New Mercedes A-Class review: Better than a BMW 1 Series?

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Meet the Mercedes A-Class! The entry-level cars to the whole Mercedes range has had a mid-life update, and Mat’s about to find out if it has what it needs to compete with competitors like Audi A3, BMW 1 Series & Volkswagen Golf. Starting with the design, you can see it looks pretty damn similar to the last A-Class. Starting around the back, there are some slightly redesigned taillights, a fake diffuser, and an updated bumper. Around the side it’s almost identical, although the AMG-Line edition we have here comes with some slightly extended side skirts. Then around the front there’s an updated, larger bumper, some new headlights (LED as standard no less!) and there’s a larger bumper. The AMG Line trim also looks slightly more aggressive than the entry-level car. Step inside, and there’s one big update - the A-Class now comes with a gorgeous infotainment and digital dial dual-screen! It stretches across the dash and looks stunning. Mercedes has also done away with the touch pad that was used to control the infotainment system, although there are still annoying touch sensitive buttons on the steering wheel. Generally the cabin is relatively well made, although look a bit closer and you’ll find a fair few bits of scratching plastic. When it comes to engine choices, you have a choice between two petrols, and one diesel. The diesel is a 2-litre with 150hp, while both petrols are 1.3-litre turbos, one with 150hp, and one with 177hp. All cars are available as front-wheel drive, and they all come with automatic gearboxes. The new Mercedes A-Class starts from £32,000, but is it really worth it? And is it better than hatchback competitors like the BMW 1 Series? You’ll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself! Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:51 Design 02:40 Interior 04:56 Back Seats 06:25 Boot 07:41 5 Annoying Things 09:40 5 Good Things 11:29 Engines 12:01 Town Driving 12:38 Motorway Driving 13:09 Country Road Driving 13:51 0-60mph 14:25 Verdict BMW 1 Series review: https://bit.ly/BMW-1-Series-Review-2023 Audi A3 review: https://bit.ly/Audi-A3-Review-2023 VW Golf review: https://bit.ly/Volkswagen-Golf-Review-2023 AMG A45S review: https://bit.ly/Mercedes-AMG-A45-Review-2023 Sell your car with carwow: https://bit.ly/Buy-Sell-WOW