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2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2019 models.

Class: Subcompact Cars
Body styles: 4dr Sedan, 4matic 5dr Hatch, 5dr Hatch
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Premium Gasoline
MPG (best): 28 combined · 24 city / 35 hwy
Length: 173.6–178.7 in
Curb weight: 3,186–3,318 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Excellent fuel economyUp to 28 MPG combined — 19% better than the average 2019 subcompact car (23.5 MPG).
AWD / 4WD available
No recalls so far

Watch out for

Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 25 similar 2019 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

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).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (24 city / 35 highway), 19% better than the 2019 subcompact car average of 23.5 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.

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight
4dr Sedan	178.7 in	70.5 in	56.7 in	107.1 in	61.4 / 61.4 in	3,285 lb
4matic 5dr Hatch	173.6 in	70.5 in	56.7 in	107.1 in	61.4 / 61.4 in	3,318 lb
5dr Hatch	173.6 in	70.5 in	56.7 in	107.1 in	61.4 / 61.4 in	3,186 lb

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
A220	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	24 / 35 / 28	+19%	$2,950	313
A220 4matic	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-spd	4-Wheel Drive	24 / 34 / 28	+19%	$2,950	324

6/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

6/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $2,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

23.5 MPG2019 Subcompact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2019 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

Similar 2019 subcompact cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (this car)	28 MPG	Not rated	0
2019 Lexus IS	24 MPG	Not rated	2
2019 Audi A4	30 MPG	Not rated	1
2019 Tesla Model 3	310 mi	★★★★★	22
2019 Audi A3	29 MPG	★★★★★	4
2019 Audi A5	27 MPG	Not rated	3
2019 Volvo S60	31 MPG	Not rated	5

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other A-Class years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall
2022 A-Class	28	178.7 in	Not rated
2021 A-Class	29	178.7 in	Not rated
2020 A-Class	28	178.7 in	Not rated

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →