Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Every Mercedes-Benz A-Class generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1997–present 8 generations · 37 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 80 → 416 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 2 Epic 2 Epic · 6 Rare/Common
All 8 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
When the A35 reached North America for 2020, the US only got the sedan. Canada and Mexico got both the hatchback and the sedan.
AMG calls the A45 S engine the second most powerful four-cylinder in series production, full stop.
The fourth-generation A-Class, sold in the U.S. starting with the 2019 model year, marked Mercedes-Benz's return of the A-Class nameplate to the American market after it had never been officially sold there before.
Mercedes squeezed so much out of the A45 AMG's little turbo four that, per litre, it matched the specific output of a Bugatti Chiron's W16.
The A 45 AMG squeezed as much power per litre out of its tiny four-cylinder as a Bugatti Chiron does from its quad-turbo W16 — a hot hatch matching hypercar efficiency.
Mercedes built 500 electric versions of this A-Class using powertrain components made by Tesla.
The A 210 Evolution was only the second Mercedes ever to wear the 'Evolution' name — and just 2,629 were built, making the entry-level A-Class's flagship rarer than many actual supercars.
This A-Class flipped over during a Swedish magazine's moose-avoidance test — Mercedes denied it at first, then recalled every one of the 2,600 cars sold and halted sales for three months to fix it.
Collectors Who Spotted the Mercedes-Benz A-Class
No member has published a public street spot of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 AMG (2019–2022)2019–2022 A35 AMG | 2020–2022 | Common | 2.0L I4 | 302 hp · 295 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| A45 AMG (W177, 2020–present)W177 A45 | 2020–present | Rare | 2.0L I4 | 416 hp · 369 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| A-Class (2019–2022) | 2019–2022 | Common | 2.0L I4 | 187 hp · 221 lb-ft | — | — | 5 trims → | Unclaimed |
| A 45 AMG (W176, 2013–2018)W176-A45 | 2013–2018 | Rare | 2.0L I4 | 355 hp · 332 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| A-Class W176 (2012–2018)W176 | 2012–2018 | Uncommon | 1.6L I4 | 101 hp · 133 lb-ft | — | — | 11 trims → | Unclaimed |
| A-Class W169 (2004–2012)W169 | 2004–2012 | Epic | 1.5L I4 | 94 hp · 103 lb-ft | — | — | 7 trims → | Unclaimed |
| A 210 Evolution (2002–2004)W168-A210 | 2002–2004 | Rare | 2.1L I4 | 138 hp · 151 lb-ft | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| A-Class W168 (1997–2004)W168 | 1997–2004 | Epic | 1.4L I4 | 80 hp · 96 lb-ft | — | — | 7 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Mercedes-Benz A-Class on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.