The 2020 Mercedes A-Class is the $33,000 Budget Benz For Younger Buyers

[@theredline]

Before we get into the "Endless Money Pit" comments, let try and remember that you can lease this car for around $350 a month, which is probably what most buyers of this car will do. You'll keep it for the term of the lease and give it back at the end, which probably means reliability isn't as big of a factor as someone who is buying a Corolla or Civic. Speaking of which, the lease payment on this, will most likely end up being the same if you purchased that new Honda or Toyota sedan and financed it for 5 years. Looking at it from that angle, you can see why some consumers would rather get the luxury brand as opposed to the mainstream car that you will see crowding your local roads.

[@aaa20106]

Redline Reviews parts are cheap and brakes are not surpassing 20,000km it’s cheap

[@TheStruggleistooReal]

Feel like depreciation will hit this thing hard once it's been out for a few years.

[@sc3167]

Leasing works if you ALWAYS want to have a car note and if your not really driver, using 10-12k miles a year.

[@THEsoulquarian]

Yeah, if you’re going to get this new, it’s best to lease. I still don’t see these on the road that much. I guess it’s because you can get a base C300 for $45K.

[@geegar3825]

Redline Reviews you’ll OWN that honda or toyota you financed at the end of it all. who the hell RENTS a car? that’s still money down the drain any way you try to spin in.

[@briannavarrete49]

That one neighbor who doesn't know you must be like... "Cheryl, he's got another one!!! A Mercedes this time!!!"

[@dealee1234567891011]

Nothing Here lol what kind of jealous ass nova neighbors do you live next to?

[@dealee1234567891011]

Nothing Here if anything it helps the property value haha

[@octaviasamantha]

😂😂😂

[@W0LFB3AT5]

Brian Navarrete Cheryl: “...what...what was that?” “Our neighbor...he’s got a Mercedes-Benz!” Cheryl: “...what?!...” “OUR NEIGHBOR OWNS A MERCEDES-BENZ, CHERYL!” Cheryl: “Ohh...No thanks, sweetie, I can walk.” “...”

[@The_Vizo]

The Bugatti is getting cheaper by the day. JK

[@ImYoutubing247]

Who remembers when the CLA started at $29,900 and all they advertised on TV was, you can buy a Mercedes for under $30k? Inflation

[@panzer_TZ]

I'd say it's Mercedes being more realistic this time around. That $30,000 CLA was so stripped that you needed to add at least $5,000 in options to make it have some resemblance of an actual luxury car. There was no way you were realistically going to leave the dealership with a sub-$30,000 CLA unless you were extremely desperate for the badge and couldn't afford anything else on the lot.

[@rickj6048]

I remember the $29.9K CLA....in 2013. He said base price was $33K. 10% increase 6 or 7 years later is just atrocious!!!

[@thomasnguyen4458]

I went with my friend to buy the new CLA. the price increase its worth it. its a way better car now.. IMO the first CLA was shit. it had the worst rear seats ive ever seen in a four door and an interior that made it feel like the cheapest mercedes. the new CLA has usable rear seats and now it feels luxurious everywhere.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

I do!

[@bfielder9097]

That car was a giant turd. An embarrassment really. Not that this cars a gem, but it absolutely should cost quite a bit more than that POS.

[@kurtmorris4706]

" ok, shutting up !" That was funny 🤣🤣 i'll take it with the all wheel drive package Sofyan.

[@MiguelRodriguez-nt5eq]

Next thing you know she starts to learn how bad she is treated so she'll wait when you into on the cruise control and run you into a wall..🤣

[@NileshR12]

That's hilarious 😂😂

[@bukIau]

Financially speaking, if you’re “on a budget” you shouldn’t even be buying a Mercedes to begin with.

[@boicunt8471]

Exactly. You should buy a BMW or a Bentley

[@Lia-ij4mg]

😭😭😂

[@CrazyGreek80]

For real everyone knows you can't afford a Mercedes so you bought the cheapest one🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Scythra]

Yeah agree. But if you insist on buying a mercedes go for a CLA or B class. So you don't look like a loser 🤣

[@qweebey]

BukLauChungLee on a budget means 33 grand not dirt poor. You can also lease it.

[@dlg5485]

"I don't like these automatics that shift for me...automatically" You have a way with words, Sofyan ;)

[@absolutemadlad6340]

The "rev up your engines" guy told me this is a money pit.

[@trippytri]

😂😂😂

[@Traysandor]

If you seriously want to own one, just get the extended warranty and trade it in when it expires.

[@f181234]

Absolute Mad Lad he also says Modern day Toyota’s are shit

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

Miles Traysandor It seems you don’t know much about depreciation.

