Registered new in Europe in 2020
The largest markets were Germany (43,388), the United Kingdom (37,488), France (15,465).
- Average mass
- 1,472 kg
- Average CO₂
- 115 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 113 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 49% · Diesel 32% · Petrol/electric 19%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class cars on Dutch roads are the 1.3 petrol (100 kW, 134 hp), 1.3 hybrid (118 kW, 158 hp) and 1.3 petrol (120 kW, 161 hp), out of 10 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 petrol | 100 kW 134 hp | 2,407 |
| 1.3 hybrid | 118 kW 158 hp | 2,130 |
| 1.3 petrol | 120 kW 161 hp | 682 |
| 1.3 petrol | 80 kW 107 hp | 464 |
| 1.5 diesel | 85 kW 114 hp | 320 |
| 2.0 petrol | 140 kW 188 hp | 226 |
| 2.0 petrol | 165 kW 221 hp | 159 |
| 2.0 petrol | 225 kW 302 hp | 136 |
| 2.0 petrol | 310 kW 416 hp | 95 |
| 2.0 diesel | 110 kW 148 hp | 41 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
Other years
New registrations in Europe by year (European Environment Agency) · a year gets its own page when at least three European sources cover it
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class failed the safety check 1.03% of the time — 12% less often than the average 2020 passenger car (1.18%). Median odometer at inspection: 26,130 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the Netherlands
6,716 first registered in 2020 are on Dutch roads; 48% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €42,690.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde2,135
- Band onvoldoende profiel979
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm763
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld745
- Band beschadigd354
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage276
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht266
- Drager/bevestigingsmiddel van remvoering raakt trommel/schij86
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
33,138 cars built in 2020 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 264 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 7,442 of these cars first registered in 2020 took their annual MOT test. 88% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2020 the figure was 88%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| Brakes | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 0.0% | 3.0% |
| Visibility | 0.0% | 2.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.0% | 0.2% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
1,655 of these cars first registered in 2020 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 75,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
365 2020 cars are on the New Zealand register; 7% arrived as used imports, 92% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 4 DR 4WD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 4 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- Optional
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls in Canada
11 Transport Canada recalls for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
| 2026364 24 Jul 2026 | Structure Issue: On certain vehicles, moisture could enter the driver-side door lock microswitch and cause it to corrode. As a result, the microswitch may fail to autom… |
| 2022263 20 May 2022 | Other Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the SIM card for the communications module could disable itself. If this happen… |
| 2022177 12 Apr 2022 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the re… |
| 2021772 17 Dec 2021 | Steering Issue: On certain vehicles, the front subframe could corrode over time. If this happens, suspension or steering parts could eventually detach from it. This co… |
| 2021755 13 Dec 2021 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles, small particles could damage the seals between the fuel rail and fuel injectors. If this happens, there could be a fuel leak in th… |
| 2021415 5 Jul 2021 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, a label on the headlamp assembly may contain incorrect information for a service technician. As a result, the headlamps may not ge… |
| 2021291 14 May 2021 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the re… |
| 2021064 12 Feb 2021 | Electrical Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with the emergency calling (eCall) system, the communications module may temporarily lose power during a crash. If this ha… |
| 2020507 23 Oct 2020 | Lights And Instruments Issue: Certain vehicles may not display the correct warning indicator when there is a problem with the brake system. As a result, the brake system malfunction… |
| 2020062 14 Feb 2020 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, if the hazard lights are switched on while the ignition is off, the lights on some interior switches may not work. When the igniti… |
| 2019484 2 Oct 2019 | Airbag Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag module may not be properly attached. This could cause the airbag module to separate from its mount in a cr… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada