Mercedes-Benz A250e 2021 review

The Mercedes-Benz A250e is the plug-in hybrid variant of its popular A-Class small car range.

This time around it offers a 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine and a powerful electric motor to attempt to offer the best of both worlds when it comes to electrified motoring. It is able to be driven pretty much any way an owner desires, as a standard combustion vehicle, a traditional hybrid, or as a purely electric vehicle.

But is it a step too far into electrification for most, or is it actually a sensible option for Australian motorists?

We drove the A 250 e hatch at its Australian launch to find out.

In this review we'll cover off how this new hybrid system works, how you can charge it and what you can expect in terms of range, some very notable option packs that set this Benz apart from even the rest of the PHEV crowd, and how it stacks up in terms of specs and features.

We'll also look at the A 250 e in terms of its practicality, ownership promise, and whether it can stack up on the safety front.

It's worth keeping in mind that this car is without rival currently in this segment, with the closest comparisons being drawn between it and the Mini Countryman hybrid. However, a direct competitor will arrive on the scene shortly in the form of the Audi A3 40 TFSI e. Stay tuned for our review of that car in the future.

Check out our A-Class hub: https://bit.ly/4i8SOgq

Find more at our hatchback guide: https://bit.ly/3saOrg1

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