2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class pricing and features: Entry price up $10K

The facelifted 2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class small car has arrived in Australia.

Mercedes-Benz Australia has deleted the plug-in hybrid A250e hatch from its line-up, while all variants have received price increases of up to $13,000.

The largest increase applies to the flagship A45 S hyper hatch, now priced from $119,900 before on-road costs – in line with the BMW M2 and $26,000 more than an Audi RS3.

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Base hatch and sedan variants feature a new powertrain with the A200 returning to local showrooms, replacing the less-powerful A180 with additional equipment for $10,000 more than before.

Design changes include a larger front grille, redesigned headlight internals, modified tail-lights, new alloy wheel designs, an AMG twin-spoke steering wheel, a simplified centre console with the touchpad removed and repositioned controls, and an additional USB-C port.

While the current 10.25-inch MBUX infotainment system remains, it has been revised with new features.

This includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a higher-resolution 360-degree camera, newly-designed display styles, machine learning, and the ability to speak to the voice assistant without saying 'Hey, Mercedes' first in some instances.

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Mercedes-AMG versions – the A35 and A45 S – pick up the round AMG emblem to replace the Mercedes star with a laurel wreath that remains fixed to the bonnet on non-AMG variants.

In addition, the performance sub-brand has beefed up its A35 with a bulkier front bumper, Panamericana grille, and a power bulge on the bonnet.

A fingerprint sensor on the centre console to identify and authenticate the driver is not available in Australia.

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is Australia's third-highest-selling luxury small car, with 1305 sales year-to-date, behind the BMW 1 Series/2 Series Gran Coupe (1663) and Audi A3 (1403).

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JUMP AHEAD

• 2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class pricing
• 2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class features
• Options
• Colours
• Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
• Fuel and suspension
• Safety
• Dimensions
• Warranty and servicing
• Availability

2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class pricing

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2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class features

2023 Mercedes-Benz A250 features

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2023 Mercedes-AMG A35 features

2023 Mercedes-AMG A45 features

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Options

Plus package (A200, A250) – $4900

Aerodynamics package (AMG A35, A45 S) – $3500

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Other options

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Colours

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Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy

Under the bonnet, Mercedes-Benz has added 48-volt mild-hybrid technology across the A-Class range – excluding the A45 S.

The brand says its integrated starter-generator, which replaces a traditional starter motor and alternator, will provide 10kW more power in 'EQ Boost' mode.

A200

Replacing the A180, the mild-hybrid – from July production – A200 hatch and sedan feature a 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 120kW and 270Nm.

Power is up 20kW and 70Nm over the A180, and up 20Nm over the pre-facelift A200 available locally in 2018 and 2019.

As before, it is matched to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, sending power to the front wheels.

Mercedes-Benz claims an 8.3-second 0-100km/h sprint time, down from 8.8 seconds for the A180.

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A250

The A250 has a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four, with 165kW and 350Nm, all-wheel-drive, and a 6.3 second 0-100km/h sprint time.

AMG A35

In the AMG A35, the 2.0-litre turbo is uprated to 225kW and 400Nm, with a new eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission replacing the seven-speed unit and a revised front radiator for improved cooling.

It has a 4.7-second 0-100km/h sprint time.

AMG A45 S

The flagship A45 S 'hyper hatch' remains a hatch-only offering, with its 310kW/500Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder carrying over unchanged.

This allows it to complete the 0-100km/h time in 3.9 seconds – 0.2s faster than an automatic BMW M2, but 0.1s less than an Audi RS3 hatch.

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Fuel and suspension

Front-wheel drive variants have a torsion-beam rear suspension and 43-litre fuel tank, while all-wheel drive models sport multi-link independent rear suspension and a larger 51-litre fuel tank.

A2000 and A250 require premium unleaded (95 RON or higher), while AMG variants require 98RON.

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Safety

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing conducted in 2018.

It scored 96 per cent for adult occupant protection, 91 per cent for child occupant protection, 92 per cent for vulnerable road user protection, and 73 per cent for safety assistance.

Nine airbags (dual front, rear head, front and rear side, and front knee) are fitted as standard.

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Dimensions

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class hatch measures 4428 millimetres long, 1992mm wide and 1423mm tall, with a 2729mm wheelbase.

The A-Class sedan measures 4558mm long and 1429mm tall, sharing the hatch’s wheelbase and height.

2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class boot space

Mercedes-branded A-Class hatches have a 350-litre boot, while sedans have a 395L capacity.

For AMG models, the A35 sedan has a 420L boot, while the A35 and A45 S hatch are rated at a claimed 370L.

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Warranty and servicing

As per the wider Mercedes-Benz range, the A-Class is covered by the brand's five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.

A complimentary roadside assistance program during the vehicle’s warranty period. The program can be extended for $149.60 per year.

Service pricing can be pre-purchased, consisting of three-, four- or five-year packages with 12-month/25,000km intervals for the A200, A250 and AMG A35.

Maintenance for AMG A45 S is required every 12 months or 20,000 kilometres, whichever occurs first.

2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class service plan pricing

Availability

The updated 2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class hatch and sedan are now available in Australia.

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