2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class review - limo luxury in a family car? | What Car?

[@ravington666]

Rebecca this is a sport not an amg line...7:23

[@marklola12]

love the interior just hate the putside, love those new screens on the dash though best to pay extra for the full size ones as my manager got the cheaper versions with the smaller screens and it just screams...cheap option

[@alexgrazie93]

2:56 I does lean a little bit more than an A-Class... Wait, what?!!

[@MiguelLopez-fh7vx]

Maybe A class sedan??

[@hoverauto2]

I was just about to ask this lol

[@ResizeFilms]

Actually the 200d and 220d are already available.The A35 AMG too.

[@nonono9195]

Now people who don't like Mercedes to talk about Mercedes using the engine of Renault, that's the engine that develops by Renault and the Mercedes, also the BMW has developed a motor from the Peugeot. Since Reanult and Nissan are the same group, Nissan took a Mercedes engine for his premium models. It's the autoindustry today selling each other's parts and still the concurents to the market

[@nonono9195]

@Biggles Prince is the codename for a family of automobile straight-4 engines developed by PSA Peugeot Citroën and BMW. It is a compact engine family of 1.4-1.6 L in displacement and includes most modern features including gasoline direct injection, turbocharging, BMW VANOS and variable valve timing. The BMW variants of the Prince engine are known as the N12, N13, N14, N16 and N18. It replaced the Tritec engine family in the Miniand was first introduced in 2006 for MINI. Later in 2011 also for BMW models F20 116i and 118i. This was the first longitudinal engine mount option for Prince engine.

[@opeyemiojutiku1264]

it's the other way around bro, benz took a nissan infiniti engine which is absolutely not a bad thing. those engines are reliable as fuck lol and i bet Mercedes also shares some tech with them...... Mercedes is premium and smart enough to join a good and profitable collaboration

[@tigercat418]

I want to stress that the diesel engine is also in the Dacia duster

[@livc444111]

tiger cat nothing wrong with that, its a good engine

[@livc444111]

r g no worries

[@micaelg4230]

@Carfreak's Brother guess you can´t feel special anymore then, my polo is better and half the price muahaha

[@docholliday4292]

Agree with you, may as well get a Renault Megane! unless someone wants to pretend that they are posh and pay loads more for that Merc badge lol.

[@livc444111]

Carfreak's Brother why isnt it a good engine? Enlightened me please

[@BlackBirds93]

Watched like every A class review on this new model, this is the only video I actually learned the engine differences!

[@skunkeyebandit]

But claimed the wrong car at the end. In this video, it was not the AMG version

[@rockymountainman7]

I had the pleasure to try one out... I drove the "loaded to the max" A180 AMG version for two weeks and just short of 2000 km. My verdict: If you want one real bad, stick to the basic version. The car i was driving had the lane keep assist which was interfering a lot. Every time i get close to a line it would shake the steering wheel. Getting closer to the line would result in one sided braking trying to force the car back in its lane. This is a potential deadly move because if roads are icy as the roads where i live this morning you will lose control!!! The eyesight feature kept seeing things in its path that were not there! The car made two very harsh emergency stops both times for absolutely no reason what so ever! We were lucky there was nobody behind us at the time that happened! GETTING THE CAR WITH ALL THE FEATURES THAT ARE MENT TO KEEP YOU SAFE MAY JUST DO THE OPPOSITE!!! I FOUND WHEN DRIVING THIS CAR YOU BETTER BE AWAKE AND HAVE BOTH HANDS AT THE WHEEL AT ALL TIMES!!! Another annoying feature this car has is a big coffee cup showing up on the dash all the time telling me to take a break after just a hour of driving blocking out information...

[@stephaniefogg4088]

I've just got the A180 standard. About to drive it tomorrow. Its my first luxury car. Its just to take my kids to and from school and do quick errands etc .

[@rockymountainman7]

@@stephaniefogg4088 It is a beautiful car Stephanie. The so called "safety features" however took all the fun out of it to the point that i never knew what this vehicle was going to do next! The "safety features" turned out to be a gigantic pain in the ass and in certain situations could potentially get someone killed! That is why i say to stick to a more basic version of this car. You are going to be much happier with it.

