Mercedes A-Class | The Mercedes A-Class is a compact executive Car

 Mercedes A-Class

The Mercedes A-Class is a compact executive car produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz since 1997. The original (W168) was presented in 1997, the subsequent age (W169) in late 2004, and the third era (W176) in 2012.

The A-Class is positioned below the Mercedes-Benz B-Class in the product range.

First generation (W168; 1997–2004)

The W168 was introduced in September 1997, and was based on the Mercedes-Benz concept car A-Class, which was designed by a team of designers under the direction of Peter Pfeiffer. The production version was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1998, with sales starting in Europe in September 1998.

In Australia, the W168 was released in early 2000.

Second generation (W169; 2004–2012)

The W169 was introduced in late 2004, and was based on the Mercedes-Benz concept car A-Class Sport.

The production version was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2004, with sales starting in Europe in October 2004.

In Australia, the W169 was released in early 2005.

Third generation (W176; 2012–present)

The W176 was introduced in 2012, and is based on the Mercedes-Benz concept car A-Class Concept.

The production version was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012, with sales starting in Europe in September 2012.

In Australia, the W176 was released in early 2013.