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The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a Small Luxury offered in both 5D Hatchback and 4D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $57,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Special Edition variant and topping out at $75,400 for the Special Edition.
There are 2 variants of the A-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2025.
Engine options include 1.3L turbo (120kW/270Nm), 2.0L turbo (165kW/350Nm) and 1.3L turbo petrol direct injection (120kW/270Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2026 A-Class is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
7 or 8-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback or Sedan
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive

Retail Price
Transmission
7 or 8-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback or Sedan
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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The Mercedes-Benz A-Class comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Special Edition and the most expensive being Base.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,419 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,796 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,157 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,500 mm |
| Load Capacity | 483 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Mercedes-Benz A-Class Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the Special Edition that starts from $57,500.
See all Mercedes-Benz A-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the Special Edition that starts from $75,400.
See all Mercedes-Benz A-Class PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz A-Class is null kg offered by the following variants: Special Edition and Base.
See all Mercedes-Benz A-Class towing capacityThe largest Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the Special Edition which measures 1796mm wide, 4549mm in length and sits 1446mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the Special Edition which has 165kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo engine.
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz A-Class is the Special Edition which weighs 2080 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class uses Premium Unleaded.
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