The success story of the compact cars from Mercedes-Benz already began 20 years ago, with the launch of the first A-Class? More than 5,555,555 Mercedes-Benz compact cars have been delivered worldwide since March 1997 - of which three million alone were A-Class models.

The Mercedes A Class is fast-becoming one of the brand’s most cherished models. Arriving initially in 1998, the German brand introduced a saloon model in 2018 to partner the highly successful A Class Hatchback. Combining luxury, sports styling and benefiting from the latest in state-of-the-art tech and safety systems, Mercedes A Class lease is a perfect choice for your new car.

When considering a Mercedes A-Class lease, take some time to decide which engine is ideal for your journeys. While a hybrid option is not yet available, you can choose between the A180d, A200d and A220d diesel engines, or the A160, A200 and A250 petrol engines. As for trim, the A-Class is available in SE, Sport, AMG Line and an even sportier A45 AMG variant.

The Mercedes A Class handles pretty well. Yes, there’s a bit of body lean through faster corners, but this happens so progressively that things never feel unstable during quick changes of direction. Even the steering impresses in the main; it builds weight in a natural way, which combined with accuracy means you can place the car just where you want on the road. It’s also light enough to ensure town driving isn't a chore. The A200 and A250 are the most dynamic versions, because their more sophisticated rear suspension design delivers flatter cornering. 

You’re unlikely to have much difficulty getting comfortable behind the wheel of the Mercedes A Class. The driver’s seat adjusts manually on all trim levels (electric seats are available as part of the pricey Premium Plus package), and supports you in all the right places and there’s a good degree of steering wheel adjustment.

All-round visibility is pretty good in the current A Class. The windscreen pillars are relatively thin, helping you to see around them in tight corners, and only your over-the-shoulder vision could be described as iffy. To help to remove any guesswork when manoeuvring, all models come with a reversing camera as standard, but you’ll need to add the Executive Package if you want front and rear parking sensors added

Under the bonnet there's a wide range of diesel and petrol engines to choose from, all of them are frugal, from the excellent A180d which should return around 61 mpg. For those who like petrol units, the Mercedes A180 should return 47 mpg. Handling of the A-Class is excellent especially those models with the Mercedes four-wheel-drive system, 4Matic.

As standard, all Mercedes-Benz cars come with a three-year manufacturer warranty. With the A-Class being an incredibly popular car there is no shortage of availability and you'll be able to get one delivered straight to your door at no cost as free nationwide delivery is included in all of our agreements.