MERCEDES really upped their game when they released the Mercedes A-Class and now that it’s had a recent revamp in style it’s a definite rival for the likes of the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series.

The Mercedes A-Class is absolutely eye-catching, filled with tech, has a wide range of decent engines, and would be a brilliant business car. There’s a whole tonne of optional extras too if you’re willing to part with the cash.

And if you’re looking to get an A-Class without having to pay outright or for a deposit, then cheap car leasing is a great avenue to go down. If your credit history isn’t perfect, then don’t worry because bad credit car leasing is also an option.

Style

When it comes to stunning style, the Mercedes A-Class is one of the most glamorous in its class, with a luxurious and up-market charm. So if you’re looking for a company car that exudes grace and elegance, then the A Class is definitely the one you want to go for.

Performance

With the A-Class you get a great range of both petrol and diesel engines to choose from, which are all quite economical. However, if you’re looking for the most economical engine from the range, then you should go for the A180 automatic, which will give you roughly 55.4mpg and costs only £30 per year to tax.

Or if you’re looking for an engine that balances great economy and performance, then we’d recommend the A220d diesel.

The A-Class is quite comfortable, although the lowered suspension does feel a bit too firm. If you go for the Sport or AMG models, then the suspension is even firmer, although some drivers may prefer this. Still, the A-Class feels nice and stable when driving through corners, and the handling is decent.

Space

One of the benefits of the A-Class is that it’s actually the smallest of the range. So if you spend a lot of your time travelling through the city, parking in small spaces and tracking through city traffic, you’ll have a lot more room to manoeuvre.

The conventional size is quite handy, especially since previous Mercedes models err on the larger side. However, the boot could do with being a bit bigger. It’s 340 litres, which is smaller than rivals, and the narrowness of it makes it a bit tricky to get luggage in easily.

Luckily there’s enough space up front for the driver, although the backseats do feel a little squished.

Interior

The interior of the A-Class gives off the same luxurious and classy aura of the exterior. In some respects, it looks almost as good as some of the higher up models. However, while the interior is very lovely to look at, it is let down somewhat by a few pieces of cheap-feeling plastics, and the backseats are too cramped to fully enjoy the extravagance.

Tech

Although the optional tech may be on the expensive side, it’s definitely worth it, and something should consider. You needn’t worry if you don’t fancy paying for extra though, as all 6 trims levels have a very generous amount of equipment as standard.

If you go for the basic SE, you can expect tech such as alloys, electric windows, Bluetooth, air-con and leather-effect seats. There’s also some great safety equipment as standard such as a knee airbag for the driver, electronic stability control, collision warning and fatigue monitoring.

On top of this, there’s a nifty infotainment screen which allows you to control the major functions of the car.