DecodedCarsMercedes-Benz A-Class
4 model years from 2019 to 2022, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2019–2022
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 28–29 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Interest
- 14,613 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2022 A-Class in brief
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a subcompact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 179 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,417 lb (4dr Sedan).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (25 city / 35 highway), 17% better than the 2022 subcompact car average of 23.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class has 4 model years in our data, from 2019 to 2022.
Its most efficient year was 2021 at 29 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 28 to 29 MPG.
Buying used? 2022 has the fewest problems in our data.
How the 2019 A-Class compares
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a subcompact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 179 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,285 lb (4dr Sedan).
About the Mercedes-Benz A-Class
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a car manufactured by German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz. It has been marketed across four generations as a front-engine, front-wheel drive, five-passenger, five-door hatchback, with a three-door hatchback offered for the second generation, as well as a saloon version for the fourth.
From the Wikipedia article "Mercedes-Benz A-Class", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2022 A-Class pros & cons
Full 2022 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 28 MPG combined — 17% better than the average 2022 subcompact car (23.9 MPG).
- AWD / 4WD available
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2022 A-Class
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
None of the 4 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 4 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2022 A-Class
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 BMW 3 Series | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2022 Audi A4 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 358 mi | ★★★★★ | 18 |
| 2022 Audi A3 | 32 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2022 Audi A5 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →