Compact
8 generations
1997 → present
Mercedes-Benz A-Class – Technical Specifications & Generation Data
2022 - Current days
4 generation, restyling
2018 - 2023
4 generation
2015 - 2018
3 generation, restyling
2012 - 2015
3 generation
2008 - 2012
2 generation, restyling
2004 - 2008
2 generation
2001 - 2004
1 generation, restyling
1997 - 2001
1 generation
First year1997
Generations8
Current chassis—
Body types4Sedan · Hatchback 5-door · Mini 5-doors · Mini 3-doors
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Current4 generation, restyling 2022 — Current days
SedanHatchback 5-door
Variants2
4 generation 2018 — 2023Hatchback 5-doorSedan
Variants2
3 generation, restyling 2015 — 2018Hatchback 5-door
Variants1
3 generation 2012 — 2015Hatchback 5-door
Variants1
2 generation, restyling 2008 — 2012Mini 5-doorsMini 3-doors
Variants2
2 generation 2004 — 2008Mini 3-doorsMini 5-doors
Variants2
1 generation, restyling 2001 — 2004Mini 5-doors
Variants1
1 generation 1997 — 2001Mini 5-doors
Variants1
Full powertrain matrix (2026)
Every engine × drivetrain combination currently available in the German market
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Generation lineage
Each generation at a glance, oldest to newest
W1681 gen.1997 — 20011 variants
W1681 gen. rest.2001 — 20041 variants
С1692 gen.2004 — 20082 variants
W1692 gen. rest.2008 — 20122 variants
W1763 gen.2012 — 20151 variants
W1763 gen. rest.2015 — 20181 variants
W1774 gen.2018 — 20232 variants
44 gen. rest.2022 — Current days2 variants
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