[@neb4587]

@@stephaniefogg4088 how is it?

[@awakenthegreatnesswithin]

Thanks 👍

[@escosoprano]

I know you wrote this comment 3 years ago but Im looking to buy this car and watching tons of reviews and came across this. Was the lane keep assist not a feature that could be toggled on or off? Surely you could have just switched off the feature if you found it to interfere?

[@jrs9264]

The least Santa can do is leave Rebecca under my Christmas tree...😍

[@ELGlueckert]

get a life

[@mustafan95mn]

I own one. Trust me don't get one🤮🤮🥺

[@robtt997]

I have had three Mercs. All company cars and well specced . Every one of them had reliability issues and all had rattles that were never sorted. Never had these issues with the Audi’s I had .Never had these issues with my Golf Gti s either ! Nor with the two Fiat 500s we have in the family. So bit of an issue for me when I see Rebecca able to bend part of the dash . I will wait for the new Golf VIII out next year .

[@jacobthompson8507]

I totally agree. I've always had Audi's, and their interior quality is also far superior than Mercedes. Had an E Class courtesy car when I had an accident with in my Q5, and the interior quality on the 17 plate Merc wasn't as good as my 64 plate Q5.

[@veemacks7255]

I'm on my fifth Merc and had zero reliability issues (or rattles). As for Golf's, my girlfriend is on her second one (a Golf IV and a Golf VI) and had half a dozen issues with both of them and said she wouldn't go near another VW product again. These individual anecdotes are worthless though. Mine, yours, and hers.

[@WinkelHoof]

Yes. But this i a new car/model.

[@veemacks7255]

@@WinkelHoof What's new about it? As far as I know there isn't a new Mercedes A class version. They brought out a new one back in May (6 months ago) but haven't brought out a newer one since.

[@ΕΠΑΜΕΙΝΩΝΔΑΣΣΚΟΥΤΑΣ]

Maybe you are the one that you think that Audi, Fiat or VW have reliability than Mercedes. All my friends have exactly different experience. Not to mention that the TSI engines of VW & Audi they need all the time to suplement with oil. One more thing, if Merc have developed these small new engines with Nissan/Renault they will be excellent. Here in Greece we say especially for Nissan engines that they are so good that they need only water and and a little supplamentary oil.

[@augustov21]

Amazing car! Better than others

[@74Noose]

i love the new interior.

[@stephandolby]

This "original" A-class... I presume you're not referring to the previous body shape, which came out in 1997, and rather the third generation with the new shape, which came out in 2012?

[@mukidiaja]

can’t stop focusing on your nail polish Rebeca. btw good review as always.😊

[@vtwin77]

It was a terrible review. The 1.3 petrol is an A180 not an A200. Also she said in the corners it leans more than an A class...she forgot what she was driving!

[@danielneely5446]

Are these ok for 2 adults and three kids?

[@paigebroughton6655]

Does the basic model come with wireless charging?

[@m0mgf]

Looks like the front passenger window is defective, and not closing properly. Love the Dash - how long before finger prints make the screen unreadable?.

[@DrewG75]

There are three ways to use the screens, smart arse.

[@PTZOUTZ]

You need to wipe them from time to time. Like you should do on every screen you own, don’t be lazy

[@A1PuncherDid]

This should be taken down I work for Mercedes and she has given incorrect info throughout. She also said that it is an AMG model which it is not! And advertises the AMG line price but that is a low spec sport model she has there. Worst review I have ever seen and completely wrong

[@MePeterNicholls]

Please make sure we’re aware of what is optional equipment fitted or mentioned

[@groledo]

All those who still like Mercedes for its luxury 'feel' should watch Johh Cadogan's reviews and analysis: Mercedes is factually on par with the likes of Holden and Volkswagen in terms of reliability and *ethics*...

[@MagicWok]

@7:20 This car in the review does not look like an AMG model, but a sport model...

[@wayfaringcookie8142]

MagicWok yeah its a Sport Executive model. Amg Line has a more defined bumper and nicer alloys.