[@JB-xo5in]

@@f181234 The only car he recommends these days is the freakin' Miata smdh

[@rwh_]

Idk why but I like these “vlog style” reviews from your house. It reminds me of the early days of 2theredline

[@susanperry3908]

I’m actually driving an A-class right now. It is my loaner while my Mercedes SUV is being serviced. I love it...it drives great and looks very sporty.

[@JogBird]

would rather get a top end toyota or honda

[@averagejoe2982]

Absolutely!

[@JDMSwervo2001]

JogBird would much rather buy a used Lexus or Genesis with an naturally aspirated engine.

[@keiserious]

Knock on wood! Subaru Wrx/Sti with AWD is even better.

[@nextleveljourney6612]

JogBird or Mazda

[@asdfghjqwertyu1858]

I would rather keep my more reliable Honda Civic than this.

[@justpj5053]

finally , something i still can't afford 🙃

[@tanvirina]

Just pj buy used

[@GuiltyNoticer]

you can afford it, will just bankrupt you within a year.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

hahahahaha

[@FlowmasterStang]

Just pj I can’t even afford a 2,000 dollar car LMAO

[@W0LFB3AT5]

The only thing you REALLY need to worry is the APR which is 2.99%. Nearly no luxury cars don’t offer 0%. Except when you wanna shoot for a 3 year 0% warranty, but then you’ll still end up back to 2.99% after 3 years.

[@meatbeansandcheese]

Toyota gives you radar cruise control on every model, even base models. It's embarrassing when Mercedes tries to make it a premium option.

[@StevenLiaoT]

@Tyrel Tolliver Fr, like you could just get a fully loaded Mazda 3 that has everything, safety systems, radar cruise control, blind spot, heads display for half the price of a similarly specced out A-class and the interior quality is just as nice. $40K-$50K for the A-class that people actually want is way too much esp in a time like this.

[@anemite2]

But since when a Toyota can rival the quality, motor and transmission of a Mercedes Benz, his sport car is just a bmw with the ordinary Toyota logo

[@aaaicila_]

anemite2 my parents have purchased 4 brand new Toyota’s throughout the last 20 years and every single one of them has had no major issues, besides small things here and there. Their eldest Toyota vehicle is a 2000 4 runner with almost 300K miles and they’ve never had a major issue with it. Based on my experience with Toyota’s, I’d say they’re pretty damn good cars. My personal style just happens to me more in line with a Mercedes, though lol

[@CrazyGreek80]

My neighbor's got a 2019 Toyota Camry XSE in white with the red interior and that thing is beautiful!! With a 20% window tint all around.

[@mmendoza1190]

Toyota and Hyundai don't drive like a Mercedes.

[@derekrobinson2366]

I’m sorry but 40k and it’s missing all the safety tech and other options? Better to get a Lexus or genesis

[@InsaneSupercars]

Or go Certified A Class for $28,000-$30,000

[@kromahj]

You buying it for the name, even Kia have more tech then benz

[@DSKSeattle]

Lexus if you want a dressed up 5 year old car and a Genesis if you want no resale value after a year. MB gives good discount (around 10%) from MSRP and I think it’s service department is top notch when/if you have problems. I wouldn’t be too fixated on MSRP.

[@DhruvDrives]

I agree. I would get a Kia Stinger GT2 for that price

[@derekrobinson2366]

Dhruv Kota same here man

[@THEsoulquarian]

Yeah, 41K is way too much for this or anything else in this segment. For a little extra, you can get a base C300 or S3 for 45K. Better yet, you can get a CPO 340i or S4 for under 40K. I know, the whole used vs new argument is tired, but 41K isn’t chump change and one should broaden their horizons when spending that type of money. If you had to get this, CPO or lease would be the way to go. It’s a nice enough car, but there are too many options out there, especially in the CPO luxury realm.

[@portknoxxa]

I was actually thinking of a Stinger GT AWD for about 41.7K if want new. And screw the panache of owning a luxury brand.

[@aquanb93]

Mark Murphy this is everything I feel

[@3052022]

Here in South Florida I’m seeing hundreds of these on the CPO market between 23 and 27k already I’m assuming rental cars with 15k miles , they are much nicer than the 1st gen but at this money you can get far better

[@bombstar10]

Definitely not a lease, the lease pricing on this isn't much better than a base C/lightly loaded C class. It is much worse to lease than a 330i and I'm sure in a few months, an M235i GC

[@WynterK]

Never thought I’d say this in my life but the 2020 Kia Forte GT is a better buy/lease. It looks almost identical to this car and can get one fully loaded for 25k. More power, 7 speed DCT heated and cooled seats. Apple car play etc satellite radio you name it. All for 25k as opposed to 50k for the same features. I cross shopped these the pst few months and ended up leasing the Kia for this very reason.

[@digitaldoc100]

The A220 is too underpowered for the kind of money they are asking for it.

