The 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class remains a benchmark premium compact hatchback for UK fleets, combining refined dynamics, strong tech and a high-quality interior. It’s a persuasive choice for businesses wanting a compact executive car that feels prestigious but still efficient to run
Fleetwise score 86%
Other media scores…
What Car? 4/5
Carbuyer 4/5
Auto Express 4/5
Autocar 4/5
Carwow 6/10
Parkers 3.6/5
Car 3/5
Top Gear 6/10
Select Car Leasing 4/5
Autotrader 4.5/5
Exchange & Mart 73%
EVO 3.5/5
In 30 seconds…
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class remains a class leader in premium small cars thanks to its strong blend of refinement, technology and everyday usability. The cabin feels upmarket with high-grade materials, crisp digital displays and intuitive controls that give drivers a confident and comfortable experience.
For fleets, the plug-in hybrid variants are particularly attractive thanks to lower CO2 emissions and reduced company-car tax, while petrol and diesel options provide smooth performance and sensible running costs if EV adoption isn’t yet a priority. The A-Class also delivers reassuring safety tech and driver-assist features as standard.
On the road, the A-Class is composed and refined, with accurate steering and a comfortable ride that suits both city commuting and motorway cruising. If your fleet needs a compact car that feels premium without sacrificing efficiency, the 2025 A-Class remains hard to beat.
“The Mercedes-Benz A-Class sets the standard for premium compact hatchbacks with its refinement, tech and style” – FleetWise
Threshold Busters
Models under the UK £50,000 tax thresholds.
A180 Sport – from £28,995
A200 AMG Line – from £31,995
A200 d AMG Line – from £33,995
A250 AMG Line Premium – from £36,995
A250 e (PHEV) AMG Line Premium – from £38,995
A250 e AMG Line Premium Plus – from £40,995
Roll of Honour
• Regularly lauded for interior quality and tech
• Strong residual values in premium hatch segment
• Consistently praised for comfort and refinement
Spec list
• Petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) engines
• Front-wheel drive standard
• Automatic gearbox (dual clutch)
• From £28,995
• From £389pm
• 5-door hatchback or 5-door saloon in some markets
• 5 seats
• 40-201mpg (PHEV combined WLTP)
• Boot space 370 litres
• Warranty 3 yrs/60,000 miles
• Company-car tax rates (BIK)
– Petrol/Diesel: 27-32%
– PHEV: 10-15%
Sample leasing deal
Lease Co: leasing.com
Car: Mercedes-Benz A250 e AMG Line Premium Auto
Initial rental £4950
Term 24 months
Mileage per annum 8000
Monthly fee £429
Additional fees £199
(All prices excluding VAT)
In depth…
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model A250 e AMG Line Premium
Power source Petrol plug-in hybrid
Transmission Automatic DCT
Engine capacity 1.3-litre
Tax
CO2 32gkm
BIK 10%
P11D £38,995
Performance
Max speed 138mph
0-62mph 6.6 seconds
Max power 218bhp
MPG 201mpg (WLTP combined)
Size
5-door hatchback 5 seats
Length 4419mm
Width 1796mm
Height 1440mm
Kerbweight 1520kg
Also consider
Audi A3
BMW 1 Series
Lexus CT200h
Volvo V40 Plus
All information is published in good faith and believed correct at time of going live.
FleetWise advises users to check any queries about specific models with the supplying lease company or dealership. E&OE.