What is it?
The A-Class W177 facelift is the entry hatch in the Mercedes-Benz Australia range, in its final-year run-out form. Four core grades for Australia: A180 hatch from $54,200, A200 Sedan from $60,400, A250e PHEV from $71,100, and the Mercedes-AMG A45 S from $105,200, all plus on-roads.
The lineup runs from A180 at $54,200 plus on-roads, through to Mercedes-AMG A45 S at $105,200 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
MBUX with dual 10.25-inch screens still presents better than most rivals, the A250e PHEV claims 82 km WLTP EV range (longest in segment), and the AMG A45 S at 310 kW remains the most powerful hot hatch on sale in Australia.
Nameplate is in global run-out, so parts supply and resale risk over five years is real. Rear-seat space is tightest in the premium small-car segment and the A250e PHEV boot drops to 310 L versus 370 L in the petrol hatch.
Should you buy the A-Class?
Reasons to buy
- MBUX with dual 10.25-inch screens still presents better than most rivals, the A250e PHEV claims 82 km WLTP EV range (longest in segment), and the AMG A45 S at 310 kW remains the most powerful hot hatch on sale in Australia.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2018), full driver-assist suite.
- 370 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- Nameplate is in global run-out, so parts supply and resale risk over five years is real. Rear-seat space is tightest in the premium small-car segment and the A250e PHEV boot drops to 310 L versus 370 L in the petrol hatch.
- You want a longer warranty (Korean rivals at 7 years), a cheaper premium hatch (Volkswagen Golf, Mini Cooper), or a model that isn't in global run-out (Audi A3, BMW 1 Series).
- Mercedes' next entry hatch will be a CLA-based EV rather than a W177 successor, so new orders depend on remaining factory allocation. Confirm availability with your dealer and chase run-out drive-away deals.
- Top trim climbs to $105,200 plus on-roads.
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