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2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class

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2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
MSRP $37,300 - $49,200
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2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class
MSRP $31,850 - $34,150
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.0 L/121
2.0 L/121
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
188 hp @ 5800 rpm 221 hp @ 5500 rpm 302 hp @ 5800 rpm
208 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
221 ft-lb @ 1250 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 1800 rpm 295 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm
258 ft-lb @ 1200 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
7G-DCT 7-Speed Dual Clutch Automatic (DCT)
Double Clutch Automatic 7G-DCT -inc: steering wheel paddle shifters
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.4 - 10.3 L/100 km
9.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.9 - 7.9 L/100 km
6.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.9 - 10.3 L/100 km
6.6 - 9.7 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
51.0 L
50.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Optional
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
978 - 1,024 mm
1,013 mm
Front Leg Room
1,062 mm
1,059 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,400 mm
1,412 mm
Rear Head Room
945 - 960 mm
986 mm
Rear Leg Room
861 mm
975 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,372 mm
1,382 mm
Trunk Volume
244 L
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Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Cargo Volume
—
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
—
487 L
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
—
1546 L
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,728 mm
2,700 mm
Length, Overall
4,420 - 4,557 mm
4,394 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,796 mm
1,786 mm
Height, Overall
1,405 - 1,445 mm
1,562 mm
Min Ground Clearance
104 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,505 - 1,555 kg
1,465 - 1,505 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/40ZR19 P225/45HR18 P205/55HR17 P235/35YR19 P245/35YR19 P235/40HR18
P225/40HR18 P225/45HR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/40ZR19 P225/45HR18 P205/55HR17 P235/35YR19 P245/35YR19 P235/40HR18
P225/40HR18 P225/45HR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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