The entry point to the Mercedes-Benz product range is the A-Class which is now not only offered in hatchback configuration but also sedan. Both hatch and sedan arrangements are offered in a variety of trims which we will be looking at to find out which depreciates the quickest.
The latest iteration of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class hatch arrived locally in 2018 and one year later, the German automaker launched the sedan. Both sedan and hatch configurations come in two trim levels, namely Progressive and AMG Line. Furthermore, providing options to customers is the range of engines.
Where the hatchback can be had with either a 1.3-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder, 120 kW and 250 Nm petrol engine in the A200 configuration or a 2.0-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder offering 165 kW and 350 Nm in the A250. The sedan sees an additional engine option, namely the A200d or 2.0-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder diesel motor producing 110 kW and 320 Nm of torque.
But you might be concerned about the depreciation of the model. So, before you get an Instant offer on your current vehicle or start looking for new or used Mercedes-Benz A-Class models on AutoTrader, let us take a look at which of the models depreciates the quickest. *Note that all the new pricing was sourced from the DiskDrive tool on the MotorPress website while the used market pricing was sourced from a market average on the AutoTrader platform. Vehicle prices can change at any moment and without notice.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Progressive
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class in Progressive guise is the base specification for the model. Both the hatchback and sedan come in Progressive guise in all three engine options. Let’s see how well this trim has retained its value in all the body styles and engine options.
Hatch
Mercedes-Benz A-Class A200 Auto
Price New (2019): R 585 960
Price Used: R 549 950
Average Mileage: 86 950 km
Value Retained: 93.85%
Sedan
Mercedes-Benz A-Class A200 Auto
Price New (2019): R 622 840
Price Used: R 553 116
Average Mileage: 56 666 km
Value Retained: 88.81%
Mercedes-Benz A-Class A200d Auto
Price New (2020): R 665 000
Price Used: R 627 925
Average Mileage: 32 500 km
Value Retained: 94.42%
Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG Line
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG Line takes many of the stylistic elements from the Mercedes-AMG A-Class range and incorporates them on the exterior and interior. These items include bumpers and wheels as well as seats and interior trim pieces. Both the hatchback and sedan come in AMG Line guise in all three engine options. Let’s see how well this trim has retained its value in all the body styles and engine options.
Hatch
Mercedes-Benz A-Class A200 Auto
Price New (2019): R 638 060
Price Used: R 530 555
Average Mileage: 53 302 km
Value Retained: 83.15%
Sedan
Mercedes-Benz A-Class A200 Auto
Price New (2019): R 647 840
Price Used: R 597 429
Average Mileage: 42 150 km
Value Retained: 92.22%
Mercedes-Benz A-Class A250 Auto
Price New (2019): R 791 920
Price Used: R 664 945
Average Mileage: 33 500 km
Value Retained: 83.97%
Verdict
As can be seen from the statistics above, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class that is depreciating the fastest is the A-Class A200 Hatch in AMG Line trim. It is closely followed by the A-Class A250 sedan in AMG Line trim. Thus, it would appear that the trim that depreciates the fastest is the AMG Line and that you might retain more value over time by purchasing the Progressive trim.
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