Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2015–2018 car dimensions: 4299 mm long, 1780 mm wide and 1433 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,370 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
The cabin has climate control air conditioning and cruise control with variable speed limiter as standard. An 8-inch colour media display is fitted, with Apple CarPlay available from late 2015 production. Collision Prevention Assist Plus provides standard automatic emergency braking. Front and rear parking sensors plus a reversing camera with guidelines are standard in key markets. Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist come on higher grades or as options.
Boot space measures 341 litres with seats up and expands to 1157 litres with the 40:60 split rear seats folded. The opening is usable for daily loads though the shape is compact.
Braked towing capacity is typically 1200 kg on base models and rises to 1500 kg on some engines. Unbraked towing sits around 700 kg. Sports or lowered suspension is available on higher lines. The car suits light trailer use but is not set up as a heavy work vehicle.
Sports seats with good lateral support and cushion length adjustment come standard on most grades via the Seat Comfort package. Heated front seats feature on higher packs like Exclusive. An optional panoramic sliding sunroof floods the cabin with light. Dual-zone climate control is available. The interior feels sporty and well-built with soft-touch materials, though rear space is tight for taller adults.
Five-star Euro NCAP rating from 2012 test.
Collision Prevention Assist Plus and ATTENTION ASSIST standard.
Seven airbags including driver knee bag as standard.
ASSYST variable service indicator based on use.
ECO start/stop on all models for better efficiency.
Fuel use varies by engine but petrols claim over 40 mpg combined and diesels over 65 mpg in many cases, helped by start/stop and low drag. Real-world figures depend on driving style and conditions.
Servicing follows the ASSYST system which monitors oil condition and driving to set intervals, typically alternating minor and major checks around every year or 15,000 miles. Stick to approved oils and filters.
Safety kit includes ESP, ABS with Brake Assist, tyre pressure monitoring, and an active bonnet. PRE-SAFE and extra assists like blind-spot or lane-keeping are optional. The structure held up well in crash tests.
Keep the car with regular Assyst resets after dealer or specialist work, check for airbag recalls by VIN, and watch for common issues like water ingress or noisy run-flats on some models. Parts are widely available.
Length 4299 mm, Width 1780 mm, Height 1433 mm, Wheelbase 2699 mm (A-Class 2015–2018)
Sources: manufacturer data, auto-data.net and autoevolution.com, Wikipedia.