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2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
New from
$38,400 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Not Available
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
4.2 - 6.7 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $38,400 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $59,290 for the Motorsport Edition.
There are 3 variants of the A-Class available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.1L turbo diesel common rail (100kW/300Nm), 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (115kW/250Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (160kW/350Nm). All variants feature manual transmission. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2017 A-Class is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.1L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $44,500 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $44,000 |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $38,400 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $54,800 |
Motorsport Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $59,290 |
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2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Specs
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2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Dimensions
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2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.1L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sport with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.7L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz A-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 4.2 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.1 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.8 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.
2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the Base that starts from $38,400.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the Motorsport Edition that starts from $59,290.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz A-Class is offered by the Base which can tow 1500 kg
The largest Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the Sport which measures 1780mm wide, 4355mm in length and sits 1430mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the Sport which has 160kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the Base which weighs 2010 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.