[@mememachine5244]

@@wayfaringcookie8142 The AMG line is not an AMG lmao

[@waleedkhan7623]

Lol I like when you say 5 foot 41/2. You don’t wanna say 5f4” because that is short and you wanna show that you are tall!!!! Lols

[@aspiknf]

I thought she was just being accurate lol

[@DarrenJMHughes]

The A class is growing in me more now but the build quality for the heater controls is more. The engines are a little vocal when rev’ed and you can fit 3 large well built men in the back seats.

[@ahmadmohamad6384]

3 large men in the backseats? nope not possible

[@kevingill648]

Why say WOW!!! about the dash board after she has driven the car? :)

[@imcgl3197]

Felt this when I saw one on road as well .. why is it sitting soo low to the ground?? It’s really not suiting this car!

[@steve37ist]

ive got the new A200 i dont find you have to work it that hard. I had a bmw 1 series M Sport for a short while 2 months before i got the A200 and i think its nearly as quick as the bmw. And for a 1.3 turbo thats pretty good going. And it has the same top end as he bmw and handles a whole lot better than the bmw aswell and the A200 has a mot ore features and toys than the bmw as standard. Everything on the bmw is an option didnt even have cruise control or parking sensors.

[@opeyemiojutiku1264]

most BMW and Audi lovers are fanboys whose daddies and mummies own those or bought one for them lol...... mature mids with drive quality and reliability in mind will go for a Mercedes especially with these new collaboration engines.

[@troop73oo]

Sounds like she's reading it from the magazine.

[@jackdolah2031]

So what

[@pabi213]

I think she sounds relaxing

[@wolvoman1]

2020 on a 18 plate ?

[@Usergeueyeu]

What I thought 😂🤷‍♂️

[@wolvoman1]

@@Usergeueyeu Click bait.

[@Usergeueyeu]

@@wolvoman1 yes

[@Sofala]

Apple carplay or android auto?

[@tp7485]

The usual completely fudged verdict! So which is the best in your view? A3, BMW 1 or the Merc A? Or even Golf?

[@toninocars]

Corolla 2.0 hybrid beats all hatchbacks

[@william1389]

The presenter is premium!👍🏻

[@Elaba_]

The crankshaft issues should be resolved.

[@jrs9264]

Despite the sale of Chrysler, it looks like Daimler Benz still has a minority stake/ collaberation with Hyundai/Kia. Looks like an upscaled version of the i30/ceed/elantra gt/ forte. With the enormous cost of emissions and safety engineering, and different standards between europe, asia , north america, platform sharing is with us.

[@swanblake]

I think the i30 looks more upscale outside

[@davidsingleton9864]

A36 AMG is the best buy.

[@ricklane8554]

It always rains in the UK.

[@AmYourDoctor]

That is not an AMG line model..

[@rabit818]

Mercedes, Renault and Nissan/Infiniti troika. I like the big big big infotainment, that’s it. Over paying for something that is not so special. I’ll take an Audi on the high end or Mazda3 and save gobs of money.

[@ΕΠΑΜΕΙΝΩΝΔΑΣΣΚΟΥΤΑΣ]

Here in Greece in if ytou go buy an Audi A3 or BMW 1 at the same specs you will pay more than Merc A. At Audi A3 and BMW 1 everything is optional and have to pay more.

[@tommagowan684]

Would like in-depth explanation of onboard in cabin technology

[@-DC-]

Rebecca is presenting much more naturally of late it's a vast improvement, boring Renault engine'd hatch though zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[@38MBH]

Got to agree, she is nowhere near as wooden and her voice is alot more natural

[@justanotherguy972]

D C Buy the A250 then :)

[@cool_mat99]

Help me doe now what to have love the look of this car but I like the perguot 3008 what do I go for

[@PTZOUTZ]

cool_mat 99 go with the 3008 if you plan to use it for a lot of travel and excursions. For city use I would get the a class

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

Why do people still knock Mercedes for using Renault diesel engines? They are now not Renault diesel engines. They are now Mercedes diesel engines developed along with Renault. If you try to peel off the Mercedes Benz badge on an engine, you're not going to find Renault underneath it. The one point of this new Mercedes Benz "infotainment" system that was never spoken about, is just how good and modern it is. It's so new, it's not even in the current range of Mercedes "S" Class cars. And What Car? didn't even broach that subject. Surprising that is... :-\... Driver, "Hey! Mercedes." Car, "What can I do for you?" Driver, "Are your engines Renault engines?" Car comes to a sudden stop, hazard lights on and engine turns off. Car, "F*** off and get out!"

