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Used Mercedes-Benz A-Class: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Mercedes-Benz A-Class from 2019 to 2022: what each year typically sells for (about $18,000 to $24,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2020–2022. Look harder at or skip 2019.
2019–2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Mercedes's entry-level sedan, offering an upscale cabin feel and slick tech at a lower price.
Years to target: 2020–2022. Look harder at or skip: 2019. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $18,000 | Look harder | Not rated | ~70,000 |
| 2020 | $20,500 | Target | Not rated | ~65,000 |
| 2021 | $22,500 | Target | Not rated | ~55,000 |
| 2022 | $24,500 | Target | Not rated | ~45,000 |
Worth knowing
- 2019: owner complaints spike (46, mostly the electrical system).
- The trunk and rear seat are small, the ride can be firm, low-speed dual-clutch jerkiness is common, and repair costs are still Mercedes-level.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for cars with the Premium package, which adds the larger 10.25-inch screens and keyless entry; the AMG A35 adds 302 hp and all-wheel drive.
On the test drive
Make sure the screens and voice control work and the dual-clutch transmission engages smoothly at low speed. Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2019).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2019, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Prius 2020–2021 · $20,500–$22,000
- Honda Civic 2022 · $23,000
- Toyota Corolla 2023–2025 · $20,500–$23,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.