[@Jvst_Manni3]

I currently have a 2021 A220 4-Matic and I love it. 3 years and 30k miles later and I’ve haven’t had a single issue. If I were to complain about something, it would be the DCT. It can be startling in the beginning, but once you learn how it behaves, you’ll know how to drive it smoothly.

[@chocolatewheelchair]

It’s over priced FOR THE ENGINE but otherwise it’s pretty cool car for the money if you lease it. You can get a twin turbo V6 for the same money or less. You’re ABSOLUTELY getting this car for the brand and the badge and the prestige, which is does have. No doubt about it would be fun to drive around. It would be annoying to put premium gas in this thing..

[@TryHardSasquatch]

If you want a luxury car on a budget but don't care about the badge, no point in buying a benz. Just get a genesis

[@DragonKnightX12]

Probably last longer too and that 10 year powertrain warranty.

[@byronnasem4110]

Necrotic Reaper Of course..the Genesis will last you at-least 100,000 miles lol

[@markb4706]

Or used a Acura or Lexus. The Acura ILX starts at 25k

[@anthonysavio3998]

Byron Nasem I’ve drove my c300 to 140k so far and it’s still running perfect

[@kristians2704]

@@markb4706 The ILX is shit. Even the Civic has a nicer interior

[@rld100291]

In the market place the hood ornment is the only reason someone would consider this.Bizaar compared to a V6 Lexus ES350 at $41000 with all the latest saftey tech STANDARD.

[@JDMSwervo2001]

I’d rather buy a used or Genesis🤷🏾‍♂️the Benz is gonna clunk after 5 years lmaooo😂😂cheap Mercedes just doesn’t sit well with me.

[@NinjaPickups]

Jovaughn Gueno same rather buy a 2016 Hyundai Genesis sedan for $10k-$15k cheaper

[@rogerthat24]

They're mostly leased by young people and that's the target market for MB. They're trying to get them 'hooked'.

[@garyjohnson8120]

Most people will lease these for 3 years. No one buys a Mercedes...or most German cars for that matter. The maintenance and parts for German vehicles outweighs any value proposition. If you want to actually buy a car and keep it 10 years, then buy a Japanese or Korean vehicle. Maintenance and parts are a fraction of the cost of the German brands, and in the long run for the Asian brands, the warranties are longer, and reliability is greater.

[@whatchis1120]

You can even get a cpo e class for upper twenties if they just had to have a mercedes which atleast will drive better.

[@SDav21]

Their small petrol engines are reliable. Diesel even more so.

[@mikeharris7261]

I'd just buy a Corolla XSE and have money left to play with

[@Sahbab11]

A class is 2 seconds faster 0-60, but a ton more expensive for sure

[@Noah-ui1iu]

StalkerGtfo not if you get the V6 Camry

[@Lucky8s]

@@Noah-ui1iu The A-Class is a technology behemoth. Cars are much more than their 0-60 time

[@panzer_TZ]

@@Sahbab11 Even if you look at vehicles for the same price, I'd have a hard time passing over a fully loaded Avalon, Mazda6, or a nicely equipped Stinger GT, Highlander, CX-9, or Telluride for an A-Class. If you start looking at off-lease used cars, you can get even more for $41,000. People buy this car this badge, but anyone who knows anything about these cars will know it's the lowest Mercedes you can buy.

[@SDav21]

But then you're not the target market for this car.

[@cancercell1]

the 5 min mark is just pure 21st century gold.

[@RICHARDFLORES2100]

For 41k and no real leather. That’s how you know you are paying for the name.

[@Raebae457]

Well for me someone who is very into cruelty free products I love knowing that my car isn’t made out of real leather, that I can still have something luxury without the cruelty

[@RICHARDFLORES2100]

@@Raebae457 cool.

[@claragomesmusic]

@@Raebae457 same here! Love that it’s not real leather but I’m able to get the luxury look of leather

[@corinneh.b.7765]

My first benz & it's perfect for that exact purpose. I'm 29y/o and never thought I could have one. Financed w/ large down payment if anyone was wondering. Has everything except garage door opener (I'm an idiot) and LKAS for $37k. Will likely trade for another MB when lease is up.

[@nestornieves9822]

You’re better off with a loaded Camry or Sonata. Way more features and a FULL panoramic roof. Can move car in tight spots with just the key fob. The A class can’t. The a class doesn’t even offer full pano roof or space at all smh.

