Damion Smy
Mercedes-Benz A-Class to live on a little longer
The smallest Mercedes-Benz has been given a lifeline until 2028, staying in showrooms two years longer than originally planned.
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Audi RS3 vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class
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2025 Audi RS3 - Base
2.5L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4
From $95,715
excl. on-roads
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2026 Mercedes-Benz A-Class - Base
1.3L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
From $57,500
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Overview
Variant
Base
Variant
Base
Body type
hatchback
Body type
hatchback
Engine size
2.5L
Engine size
1.3L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.3 / 100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.6 / 100km
Power and torque
294kW / 500Nm
Power and torque
120kW / 270Nm
663km
652km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
premium unleaded
Fuel type
premium unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Engine size
2.5L
Engine size
1.3L
Cylinders
5cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
663km
652km
Power
294kW at 5600 rpm
Power
120kW at 5500 rpm
Torque
500Nm at 2250 rpm
Torque
270Nm
Engine configuration
in-line
Engine configuration
in-line
Fuel injection
petrol direct injection
Fuel injection
petrol direct injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
3.8 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
8.2 s
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
front
Transmission
7 SP AUTOMATIC
Transmission
7 SP AUTOMATIC
Fuel type
premium unleaded
Fuel type
premium unleaded
Fuel octane
98
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.3 / 100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.6 / 100km
Urban efficiency
0 / 100km
Urban efficiency
0 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
190g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
150g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / unlimited km
Roadside assist
5 year / unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 25,000 km
Length
4389 mm
Length
4419 mm
Height
1436 mm
Height
1440 mm
Width
1851 mm
Width
1796 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Ground clearance unladen
—
Front track
1592 mm
Front track
1567 mm
Rear track
1524 mm
Rear track
1547 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Boot space
282 L
Boot space
350 L
Kerb weight
3461 kg
Kerb weight
3113 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2075 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1895 kg
Tare weight
1536 kg
Tare weight
1387 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Towbar
—
Towbar
—
Front tyres
265/30 ZR19 93Y
Front tyres
225/40 ZR19 W
Front rims
9x19
Front rims
7.5x19
Rear tyres
245/35 ZR19 92Y
Rear tyres
225/40 ZR19 W
Rear rims
8x19
Rear rims
7.5x19
Spare tyre
—
Spare tyre
—
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
7
Number of airbags
9
Anti-collision system
standard
Anti-collision system
standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
standard
Blind spot monitor
standard
Lane departure warning
standard
Lane departure warning
standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
—
Traffic sign recognition
standard
Security alarm
standard
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
full-time
Four wheel drive type
—
Low/high range
—
Low/high range
—
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
—
Differential lock
—
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
standard
Wireless charging
standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
standard
360° camera
standard
Cruise control
standard
Cruise control
standard
Start/stop system
standard
Start/stop system
standard
Number of speakers
15
Number of speakers
8
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
standard
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
10.10 ”
Display screen size
10.25 ”
Seat material
premium leather
Seat material
synthetic suede
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated steering wheel
—
Heated steering wheel
—
Air conditioning type
fully-auto
Air conditioning type
fully-auto
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
1
Sunroof
optional
Sunroof
optional
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