2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class vs. Its Competition

Kirk Bell Editor

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class aims squarely for practical buyers who want a taste of German luxury.

By comparison, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class trades some interior space for a more coupe-like design.

The BMW 2-Series takes a sporty approach to the segment and is only available with two doors.

Audi's A3 offers more body styles and alternative powertrains, and appeals for its balance of luxury and sportiness.

The Acura ILX has improved but has a pedestrian engine.

In high-spec trim the Volkswagen Jetta may not be much less expensive than the base model A-Class, either.

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Quick Specs
6.8 Mercedes takes a second aim at an entry-level sedan with the A-Class, and this time hits closer to the mark.		6.0 The 2019 2-Series coupe or convertible is proof that the formula BMW helped create still works.	5.8 The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a compact luxury car with finesse. Its low price is justified in its small footprint and interior, but it still looks great.	5.8 The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is a mild-mannered, well-equipped compact sedan.
MSRP From
N/A	N/A	$35,300	$33,100	$18,545
Gas Mileage
		21 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy	23 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy	30 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy
Engine
N/A	N/A	Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4	Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4	Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
EPA Class
N/A	N/A	Subcompact Cars	Subcompact Cars	Compact Cars
Style Name
N/A	N/A	230i Coupe	CLA 250 Coupe	S Manual
Drivetrain
N/A	N/A	Rear Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
N/A	N/A	4	5	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
N/A	N/A	Coupe	Sedan	Sedan
Transmission
N/A	N/A	Automatic w/OD	Auto-Shift Manual w/OD	Manual w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
	2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class vs. 2019 Acura ILX	2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class vs. 2019 BMW 2-Series	2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class	2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class vs. 2019 Volkswagen Jetta