[@numarw]

Sofyan really makes these reviews interesting and on point 🙌🏻👏🏻

[@shanewalters2320]

I just can’t justify getting this over a fully loaded Camry v6 or accord 2.0. This is just not good enough for the price, rather just get a used c class with 10k miles for that price

[@googleaccount6931]

Shane Walters exactly for the price point you can get a WAYY better vehicle going used or to the mainstream cars

[@supershroom164]

that logo

[@aqwplayer222]

Used C Class is definitely the way to go. They're reliable enough as they've been around a damn while now. Nicer interior and more room. A fully optioned A Class is definitely nice but a tad..expensive.

[@XX-166]

Wales yep they’re real good until that warranty wears off and you’re paying for repairs out of pocket at the Mercedes labor prices.

[@Frank22164]

I owned a fully loaded Camry. A220 much better fuel economy, way better tech, interior, steering (Toyota is very mushy) and handling. Got 29 mpg on Camry, get 33.6 on my Merc. Toyota is far more reliable and has a much higher resale value, I know that. Buying car for driving qualities, not reliability.

[@BiancaG96x]

I wouldnt even care if its cheap its still a Mercedes 😍

[@Rory695]

its not even a rwd platform tho doesnt feel like one

[@BernonCars]

“Okay... shutting up now.” LMAO

[@mana9013]

Your videos are so much better now. I love to see you playful personality! Much less formal and more like listening to a friend! Keep it up man! Eat more seaweed! Lol

[@senorbautista6143]

If you are on a budget, you shouldn’t be buying a M.B. Luxury brands tend to go downmarket so they can capitalize on the wannabes. Great review as always 👏🏽

[@starrebornalpha]

Buy a used one for cheap.

[@JDMSwervo2001]

everythinghasalreadyhappened a used one is an even bigger mistake than buying a new one.

[@lexanon5315]

Well said, if you buy it then you have to maintain it.

[@kevinnorris6558]

Yeah, the logic is that if you can afford to buy it, you can afford to maintain it. I’ll stick with my Asian cars.

[@DhruvDrives]

I agree

[@TheAdventureAuto]

I know why Mercedes is doing it, but I'm not sure why people buy these. I actually saw an A220 on the road yesterday, and I thought it was a Kia Forte. The guy was driving w his seat back and one hand on the top dead center of wheel, wearing white rimmed sunglasses. He thought he was so cool. The CLA was already bad enough looking, but now it just got worse. He could barely keep up with my 95 Miata.

[@whatchis1120]

Get them on a curvy backroad their even worse, I can out drive them in my my truck lol.

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

*M* iata *I* s *A* lways *T* he *A* nswer

[@silcosilva]

I'm from Asia, here the A Class comes with a 3-cylinder 1.3L or 1.5L engine options both with turbo... I've heard these small motors are from Renault but not bothered to research on them... will give some time to see if any starts to 'park' on the roadside with age... and yes for some unknown reasons the drivers I've come across mostly have that look as though they're in a big luxury car, and some even keeps flooring the throttle at every opportunity possible, only to be outrun by other vehicles... guessed they forgot the turbo can only do so much, and having the logo doesn't mean it flies everytime...

[@qnzman578]

You buy this car almost solely for the badge. It's not even necessarily a bad car, but for the $ there are so many better options

[@Frank22164]

@@whatchis1120 That's funny, I leave trucks in the dust on curvy roads and don't even talk about highway ramps.

[@KelbyGuzman]

Quite an interesting take on your video Sofyan, more personal connection in this one. Idk it was pretty refreshing Sofyan especially seeing more handheld takes. Enjoyed how you explained things as well.

[@Andrew-zv4fm]

I drove the A220 as a loaner car a few times and I have to say it is not bad. Off the line performance is great and what makes this car better than the first gen CLA is that the car doesn't buck during low speeds like driving around town or in traffic. Or as clunky as you said. Also, the ECO start stop system is better. Very little any shaking when restarting. My issues with the car are the MBUX system. Well the instrument cluster. It is not as customizable as on the pre face lift E-Class (W213), CLS and S-Class. My other issue is the touch screen. Yes it is responsive but my issue is that it hard for me to reach from my seating position. Yes I can use the "Hey Mercedes" feature and the touchpad. That is great and all but you still have to say specific commands and 5% of the time won't understand what I am saying. As the for the touchpad, it is a little sensative . I would miss the touch pad that is on the C, current E, CLS and the S Class. Also the knob is something I will miss as well. Oh and speaking of the "Hey Mercedes" feature, you can turn it off. All of that being said I would get this car. As I said off the line performance, handling, not clunky and over all it's a good car. As for all of you saying this is a cheaply built built Mercedes or it is not a real Mercedes because of the price point, you should remember the price of the original Baby-Benz.

