Mercedes-Benz A-Class evolution

Mercedes-Benz's entry-level small car, which evolved from a tall supermini into a conventional subcompact executive hatchback.
4 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

W1681997–2004
1997
Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168ⓘ
New generation
W168
📅 1997–2004

Original tall, narrow hatch with sandwich floor; infamous for the moose-test rollover.

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W1692004–2012
2004
Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169ⓘ
New generation
W169
📅 2004–2012

Longer and wider second generation offered in 3-door and 5-door bodies.

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W1762012–2018
2012
Mercedes-Benz A-Class W176ⓘ
New generation
W176
📅 2012–2018

Low-slung C-segment hatch that repositioned the A-Class as a subcompact executive.

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W1772018–present
2018
Mercedes-Benz A-Class W177ⓘ
New generation
W177
📅 2018–present

MBUX-equipped hatch and sedan, first A-Class sold in the US and Canada.

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