gap
- +$3,350 (+11%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 290 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2022 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the A-Class a good buy?
No. 8 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-Class A 220 FWD | $33,950 | 11.4 cents | 8.6 cu ft | 188 hp |
| Kia Forte GT DCT FWD | $23,490 | 10.7 cents | 15.3 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Kia Forte5 GT DCT | $23,490 | 10.7 cents | 15.3 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Hyundai Sonata SE FWD | $24,150 | 10.0 cents | 16.0 cu ft | 191 hp |
| Hyundai Elantra N Line FWD | $24,350 | 10.3 cents | 14.2 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Toyota Camry LE FWD | $25,845 | 10.0 cents | 15.1 cu ft | 203 hp |
| Honda Accord LX 1.5T CVT FWD | $26,520 | 9.7 cents | 16.7 cu ft | 192 hp |
| Honda Civic Si FWD | $27,300 | 10.3 cents | 14.1 cu ft | 200 hp |
| Nissan Altima 2.0 SR FWD | $31,250 | 11.0 cents | 15.4 cu ft | 236 hp |
Compared with 494 trims of other makes, sedans, 2022.
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