[@natemcneil]

really wanted to lease one of these, but it was going to be around $400/month. i think i’m going to finance a used 2016/2017 Honda Civic thanks to your videos:))

[@ionserban5050]

Ha ha ha I don't want the mansion on the lake! I rather have the 1 bedroom condo downtown Detroit

[@ionserban5050]

@Shock 2016 civic ( out of manufacturing warranty) = $CAD 15000 ( here in Canada) Financing at 6.99% interest over 4 years =$CAD400 / month ( and no more warranty ) I just leased my new A 220 4 matic for 4 years $CAD420/ month ( full warranty for the next 4 years and 80000 kms ) Which one you rather have my friend ? The mansion or the condo ? Or maybe the math does not work the same in Canada vs US

[@ionserban5050]

@Shock 2016 Civic used 48 months finance at $400/month = $19200 all in 2020 MB A220 4Matic new 48 months lease at $420 / month =$20100 all in ( includes warranty ,new tires ,new breaks etc etc) All vehicules after 4 years old are s...boxes anyway . For 900 price difference i will go for the Benz I really enjoyed the conversation Shock ☺ If you come to Canada stop by my place ! Will have a beer 🍺 on my backyard talking about cars Cheers

[@Aox2baseline]

Ion Serban first of all who has a 7% interest rate .... LOL why are u bragging about renting the cheapest Mercedes does that thing even have a back up camera?

[@Aox2baseline]

Ion Serban 5 grand down on my 2015 si I’m paying 170 a month and I get to keep mine when my payments are done btw

[@blkbimmer90]

The interior in the new Sentra looks of higher quality.

[@innnews6299]

Congratulations! Now your A-Class looks just like the new E-Class.

[@MrDevante007]

That’s ain’t a 33K car, once you get to the dealership with all that add on its 45,000.

[@katiecaddle209]

yea ok lol it'll only e 45,000 if you add extra luxury for it. its literally cost around 35k or 33k. my sister already has one in blqck color and paying $330 or $360 a month lol

[@Belia1]

Can y’all be nicer I own this car and I absolutely love it and it looks really good and has an amazing interior yes it’s not a s class and most other cars are way better but if u have 45k and want a nice car which is a real car not a Tesla this is a really good buy

[@holleelifestyles2844]

“Okay...Shutting up now.” 😭😭 Im crying. I love my car already 😍

[@tommy13965]

I thought it was 33k lol love how they say start at, but you could never walk out of there with one at that price.

[@yungactivist]

Doesn't matter if it's cheap or not I'm still leasing it

[@ScreaminEmu]

It's not a cheap Mercedes, it's a small Mercedes. "Not being able to afford a big-ass Merc SUV" isn't the only reason to buy a smaller car and, personally, I think the inside and outside of this car are home runs.

[@gerardov.9716]

"Younger buyers" or those who hate humongous cars like most of the cars nowadays.

[@akashnijjar89]

My A220 has premium package. It also has wireless phone charging, 3 garage door openers, ambient lighting and satellite radio. It doesn’t have navigation though.

[@timothycoyne5874]

Great looking car. Really looks like a smaller C Class. I’d take this over a CLA, just because I like the looks of this more.

[@heyolorenns]

The only reason why I want a Mercedes is because of the very rich awesome crispy sound system their models offer. Idrc what Benz I get I just want that awesome sound to blast my music

[@alber7448]

I’m buying this for sure

[@potatokukugege]

i just brought a 2019 a220 used, around 2000 mi on it, include premium, multimedia, driver assistance package for 30K. MSRP for new around 45K+, im pretty happy with it.

[@petethehawk5186]

Congrats. KBB shows your trade in value is $24K and btw there’s 3 current recalls on it.

[@Lopez.Quintero]

Was it worth it?

[@bfielder9097]

As a GTI owner I personally wouldn't take a 2nd look at this.

[@petethehawk5186]

As a non GTI owner I wouldn’t take a second look at this lol. Cheap cash grab by a fading luxury brand.

[@PsychicMedium4747]

Exactly... I would have to be on crack to trade in my amazing GTI for this crap

[@SarahJames2669]

Wow u can buy a Mercedes Benz for under the cost of a beautiful fully loaded Acura ILX or a Accord and yea that car looks beautiful I rather spend the extra cost for reliability in the long run Love the video stay safe ^^

[@IamXboxPlayer]

For some reason, the sound of the trunk close at 4:22 made me crack up lmao

[@nexushexus4365]

Plate vibration

[@atmartens]

First, thanks for doing a midline Mercedes review. I’m always curious of what most Audi, BMW, and Mercedes look like in entry and mid level trims. We only see the top trims which are so unrealistic. Overall though, it’s not a bad package. It’s the price that gets me. I would rather get a Acura ILX or even a TLX. I think Acura has just as much premium, reliability and sporty features in that price range to really make a compelling offer.

[@gllegacy87]

For that pricing, couldn't you get in to a C-Class, A4, or 3-series with similar equipment, but a larger car and larger engine? Obviously not the $33,000 model, but once you start adding options, you get in to the price range of those large, nicer vehicles pretty quickly.

