The entry level compact sedan from Mercedes-Benz has received quite a few upgrades for its new iteration, with the marque’s classic quality present in every stitch and dial.
The new generation of the A-Class is set to go on sale July 3 and appear in showrooms by September, but a June 26 YouTube video and June 27 press release from the marque give us a closer look at its blend of comfort and sporty performance.

An in-line four-cylinder engine is available in either a gas or diesel version, with a few different variants producing a range of performance figures. The top-of-the-line version is the Mercedes-AMG A 45, which offers the same Dynamic Select driving modes as the Mercedes-AMG GT: Comfort, Sport, Sport + and Individual. It can create 381 hp and 350 lb-ft, making it capable of reaching 62 mph from a standstill in just 4.2 seconds.
(See Also: Fastest Mercedes-AMG GT S Ever: 10-Second 1/4 Mile)
As the entry-level model from Mercedes-AMG, the A 45 holds its own. The base version of the A-Class, the A 160, doesn’t quite create the same power as the AMG offering, it still includes many design cues from the AMG line. Sportiness and dynamic body lines define the exterior, while the interior is a perfect blend of athleticism and Mercedes-Benz luxury. Apple CarPlay will come standard, while Exclusive package and Motorsport Edition trim each bring new colors, accents and contrast stitching into the design.
[youtube id=”5-2X8mODBBo” mode=”normal”]Take a closer look at these new offerings in the video above and gallery below, and when you’re finished, find yourself the perfect Mercedes-Benz model or dealer from our exclusive inventory.
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5. A 220d 4MATIC (Style), Elbaitgrün. Interieur Schwarz / Grün A 220d 4MATIC (Style), elbaite green, Interior black / green
6. A 220d 4MATIC (Style), Elbaitgrün. Interieur Schwarz / Grün A 220d 4MATIC (Style), elbaite green, Interior black / green
7. A 220d 4MATIC (Style), Elbaitgrün. Interieur Schwarz / Grün A 220d 4MATIC (Style), elbaite green, Interior black / green
8. A 220d 4MATIC (Style), Elbaitgrün. Interieur Schwarz / Grün A 220d 4MATIC (Style), elbaite green, Interior black / green
9. A 220d 4MATIC (Style), Elbaitgrün. Interieur Schwarz / Grün A 220d 4MATIC (Style), elbaite green, Interior black / green
10. A 220d 4MATIC (Style), Elbaitgrün. Interieur Schwarz / Grün A 220d 4MATIC (Style), elbaite green, Interior black / green
11. A 220d 4MATIC (Style), Elbaitgrün. Interieur Schwarz / Grün A 220d 4MATIC (Style), elbaite green, Interior black / green
12. A 220d 4MATIC (Style), Elbaitgrün. Interieur Schwarz / Grün A 220d 4MATIC (Style), elbaite green, Interior black / green
13. A 220d 4MATIC (Style), Elbaitgrün. Interieur Schwarz / Grün A 220d 4MATIC (Style), elbaite green, Interior black / green
14. A 220d 4MATIC (Style), Elbaitgrün. Interieur Schwarz / Grün A 220d 4MATIC (Style), elbaite green, Interior black / green
15. A 220d 4MATIC (Style), Elbaitgrün. Interieur Schwarz / Grün A 220d 4MATIC (Style), elbaite green, Interior black / green
16. A 220d 4MATIC (Style), Elbaitgrün. Interieur Schwarz / Grün A 220d 4MATIC (Style), elbaite green, Interior black / green
17. A 220d 4MATIC (Style), Elbaitgrün. Interieur Schwarz / Grün A 220d 4MATIC (Style), elbaite green, Interior black / green
18. A 220d 4MATIC (Style), Elbaitgrün. Interieur Schwarz / Grün A 220d 4MATIC (Style), elbaite green, Interior black / green
19. A 220d 4MATIC (Style), Elbaitgrün. Interieur Schwarz / Grün A 220d 4MATIC (Style), elbaite green, Interior black / green
20. A 220d 4MATIC (Style), Elbaitgrün. Interieur Schwarz / Grün A 220d 4MATIC (Style), elbaite green, Interior black / green
21. A 220d 4MATIC (Style), Elbaitgrün. Interieur Schwarz / Grün A 220d 4MATIC (Style), elbaite green, Interior black / green
22. A 220d 4MATIC (Style), Elbaitgrün. Interieur Schwarz / Grün A 220d 4MATIC (Style), elbaite green, Interior black / green
23. A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
24. A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
25. A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
26. A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
27. A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
28. A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
29. A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