[@SuperMacmac74]

Developed alongside is marketing bs to say, "we took the Renault motor and put a Merc badge on it". Next you gonna say the X class was also Merc working alongside Nissan.

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

@@SuperMacmac74 - Why would I say that when it's obvious that the X class is just a rebadged Nissan?

[@BobMonkeypimp]

@@SuperMacmac74 Mercedes still build the engine though.

[@skunkeyebandit]

Why, how wrong you are, the vehicle you were driving in the sports executive. Even what car gets in massively wrong

[@livc444111]

A surprisingly honest review by Rebecca! She was quite critical of the car and that is very unusual for a British reviewer, most wouldn't dare say a German car had any faults, well done!....Just wished you wouldn't mention the Aldi A3 so much

[@woutervanes3533]

Renault engine and way too expensive......in addition, interior is not sturdy and it is questionable how this interior looks in a few years.....next.

[@nonono9195]

Why mist buy disel engine, buy petrol and you have A class with Mercedes Benz motor

[@woutervanes3533]

Are you kidding? The petrol engine without any options (!!) already costs EUR 38.000 in Holland.....that's ridiculous in my opinion.......this car is overpriced...but some Merc fanboys don't want to believe this I think

[@downburst1]

Wouter Van Es exactly, aimed at clueless smart phone generation on PCP. Totally cynical Mercedes, but worse by the journalists, they aren’t really mentioning it, rip off.

[@woutervanes3533]

downburst1 True, same with all the Audi screens, although some Dutch journalist are finally mentioning that those are not practical to use while driving.....that is a good development I think. You are not allowed to hold your phone, but it is no problem to use those (&)$&(# screens in the Audi

[@kalin20071]

And you decide that interior is not sturdy because....? I believe it’s kind of silly to jump on conclusions based on assumptions. Also I don’t know why all Merc haters continue to mentioning so called “Renault engines”. If you dig deep you’ll find out that this engines are seriously revised from Mercedes engineers and they demand specifications, materials and details slightly different from the original 1.5 dCi. Actually they changed more than 100 specifications and details as I understood few years ago when they announced this partnership. Also I didn’t heard complaints from customers concerning this engines reliability.

[@twentypluscarper]

Thats a sport model not an amg line

[@cansincan11]

still equipped with a Renault engine?

[@livc444111]

C Can yep. And a good one at that

[@FrightfulAccountant]

So we end up with a rather boring looking very expensive hatchback with disapointing base engines and an interior that looks like they 've asked Fiat to do the job? If you need the badge, go for an audi A3, if you want great build quality for the best money, there is a VW Golf and if you want to be diffrent, how about a Honda Civic? I think this Merc can nowhere be as good as these 3 cars are in their niches.

[@tigercat418]

I think Rebecca has a badge

[@teddyfarrell9125]

Wheres the video for the full review

[@ericpickles9616]

All that cheap black plastic trim is going to blind the driver in the winter

[@yokozun32177]

Like the C Class I have, rattle noise since day one... The build quality is very poor. Mercedes UK customer service " it's a comfort issue, nothing wrong with the car " ... PCP coming to an end. So no more Mercedes.

[@markl8740]

The A class leans more in the corners than an A class! Who checks this nonsense?

[@nevadalasvegas6119]

I am from India,I hav A 180 ,but not available bilg display screen India🤔

[@biggabutdalltheway2175]

THE INSIDE IS BETTER BUT THE OUTSIDE HAS GOT MORE GROWN UP IT IS NOW SOMETHING MY MUM WILL DRIVE THE AMG LINE MIGHT LOOK A BIT MORE SPORTIE PLUS MERCEDES ENGEINS ARE CRAP UNLESS ITS A TOP OF THE RANGE AMG, THEY ARE MORE STYLE OVER SUBSTANCE DONT LISTEN TO THEM

[@jabzinoa7615]

is this the amg or sport a class

[@levimae2270]

that's the sport, amg has flat bottom steering wheel, different seats and diamond cut alloys as standard.