[@2Aqua1]

I would not trade the GOLF “ R “ for this car!! As you indicated, this Benz is too expensive optioned out......

[@mikecui9428]

For a leasing perspective, I will take the CLA for look or base model c class for driving dynamics.

[@stevenalderley9036]

I wanted the CLA...was told I'd be waiting over a year due to chip manufacturing issues unless I was happy to take what I was offered which could have been any spec, any colour etc... which I wasn't. Ended up going for a higher end A Class Saloon/Sedan in the end with some addons as found it difficult to actually see the differences other than the rear ends looking different and frameless doors...

[@ministerc9513]

Essential car reviews. Course, my daughter can't get her braces fixed but I still appreciate the video.

[@webbie1891]

For 41k I would rather buy a used Stinger or a brand new g70

[@kromahj]

I am not spending no 41k on any used car, you can get a fully loaded maxima, Camry, sonata, accord with that money, including all safety features

[@ileref]

It's nice to see you actually be critical of a Mercedes product for a change

[@JoeysTCaP]

“Starts at $32,000. This tester is a much more modest $41,000. It’s about as low optioned as you can get”. Sofyan - how are $9k in options lest optioned and more modest than a non optioned $32k car?

[@jrchurchman13]

Because you can almost never find a no-option benz unless you custom order it or do a lease special. Dealers will not order base models. My local dealer only has 1 A-class at 34.5k and the other 17 are listed above 38k and half of those above 40k.

[@RoyalFizzbin]

I think he meant more modestly optioned than HE would choose. Sofyan, left to his own devices, is absolutely going AMG.

[@theredline]

$9k in options may sound like a lot, but for a Benz (or most European luxury brands), its actually kinda restrained. This is the spec you will find on most dealer lots since it has the popular 4MATIC option, along with the premium and multimedia packages. Trying to find an absolute base model A-Class is nearly impossible, unless you factory order it that way.

[@rezajahromi8573]

Almost 90% of the people calling this car a trash are jealous people owning stupid cheap KIA/Toyota cars who can’t afford a Mercedes and just want to convince themselves that “it’s okay, I can’t have it, I can’t afford it, so, my stupid cheap Kia or Toyota is better then this.” They say they would buy a KIA instead of this, because of bluh bluh bluh, while they’ve had and will have an old cheap car like KIA for the whole life. I mean, how the hell do you compare this nice Mercedes with a Forte or a cheap worthless KIA/Hyundai? Seriously?! Look at the exterior and interior. Needless to say, this is a base model, if you buy more features, you can’t compare it with stupid KIA cars. If you can’t afford it, don’t say BS and don’t be jealous. Even half of this Mercedes worths more than 90% of KIA, Hyundai or even Toyota cars.

[@slantblant1]

This looks good, but I’m more of a keep my car kind of person, leasing doesn’t call my name at all. I’d go for an Accord Touring 2017 with low mileage.

[@nicholasd.hunter2977]

Sati can’t go wrong with a Honda! Lol I have two accords.

[@nicholasd.hunter2977]

Alec Empire Sorry that happen to you but from my experience very good and reliable brand!

[@JDMSwervo2001]

Alec Empire agreed, the V6 accords just rip apart those weak transmissions.

[@Frank22164]

Most boring looking car in the world, would rather get a used Corolla for 5k then own a new Accord.

[@slantblant1]

@@Frank22164 I don't want a new Accord, the v6/ touring Accord 2017 is what I was referring to.

[@jaredcarroll483]

Bought my Elantra GT N line with 201hp and 195 torgue. Heated leatherette seats, 7 speed DCT, dual exhaust (that sounds decent stock) and a 10 year warranty for just 25k brand new. Much better deal over this Benz.

[@nature7413]

I'm going to buy one of this car when things get back to normal some were in August

[@JarivLetap]

Nature ! Just buy a low-mileage C300 bruh. Wasting your money buying this thing brand new.

[@ixT0PSH0TZxi]

Nature ! Honestly, you can find a lot of other good Benzes for less than 30k. That person above is right, you can buy a fully loaded 15-17 C300 for still less. Even a 15-16 E class would be a bargain right now. Hell, i want a C63 AMG and you can even get that for less than 30k

[@JDMSwervo2001]

Nature ! Just buy something Japanese or Korean. Never buy a used European car

[@JasonBurnsStuartMcleoud]

Me too, my first used car in awhile. I looked around and really like the computer look. I agree with wanting more power but hey I have been driving a 2107 VW so it’s going to be better ya

[@thatlexusguy7629]

You have a good point there by saying shut up and that’s funny😂😂.Never seen a Mercedes-Benz 2020 do that.

