Mercedes-Benz A-Class insurance group
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Fuel cost at today's prices (updated weekly)
Typical Mercedes-Benz A-Class running cost for a private driver at 8,000 miles/year. Based on 69 mpg official combined, adjusted ~12% for real-world driving, at today's average pump price of 179.19p/litre diesel (updated 3 Aug 2026).
Pump prices: DESNZ weekly road fuel prices; electricity: DESNZ Quarterly Energy Prices — both Open Government Licence v3.0, updated weekly/quarterly. An estimate for comparison, not a guaranteed cost; your economy, mileage and tariff will vary.
Official MPG, CO₂ & insurance by trim
Trim-level specifications for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class (Diesel, Petrol, Petrol Parallel PHEV), across 800 recorded variants.
- 75–375 bhp
- Power
- 4.1s
- 0–60 mph (fastest)
- 155 mph
- Top speed
- 1,332–2,143 cc
- Engine
- 35.8–80 mpg
- Fuel economy
- 17–197 g/km
- CO₂
- 47 mi
- Electric range (max)
- £190
- Road tax (VED)
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- Insurance group
- 4,299 mm
- Length
- 1,992 mm
- Width
- 1,440 mm
- Height
- 2,699 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,395 kg
- Weight
- 5
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5★
- Adult
- 4★
- Child
- 2★
- Pedestrian
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class (05-12) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:
| Trim | Fuel | Power | MPG | CO₂ | Ins. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A250e AMG Line Premium Plus Night Edition 5dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 214 bhp | 41.5 mpg | 29 | 32 |
| A200 AMG Line Premium Plus Night Edition 5dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 160 bhp | 43.5 mpg | 147 | 24 |
| A200 Sport Executive 4dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 160 bhp | 47.9 mpg | 134 | 23 |
| A200d AMG Line Premium 5dr AutoAutomatic | Diesel | 147 bhp | 53.3 mpg | 139 | 24 |
| A200d AMG Line Premium Plus Night Edition 5dr AutoAutomatic | Diesel | 147 bhp | 44.1 mpg | 145 | 24 |
| A180 AMG Line Premium Plus Night Edition 5dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 134 bhp | 44.1 mpg | 146 | 21 |
| A180d AMG Line Premium Plus Night Edition 5dr AutoAutomatic | Diesel | 114 bhp | 44.1 mpg | 146 | 19 |
| A250 Exclusive Edition Plus 5dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 220 bhp | 38.7 mpg | 165 | 29 |
| A220d Exclusive Edition Plus 5dr AutoAutomatic | Diesel | 187 bhp | 52.3 mpg | 141 | 27 |
| A200 Exclusive Edition 5drManual | Petrol | 160 bhp | 44.1 mpg | 145 | 22 |
| A180d [2.0] Sport 4dr AutoAutomatic | Diesel | 114 bhp | 56.5 mpg | 130 | 18 |
| A180d [2.0] Sport Executive 4drManual | Diesel | 114 bhp | 58.9 mpg | 126 | 17 |
Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.
Annual VED (road tax) bands
| CO₂ band | Annual VED | Share of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | £200 | 75% |
| B | £20 | 17% |
| D | £170 | 8% |
Indicative standard-rate VED. Cars over £40k list price pay an additional supplement for years 2–6.
Fuel mix in stock
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to run a Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
- The main costs for running a Mercedes-Benz A-Class include fuel or energy, insurance, road tax, and regular servicing. Depreciation is also a significant factor in overall cost of ownership. You can buy a used Mercedes-Benz A-Class from £8999, or from £207 per month on finance, subject to status.
- Is a used Mercedes-Benz A-Class expensive to maintain?
- Maintenance costs for a used Mercedes-Benz A-Class can vary significantly. These costs are typically influenced by the car's age and mileage, with older, higher-mileage vehicles generally requiring more attention and potentially more expensive repairs.
- How many used Mercedes-Benz A-Class cars are currently for sale?
- We currently have 6 used Mercedes-Benz A-Class models for sale, ranging from model years 2017 to 2021.
- Can I finance a used Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
- Yes, finance options are available for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Our detailed calculators on the page provide representative examples, but please remember that finance is always subject to status.