Click for vehicles with £300-£500 Cashback
£28,610
£21,980
was
£27,780
£1,000 off£18,490
£20,200
£23,296
£21,559
£23,000
£27,032
was
£25,974
£549 off£25,620
£24,990
was
£18,390
£396 off£21,899
£27,990
£19,480
£23,880
£17,860
145-162 of 175 vehicles
The Mercedes-Benz range can be a little confusing sometimes, and none more so than the fact that both the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon and the Mercedes-Benz CLA appear to do much the same job. The A-Class Saloon starts at a disadvantage too, since it’s nowhere near as sleek-looking as the CLA, and gets a smaller boot too.
The Saloon does offer more rear-seat space, and it has a shorter footprint and better visibility too, so should be a little easier to park. It’s also more affordable, and in most other respects just as talented as the A-Class hatchback, so it’s certainly not a car without merit.
CLA aside, other alternatives in this small, premium saloon class include the Audi A3 Saloon and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe. If a premium badge isn’t a prerequisite, also check out the Honda Civic saloon, Hyundai i30 Fastback, and Mazda 3 saloon.
The A-Class Saloon is a great option if you’re either looking to downsize from one of Mercedes’ larger saloons, or want a dash of class and prestige without buying a larger car. Based on the A-Class - a talented hatchback in its own right - the saloon’s more traditional shape may also appeal to some buyers.
It’s no exaggeration to say that other than the extra bit at the back, there’s not a lot different here from a regular A-Class, though one you might notice is that it’s tuned to be slightly softer-riding. In theory, saloons also offer slightly better refinement than hatchbacks, with the boot closed off from the cabin, but you’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference here.
The A-Class cabin still looks smart, though is at its best in higher trim levels whose display screens are larger and leave less blank plastic to the sides. Equipment levels can be a bit mean though - you won’t find CarPlay or Android Auto on the basic Sport trim, nor a reversing camera. Bear this in mind when shopping for a car.
The saloon is slightly less practical than the hatchback but provided you don’t need the wide opening a hatch allows, the 405-litre boot (345 litres in plug-in models) is still decent, and the rear seat space will only be an issue for taller adults.
If you’re happy to make more practicality sacrifices though, the Mercedes-Benz CLA may tempt you away from the A-Class saloon. It’s got a sleeker shape and actually has a larger boot, thanks to being a longer car, though you’ll pay a little more like-for-like. Other premium options include the Audi A3 Saloon and BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, the latter a little awkward to look at but sharp to drive. Non-premium but still high-quality alternatives include the Honda Civic saloon, Mazda 3 saloon, and Hyundai i30 Fastback.
A Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon not for you? We've got 1000s of used cars for sale to suit all budgets and needs.
The diesels are probably the pick of the standard range here, and the A 200d being the smartest pick of the pair with a little extra power but no economy penalty (in fact, slightly better economy on paper). If you tend to drive mainly around town though, you might not get the best from a diesel, in which case one of the petrol models should do the trick.
Lower trim levels are decently equipped but the A-Class’s interior design means that anything less than the 10.25-inch screens for both infotainment and the driver display looks a bit daft - with acres of black plastic either side - and AMG Line Premium Edition trim is the lowest spec to get both larger screens. You may find a previous owner has upgraded one of the lower trim levels, though.
While not quite as broad as that of the A-Class hatchback range (missing out on the range-topping AMG A45), there’s still a bewildering number of trim lines to choose from, with most only adding a handful of extra features. The models below are a snapshot of the range in around 2021-2022 so there may be other models prior to and following these, with earlier models typically being slightly less well equipped. This is far from a comprehensive list of equipment, too.
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon’s dimensions are:
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon’s boot space is:
For most of the range you’ll be paying either £180 per year for VED or ‘road tax’ on the A-Class Saloon, or £170 for the plug-in hybrid A 250e, which is considered an alternative-fuel vehicle. AMG A35 models cross the £40,000 threshold for a tax surcharge, so those will instead cost you £570 per year.
The A 180d will be cheapest to insure, starting at insurance group 18 and topping out in group 20 in higher trim levels. The petrol A 180 is next, in groups 20-21, and costs rise from there with the plug-in A 250 topping out at group 32. The hot A35 can be found in groups 36-37 depending on specification. For comparison, an Audi A3 Saloon starts in group 18, but the sporty S3 Saloon starts in group 31, so may be cheaper to insure than the AMG.
Read our full Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon review
What is the most popular colour for Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon ?
What is the most popular gearbox for Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon ?
What is the most popular fuel type for Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon ?
What is the most popular engine for Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon ?
What is the average mileage for Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon ?
19455
How many Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon cars are available for sale?
178