[@miladsafi12]

You can't call 30k car a budget car 30k is a lot of money

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

Shock budget and Mercedes do not belong in the same sentence. This car is an embarrassment.

[@NileshR12]

I configured this car on their configurator & got it up to $51k & it only has 188 HP. At that point I'd rather get a Genesis G70 2.0T or 3.3T around that price with more power & performance 😂. Or I'd consider the A35 AMG which has more power & performance with the engine it has

[@will9791]

How bout a 2016 S class for 35-40 grand? I’d take that over this any day.

[@Lucky8s]

Good luck with that expensive maintenance plan and repairs!

[@will9791]

Same amount of maintenance w the a class over time. It was in theory if you had to buy a Benz I’d buy a used s class. That said, I’m a Toyota/ Lexus owner all day I got a Tacoma my moms got a lx 570, sister has a Acura. I’m very careful regarding reliability.

[@will9791]

Jake Carter ^

[@will9791]

Dennis Xu ^

[@t-bone9239]

You can’t get a 2016 s class for that low

[@datm340i6]

Luxury car manufacturer’s are seeing that most of these cars leased and they lose value too fast so to counter that, they overprice these cars to make up. So instead of only being worth 15/-19k after being returned with all this new technology, it’s worth 20-23k now.

[@megascopsenjoyer]

I'm gonna have to keep my 2.0T Touring Accord that actually has adaptive cruise and is way quicker. Not sure who would buy this car except for people obsessed by brand image. Yikes

[@Natethegreat200c]

I 100% agree. But this interior is 2303739828,83937383,37386338 times better than any Honda would ever be in its existence so you do pay for that

[@willm3976]

It’s not bad to be honest. The interior is really nice.

[@luxurreview]

Millennials: I’m buying a new base model Benz! Me: Just buy a 3-5 year old Lexus LS500 and your country miles ahead. It’s the same generation that’s rolling off the assembly right now.

[@johnadams8632]

Plenty of millennials buy used Lexus cars. :D

[@tbg6070]

Yeah let's pretend the LS is not twice this car's size and fuel consumption because mUh pRice

[@SonyEnthusiast]

Great review as always! Keep up the great Quarantine Content 👍

[@MrBeblis]

It's a money pit, i worked for MBUSA and mercedes and bmw are garbage, the number of new cars that would roll through service department for computer and electric issues was mind blowing

[@iCoolaxe]

Why are German cars so unreliable in the US?

[@NMEofdaST8]

Audi’s any worse? I have been pretty lucky with mine

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

The best cars Germans made (reliability wise) were the Mercedes and VW Group Diesels in the 80s and 90s and early 00s those were so robust, now they keep breaking down with all this new tech that isn't serviceable and maintainable with standard tools

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

@Tyrel Tolliver coz it's cheaper to implement than putting physical buttons but it's sad companies are cutting down on quality just to maximise as much profit as possible and fucking normies get excited over these stupid screens so companies are just following where the money is🤦‍♂️

[@DragonKnightX12]

@@ryadhasanahmed5443 How are screens cheaper?

[@gwuapoo._3817]

I’m sorry, but when we live in a day and age where Honda accords are nearly pushing 300 horsepower, this isn’t worth.

[@strong507]

I have the 2020A class!! I love it except it's a little weak (engine-wise) otherwise very nice

[@CC-qt6sf]

Another excellent review. Good points on the nickeled and dimed options.

[@ArnelZapataJr]

Yeah no, I would not trade in a GTI/Golf R for that. I'd rather just get an Audi if I'm going luxury.

[@VaanRavi]

And pay just as much in repairs and then lose all your money to depreciation when you sell it

[@DragonKnightX12]

The AMG ends up costing the same as a Audi RS3. Definitely go Audi.

[@DragonKnightX12]

@Shock Both Consumer Reports and JD Power have MB listed way below Audi.

[@rmknicks]

@Shock Except they're not.

[@santiagocalderon3261]

the new 2021 a3 looks amazing

[@portknoxxa]

Honestly at that price, I'd rather get a Stinger GT AWD. Kia web has it listed at about 41.7K. These entry level offerings are just average sedans, but some people may want to be able to say "hey look at me. I got a Benz or Beemer"

[@Arhtehc]

portknoxxa Stinger smokes this car

[@terminusarms113]

"What can I do for you?" "You can shut up." ..... ..... ..... "Shutting up now."

[@SDav21]

The power may not sound alot when you say you compare it to higher power civics or what not with smaller 1.5 turbos but this is German horses. So it is most likely faster to 60mph, more efficient and not as stressed so more reliable. Also, this engine is much different in the 35 AMG versions with 300 hp. So this version of the engine is very detuned and will most likely be very reliable. Large capacity with minimal boost. You guys don't even get the A200. That has a 1.3 litre 4 cylinder with 160hp which is sufficient to be honest. In Europe the A45s model has over 400hp.

