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2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 220

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2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class – front Unverified
Photo: 2022 Mercedes-Benz A 220 4Matic Sedan in Denim Blue Metallic, Front Right, 06-29-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the A-Class sedan (V177, 2019–2022); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2022 Mercedes-Benz A 220 4Matic Sedan in Denim Blue Metallic, Front Right, 06-29-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A200 Sedan Progressive by Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2019 Mercedes Benz A-Class Limousine A 200 (42) by Bindydad123, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2022 Mercedes-Benz A 220 4Matic Sedan in Denim Blue Metallic, Rear Right, 06-29-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220, rear 8.22.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 220 is a 188-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 7-speed dct and front-wheel drive. It starts at $33,650 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.

It makes 188 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 221 lb-ft of torque at 1250-4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).

The A-Class measures 179.1 inches long on a 107.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,296 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$33,650
MSRP with Destination$34,700
Destination Charge$1,050
Engine
Engine Type2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4
Displacement2 L
Horsepower188 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque221 lb-ft @ 1250-4000 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission7-speed DCT
Fuel Economy
City25 MPG
Highway36 MPG
Combined29 MPG
Dimensions & Weight
Length179.1 in
Width70.7 in
Height56.9 in
Wheelbase107.4 in
Curb Weight3,296 lbs

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 4 DR FWD).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-CLASS.

11 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-CLASS

Owner Complaints

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-CLASS (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System4
Back Over Prevention3
Engine2
Power Train2
Unknown Or Other2
Forward Collision Avoidance1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 22, 2026 · Visibility/Wiper
“Safety Complaint: Windshield Wipers Would Not Turn Off – Mercedes-Benz In October 2025, at approximately 12,000 miles, the windshield wipers on my Mercedes-Benz malfunctioned and would not turn off…”
Aug 27, 2026 · Engine
“My 2021 Mercedes-Benz A220 (M260 2.0L engine) triggered diagnostic fault code P052E, indicating a failure of the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) regulator valve / intake line assembly. Failure of…”
Jan 28, 2026 · Power Train, Unknown Or Other
“this is a formal notification regarding my vehicle that I purchased at House Of Imports on February 27, 2021. A Mercedes Benz A-Class 220 year 2021, VIN #W1K3G4EB7MJ290124. Shortly after purchase I…”
May 10, 2025 · Power Train, Electrical System, Engine
“While driving my lease vehicle on two separate days, it completely shut down while in motion with no prior warning. The first incident occurred while crossing a MAX train intersection in downtown…”
May 28, 2024 · Back Over Prevention
“Rear view camera says it is inoperative when I put it in reverse. I understand that a number of Mercedes models have been recalled due to a software issue but the dealer tells me my car is not on the…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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