30. A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
31. A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
32. A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
33. A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
34. A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
35. A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
36. A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
37. A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
38. A 250 Sport (AMG Line), Polarsilber, Interieur Leder Schwarz / RED CUT A 250 Sport (AMG Line), polar silver, interior leather black / RED CUT
39. A 250 Sport (AMG Line), Polarsilber, Interieur Leder Schwarz / RED CUT A 250 Sport (AMG Line), polar silver, interior leather black / RED CUT
40. A 250 Sport (AMG Line), Polarsilber, Interieur Leder Schwarz / RED CUT A 250 Sport (AMG Line), polar silver, interior leather black / RED CUT
41. A 250 Sport (AMG Line), Polarsilber, Interieur Leder Schwarz / RED CUT A 250 Sport (AMG Line), polar silver, interior leather black / RED CUT
42. A 250 Sport (AMG Line), Polarsilber, Interieur Leder Schwarz / RED CUT A 250 Sport (AMG Line), polar silver, interior leather black / RED CUT
43. A 250 Sport (AMG Line), Polarsilber, Interieur Leder Schwarz / RED CUT A 250 Sport (AMG Line), polar silver, interior leather black / RED CUT
44. A 250 Sport (AMG Line), Polarsilber, Interieur Leder Schwarz / RED CUT A 250 Sport (AMG Line), polar silver, interior leather black / RED CUT
45. A 250 Sport (AMG Line), Polarsilber, Interieur Leder Schwarz / RED CUT A 250 Sport (AMG Line), polar silver, interior leather black / RED CUT
46. A 250 Sport (AMG Line), Polarsilber, Interieur Leder Schwarz / RED CUT A 250 Sport (AMG Line), polar silver, interior leather black / RED CUT
47. A 250 Sport (AMG Line), Polarsilber, Interieur Leder Schwarz / RED CUT A 250 Sport (AMG Line), polar silver, interior leather black / RED CUT
48. A 250 Sport (AMG Line), Polarsilber, Interieur Leder Schwarz / RED CUT A 250 Sport (AMG Line), polar silver, interior leather black / RED CUT
49. A 250 Sport (AMG Line), Polarsilber, Interieur Leder Schwarz / RED CUT A 250 Sport (AMG Line), polar silver, interior leather black / RED CUT
50. A 250 Sport (AMG Line), Polarsilber, Interieur Leder Schwarz / RED CUT A 250 Sport (AMG Line), polar silver, interior leather black / RED CUT
51. A 250 Sport (AMG Line), Polarsilber, Interieur Leder Schwarz / RED CUT A 250 Sport (AMG Line), polar silver, interior leather black / RED CUT
52. A 250 Motorsport Edition, Mountaingrau Magno, Interieur Leder/Mikrofaser DINAMICA schwarz A 250 Motorsport Edition, mountain grey, interior leather / DINAMICA black
53. A 250 Motorsport Edition, Mountaingrau Magno, Interieur Leder/Mikrofaser DINAMICA schwarz A 250 Motorsport Edition, mountain grey, interior leather / DINAMICA black
54. A 250 Motorsport Edition, Mountaingrau Magno, Interieur Leder/Mikrofaser DINAMICA schwarz A 250 Motorsport Edition, mountain grey, interior leather / DINAMICA black
55. A 250 Motorsport Edition, Mountaingrau Magno, Interieur Leder/Mikrofaser DINAMICA schwarz A 250 Motorsport Edition, mountain grey, interior leather / DINAMICA black
56. A 250 Motorsport Edition, Mountaingrau Magno, Interieur Leder/Mikrofaser DINAMICA schwarz A 250 Motorsport Edition, mountain grey, interior leather / DINAMICA black
57. A 250 Motorsport Edition, Mountaingrau Magno, Interieur Leder/Mikrofaser DINAMICA schwarz A 250 Motorsport Edition, mountain grey, interior leather / DINAMICA black
58. A 250 Motorsport Edition, Mountaingrau Magno, Interieur Leder/Mikrofaser DINAMICA schwarz A 250 Motorsport Edition, mountain grey, interior leather / DINAMICA black
59. A 250 Motorsport Edition, Mountaingrau Magno, Interieur Leder/Mikrofaser DINAMICA schwarz A 250 Motorsport Edition, mountain grey, interior leather / DINAMICA black
60. A 250 Motorsport Edition, Mountaingrau Magno, Interieur Leder/Mikrofaser DINAMICA schwarz A 250 Motorsport Edition, mountain grey, interior leather / DINAMICA black
61. A 250 Motorsport Edition, Mountaingrau Magno, Interieur Leder/Mikrofaser DINAMICA schwarz A 250 Motorsport Edition, mountain grey, interior leather / DINAMICA black
62. A 250 Motorsport Edition, Mountaingrau Magno, Interieur Leder/Mikrofaser DINAMICA schwarz A 250 Motorsport Edition, mountain grey, interior leather / DINAMICA black
(Source: Daimler Media, YouTube)