[@AllyMcLesbian]

Blech. I'll take a Kia Stinger instead - bigger, RWD, and reliable. (And yes, I bought both a Hyundai-Kia and a Mercedes back in the day - a Genesis and an E-class - and the Genesis has been a far superior car.)

[@gurjastoor9303]

When did I ask

[@Jake-kj6zr]

I think this video format is really nice. Maybe when things are back to normal there could be some of the traditional format and these every now and then?

[@enriqueortiz5440]

Even a low end premium car like an Acura ILX with the 2.4l and 8 speed dct is faster and better 😳

[@loganfox4174]

I owned an Acura ILX before my C Class. Worst car ever!! Cheap Japenese Crap!!!!

[@enriqueortiz5440]

@@loganfox4174 I have a C Class now, the C Class is nice, the A Class is cheap and junky.

[@yujie1973]

but Acura isn't Merc and I love that 3 point star ornament.

[@grzegorzkuczmik]

Good review of car, I’ve got my A250 4Matic Saloon with AMG package. Car is fantastic for that budget, driving is very smooth, handling and feeling is on very high level. 4matic keeps traction and I think is only one choice. For me only one minus is sound, especially exhaust should be have more sport charastic.

[@markanthony7546]

If you're "on a budget " , then you don't "need to buy a Mercedes " . 🤦‍♂️

[@carbrickscity]

Pretty sure most young buyers wouldn't buy a new A220. $33k is not "budget" at all. Even at $33k, there are so many better choices out there.

[@petethehawk5186]

I checked online inventory with the closest MB dealer to me. They have 13 of this model with the “cheapest” one at $36K and highest at $49K. Anyone that would pay that kind of money for this level of performance and size should have their head examined.

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

Pete TheHawk lmao

[@bensimson1530]

Dang, MBUX has an attitude.

[@burtonsnow845]

Black cars are the hardest to keep clean but they’re so worth it

[@someUsername2442]

Seems like a new Honda Accord or Toyota Camry is just a better value. You get more bang for your buck and you can expect it to be more reliable, I don't see why Mercedes even bothers competing in this segment at that price point. Just for reference, if this thing has 180hp, an equivalent priced Accord has 250hp and the Camry has 300hp with very comparable MPG. Not to mention that their materials are leagues better than they used to be, so even the interior/electronics isn't much of an argument at this point.

[@tahaautos1295]

“You can shut up” Had me 😂

[@sengtry3244]

Buddha once said: Nothing is expensive, some shits are made for you while other are not.

[@danilorodriguez4665]

I like this car, looks really good, and I can consider purchase it in a near future, good daily driver, and it's not a sport car and not trying to be

[@ashishpatel350]

yeah this is a no go for me.

[@masoodjamily]

Thank you for this video and I have watched your other videos and I do appreciate all your comments and personal touches and feelings towards all the car as if you want. However I think when you’re reviewing this car you should review was from the perspective of somebody who can afford this car and not somebody was coming from the class to this car. So I think while I appreciate everything you said good and medium I think you’re kind of putting his car down. If I’m looking to get into Mercedes-Benz obviously I cannot afford the 19 $90,000 Mercedes-Benz. This would be a very good starter for me personally $350 per month is a very decent payment to pay for overseas Benz and from all the features and is the luxe that I see it looks like a very nice car yes it may not have the power than a equalize house or S class house

[@juanofakindtv7694]

Lol 😂 ok shutting up now! 😂😂

[@joelbolton7252]

There should be hot deals on this now that we are in a crisis. At least 5K off, and attractive lease deals. That sound and power are not appropriate for anything wearing that badge. Unless you MUST say you own a Benz, there's better things out there for the cash, even pre-owned. Excellent review as usual sir!

[@swanblake]

Would not touch this. The upcoming Hyundai Elantra has a very similar interior is acc, land keep assist, ect. for less. 4 cylinder engines, fwd based vehicles are just arent luxury. This is all about the badge and nothing else. Really expensive for what it is. I would much rather have a GTI over this.

[@Vanessa_Martinez]

You say cheap I say affordable I think I'mma have to get this everybody knows me knows I want a Mercedes. For this price I can definitely do.

[@Nycholas1998]

Everyone’s comparing this to a corolla I sitting here thinking. I’ll get fully loaded golf r for this money.

[@JulezWinnfield]

The people who endlessly compare this to the Toyota Corolla will most likely only to be able to afford a Corolla in 10 years.

[@DJPleasureSeekingMissle]

J High and the people that buy the A class can only afford a poverty pack Benz (Renault under the skin).

[@kdell1993]

“You can shut up” has me dying 🤣🤣🤣