[@aaronmills3105]

Nice car...but it’s volvo v40 for me

[@reinterpret_cast]

Isn't V40 quite old?

[@bwmim9709]

Stop commenting everywhere v40 is a shit car

[@aspiknf]

@@bwmim9709 V40 is not a "s**t" car

[@craigtrigg4288]

VERY GOOD VIDEO MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@davidhopkins2286]

As usual great review

[@maxmavrick7]

Rebecca is such a great presenter 👍🏻 and beautiful as well 😊.

[@crnaruka8066]

Not quite as good as golf....niceee.

[@edbredin6406]

What a Class Car that i am getting in 2020 but i wish she was part of the package, so beautiful and intelligent

[@danny2me70]

5.4 and a half they do say every inch matters .

[@keeloraz9452]

sick of square space ads !

[@MaltaGames]

You said it's an amg model when it's clearly a sport lol

[@zuluzero4659]

Typical woman lol

[@aspiknf]

@@zuluzero4659 That's not nice

[@akio2730]

Where are you from?

[@brzutt]

the A class leans a bit mire that the Aclass ? Was it reference i didn't get

[@wayfaringcookie8142]

kosar mustafa i think she meant A3... lol confused me too!

[@Raptorel]

You can see the boot at 6:17

[@shanjanusman9974]

They're good on Mways these cars are proper cars and also it can get upto speed quickly

[@chrispenn715]

Matt still hasn't given that banana back!

[@whatcar]

It's back soon!

[@chrispenn715]

Haha - Excellent! :-)@@whatcar

[@BenzinioB]

In general I love Mercedes... but 1st I find the previous generation that this replace better looking and funkier. 2nd This touch screens are ugly as hell - looks like cheep after-market tuning with Chinese tablets. And 3rd - they ruined the entire Mercedes line up - I'm quite sick of Vegener's copy-paste design!

[@snuggles03]

Does the sun ever show its face in England ?

[@cbcdesign001]

It does, Rebecca just seems to do a lot of reviews in the rain.

[@astronaut205]

Its a lovely car..

[@richardfittonperkins1926]

Really love the new A-Class, but sadly still nowhere as good as the Golf 7.5.

[@thebanditsix]

Touch screen doesn't fit on the dashboard, looks like an astra on the outside.

[@MaZEEZaM]

Yes, I think it would look far better if the screen was integrated with the dash itself, not the stuck on top look.

[@hdgaming8064]

A class can't be slightly.better than a a class lol

[@ricardofarinha8922]

Unless you need some fuel sloshing in your trips and daily commute, avoid the new A Class (W177)! It's a prblem that the Mercedes doesn't have a solution for and doesn't seem to be worried to find one too. Some local dealers even called it a characteristic.

[@trespasser121]

Do you copy paste this comment on all videos? And what does it mean anyway?

[@robertmarsh3588]

Good review from Rebecca. A class a bit mediocre though...I couldn't care less about all the touch screens - overly expensive and a potential real failure point in future. Shouldn't we be watching the road? Overall car looks ugly inside and average outside. There's just nothing that makes me WANT the car, and for this money that's a killer when there are cheaper cars that look and drive better, and are likely to be more reliable.

[@DrewG75]

You can’t afford one, clearly.

[@BMH1965]

What do you mean by premium hatchback? There is nothing premium about this car, nor are the Audi A3 or BMW 1-series. The VW Golf is better than these cars, and the Hyundai i30 is way better built than either the Mercedes, Audi, or BMW.

[@astronaut205]

Golf is a piece of badly designed crap unreliable also.. I agree about i30 thogh humble car and fair

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

oMG, good laugh. i30 better than this? really really kidding aren't you.

[@Nigelrudyardmusic]

It's just a car now - the original was genuinely clever - small but roomy. Great review as ever, but not for me this car. I'll stick with my admittedly less luxurious, but more reliable, Honda. PS can't stand these tacked on tablets masquerading as integrated infotainment systems.

[@aspiknf]

The original was the best version of A class. I can't believe WhatCar reviews say that the original is the worst out of all A class versions

[@swanblake]

An overpriced, FWD "luxury" car that is all about everything but the actual driving. This is what a slow death feels like. You can do so much better than this for the money

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

Overpriced? Spec for spec it is the same price as the Golf and A3. Which cars do you suggest that is better and cheaper as a premium hatch?

