The A250 is one of the more popular variants in the A-Class line-up locally, given its attainable price, all-paw traction, and of course the allure of the three-pointed star on the nose.

Is Benz’s entry-level sedan a good buy, or are you better off buying a lower-spec but larger sedan for similar money?

A250 models are powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine developing 165kW at 5500rpm and 350Nm at 1800rpm. Decent outputs for a little engine in a small car.

Those outputs are channelled to a front-biased 4Matic all-wheel drive system via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Previously, Mercedes-Benz Australia offered the A250 sans all-wheel drive for a few grand less, but that’s no longer available in 2021.

Mercedes-Benz claims a 0-100 sprint time of 6.2 seconds, and combined fuel use of 6.6L/100km. During our week with the car we saw eights and nines with mixed driving skewed to urban use.

The A250 4Matic demands 95RON premium unleaded as a minimum, and the fuel tank measures 51 litres.

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