With its sharp looks and gorgeous interior, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class has become one of the most sought-after compact family cars in the country. The latest incarnation of the model has an updated design that gives rivals such as the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series something to really think about, but comes packed with cutting-edge technology on the inside too.
Mercedes cars are notorious for being on the pricey side, but the A-Class range represents exceptional value when you line it up against its competitors. Despite being small and compact, it is surprisingly spacious on the inside, and its diesel and petrol engines are refined and efficient - giving it a much mightier punch than you’d assume.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class insurance group
A variety of factors are taken into consideration by insurers when they calculate how much they will charge you for your insurance policy. Factors such as your location, age, and experience on the road are often more significant, but the insurance group that your vehicle belongs to also has a strong bearing on what you will be charged.
There are 50 different insurance groups that a car can fall into, with cars that fall into the lower groups usually being cheaper to insure.
The A-Class falls into insurance groups 17-37.
How much does it cost to insure a Mercedes-Benz A-Class?
The cost of insuring your A-Class will depend on the particular model you choose, as well as on your profile as a driver. We've calculated indicative examples of what you could pay, based on two driver demographics:
| Driver type | Potential annual insurance cost** |
| Aged 18-25; 1 year NCB* | From £984 |
| Aged 25+; 5+ year NCB* | From £136 |
*Both controlled for the following criteria: full UK license, employed, no convictions, no health issues, voluntary excess £250, mileage 10k.
**Please note that the estimated premium prices provided above are not guaranteed prices and are based on November 2020 data received from our insurance partner Quotezone.co.uk. There are various other factors/risks that will impact the cost of your insurance policy including (but not limited to): engine size/type, Postcode and the type/level of cover you require. Your actual premium will be dependent on your individual circumstances.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class models
There are numerous models and variants of the A-Class, but here are two highlights:
A 250 e
The brand-new A 250 e signifies a major milestone for Mercedes-Benz on the path to zero-emissions cars. This electric vehicle receives 75kW from its cell, and paired with the 1.33-litre engine the car achieves a staggering 262bhp in total.
SE
The SE comes with 16” alloy wheels and has a stunning diamond grille with black pins, a silver louvre, and a chrome insert. The SE has integral LED daytime running halogen headlamps, a MBUX multimedia system, 180° reversing camera, and Mercedes-Benz's exclusive ‘KEYLESS-GO’ starting function.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class price
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class comes in a wide range of models, so it shouldn’t be hard to find one that suits your particular needs and budget. The current models available from Mercedes-Benz themselves are:
- A 250 e (£32,980)
- SE (£24,095)
- Sport (£25,595)
- Sport Executive (£27,095)
- AMG Line (£27,095)
- AMG Line Executive (£28,595)
- AMG Line Premium (£30,095)
- AMG Line Premium Plus (£31,595)
- Exclusive Edition (£31,305)
- Exclusive Edition Plus (£37,320)
Worry not if these prices seem slightly out of reach, as a popular car the Mercedes-Benz A-Class can be found used for very competitive prices if you fancy going down the second-hand route.
How to get cheap Mercedes-Benz A-Class insurance
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