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Mercedes A-Class hybrid running costs, insurance, warranty & tax

Pricey servicing detracts from the Mercedes A-Class hybrid's otherwise-frugal nature, which includes very cheap company-car tax

Overall rating

4.0 out of 5

Running costs & insurance rating

3.5 out of 5

Price
£41,340 - £46,590
Fuel Type:
Hybrid Petrol
Insurance groupWarrantyService intervalAnnual company-car tax cost (20%/40%)
30-323yrs/unlimited miles1yr/15,500 milesFrom £605 / £1,210

The Mercedes A-Class is an inherently efficient car, even if getting close to its claimed fuel-economy figures may be a stretch. This means – provided you can keep the battery topped up – that you should see a drop in your fuel bills if you’re coming from a conventional petrol car of a similar size.

There’s more to running a car than fuel costs, however, and in most other respects the A-Class should be about average for the compact-executive class. Mercedes isn't renowned for cheap servicing, but the brand’s various deals and payment plans allow you to spread the cost if you need to. The generous warranty is particularly good if you’re planning to do a lot of miles.

Mercedes A-Class hybrid insurance group

The A-Class hybrid falls into insurance groups 30 to 32, compared to the non-electrified versions' ratings of 18 to 29 depending on spec and engine.

Warranty

As with all Mercedes models, the A 250 e is covered by a three-year/unlimited-mileage warranty. This compares well with other premium manufacturers’ coverage – BMW’s is identical and Audi’s three-year warranty is capped at 60,000 miles – but in contrast, the cheaper Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In benefits from a five-year warranty that may be more useful for some buyers.

Servicing

Mercedes says the A-Class hybrid should be maintained every year or 15,500 miles, whichever comes first. The company offers fixed-price plans to help spread the cost, can carry out faster services while you wait and also offers air-conditioning services. 

Road tax

The A 250 e boasts a very low claimed CO2 emissions figure of 32g/km, which means there’s no road tax (VED) to pay in the first year. And if you don’t choose the top-spec car and lay off the options list, you’ll avoid the £335 surcharge in years two to six for cars costing over £40,000, so the annual bill will be just £155.

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