[@ryanwilkins784]

At 3:57 she goes it leans a little more than a a class baby your in a a class…

[@carlolocci5148]

I can't even fit in a wheel of my bicycle :) ...

[@hb1949]

They couldn't have rescheduled for a better weather?

[@RSXXX229]

I think German cars are low quality but priced @2 times of good cars. NO VALUE FOR MONEY ?

[@JackKing12.]

Saloon please...

[@edbredin6406]

Thanks for the review, I am getting one in 2020 Please God, and this lady is so professional and Gorgeous

[@mustafan95mn]

I have a A200 AMG LINE. BEAUTIFUL IN AND OUT. but very rubbish to drive, I only owed it for about 7 month I can't take anymore off it🤮🥺

[@aspiknf]

People have warned that it has a diesel engine made in Renault. I was thinking about buying it but after hearing that...I'm not sure

[@BillyBrownhill]

This is an AMG Line, not an “AMG Model”

[@WinkelHoof]

Its not even AMG line, its standard ”progressive line”.

[@arsenal14]

Parking sensors should be standard oh merc money grabbing bags lol

[@appleiphone2287]

Mercedes 👑

[@tommyolsen8224]

Love this car!

[@CantE8tCheese]

4:57 Haha sounds like a dig at carwow's Matt!

[@Raptorel]

How did I miss that?

[@marshalllucky]

interior is very cheap looking and poor plastics like a 80`s fiat, better to save a bit and get a skoda/seat or VW which will have much better build quality , practicality and residuals.

[@livc444111]

marshalllucky there is a difference between perceived built quality and actual quality, VAG cars arent that good.

[@marshalllucky]

Mercedes lost their way after the W124 and 126 producing ugly, unreliable cars with horrendous running costs. Drive even a Hyundai or Kia and they are better screwed together and run rings around any benz for reliability. Anyone in the trade will tell you how bad MB cars are these days.

[@markiebud247]

marshalllucky that’s factual, my wives Ceed 62 plate does not have one squeak after 30 K, but my Amg C Class 66 plate creaks from door, sunroof and centre console all day long.

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

@@marshalllucky My C (W204) did 240,000 miles without problems in 5 years. I replaced with a CLA Shooting Brake (as I needed a more practical body shape and 4 wheel drive). It's now 4 years old and well over 100,000 miles without any problems. It's a dream on the autobahns and shrugs off the worst of balkan roads. I really cannot fault them. (BTW, I used to be regularly in a Cee'd for about 2 years, and those things are awful. Cheap interior, and teh rear suspension always feels crash as soon as they hit 50,000 miles. Plus the seats are really thin and mega uncomfortable. I was always relieved to get in to my car after).

[@randywatson8347]

Hmmm... no, looks outdated and the rear still looks like a mom's little grocery car.

[@timjenkins8538]

Just looks odd and dated. 2019 Mazda 3 will be much better looking

[@docholliday4292]

@The Truth Who would want one with a modified Renault engine lol may as well get a Renault Megane! but you would not have that silver star telling people that a pratt is on the road.

[@aspiknf]

@@docholliday4292 Why does a silver star mean a prat is on the road? I like Mercedes-Benz because it's the oldest car manufacturer in the world, that's all

[@indykalia8224]

Rebecca said, "Poke".

[@robocopvn]

NO banana, why ??? Rebecca, why ???

[@GabrielPatroi]

golf ooor .. the mazda 3

[@ZECAHRIAH313]

Be prepared to pay thousands for repairs.

[@docholliday4292]

Staring price around £26,000 with a modified Renault engine you have got to laugh your arse off a lot at the silly F**** who will be buying one.

[@bodyrocker8885]

Looks like a previous generation Corolla.... lol Rear still looks like a Hyundai with a poverty pack... Inside is tacky and will scratch with those cheap satin plastic bits.... No thanks...

[@petermitchell6348]

Wot! No audio system!?

[@hdholl9696]

A Mercedes with a... Renault engine (which is also in a Nissan)? So much for 'class'!

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

Audis are little more than redesigned Skodas.