Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
	Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177)
Overview
Manufacturer	Daimler-Benz (1997–1998); DaimlerChrysler (1998–2007); Daimler AG (2007–2022); Mercedes-Benz Group (2022–present);
Production	1997–present
Body and chassis
Class	Supermini (B) (1997–2012); Subcompact executive car (C) (2012–present);
Body style	3-door hatchback (2004–2012); 5-door hatchback (2012–present); 4-door Sedan (2018–present);
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive; Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (4MATIC, 2013–present);

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a subcompact car produced by the German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz as the brand's entry-level vehicle. The first generation (internally coded W168) was introduced in 1997, the second generation (W169) in late 2004 and the third generation (W176) in 2012. The fourth generation model (W177), which was launched in 2018, marked the first time the A-Class was offered in the United States and Canada. This fourth generation A-Class is also the first to be offered both as a hatchback (W177) and sedan (V177).

Originally manufactured as a five-door hatchback in 1997, the second generation W169 introduced a three-door hatchback. Having grown by 68 cm (27 in) since the original model, the 2012 third generation A-class was longer than the first-generation B-class. The A-Class is sometimes referred to colloquially as the 'Baby Benz', a term also used for the 1982 Mercedes 190 (W201), Mercedes' first compact executive car model.

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