The base A220 uses a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine aided by a turbocharger to make 188 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. According to Mercedes, the A-class can reach 60 mph in just 7.1 seconds with this engine, in both front-wheel drive form or in the $2000 more expensive 4MATIC all-wheel drive version. The AMG A35 uses a heavily tuned version of the same 2.0L, but this one makes a full 302 horsepower, sent to all four wheels through a dual-clutch transmission. This combination is enough to get the A35 AMG to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds.
Standard exterior features on the A 220 sedan include 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, taillamps and running lights, rain sensing wipers and a rearview camera. Inside, the A220 comes standard with cruise control, powered front seats, a see-through panoramic roof, heated outside mirrors, dual-zone climate control, steering wheel mounted touch panels to control the infotainment system, a 7-inch digital instrument display, Bluetooth audio streaming with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, voice control, a touchpad controller between the front seats and five USB-C ports.
Though there is essentially just one trim level for the A220, the Premium Package offers a blind spot monitoring system, a 10" digital instrument cluster as well as an enlarged 10" infotainment display, auto-dimming mirrors, power-folding mirrors, keyless go and hands-free access. Meanwhile, a Multimedia package adds navigation, traffic sign assist and an augmented reality mode for that navigation, which uses the car's forward-facing camera with overlaid directions. A heads-up display, wireless inductive charging and a Burmester sound system are all also available as stand-alone options.
An AMG Line Package adds aluminum shift paddles, brushed aluminum pedals, a sportier steering wheel, upgraded front brakes, a re-tuned suspension and 18" wheels. Finally, a Driver's Assistance Package offers strong technology active steering assist, active brake assist, active lane keeping assist and active speed limit assist systems are included with this package.
Sleek Exterior
Smooth Ride And Handling
Torquey Engine
Mercedes-Benz Quality
Compact Dimensions
Surprisingly Low Base Price
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is essentially unchanged heading into its sophomore year slotted in just below the CLA coupe of Mercedes' lineup.
The Mercedes A-Class has a base price of $32,500, which undercuts the price of an Audi A3 by around a thousand dollars, all while offering a more relaxed and luxurious demeanor. The BMW 2-Series comes only as a coupe and also costs considerably more than the Mercedes-Benz. The Volkswagen Golf is priced similarly to the A-Class, but can't match the Mercedes for luxury.