While the BMW 1 Series 2024 has a starting price of AED 204,510, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2024 A 45 AMG 4MATIC stands at AED 378,900 including VAT. One of 4 available trim levels, the A-45-AMG-4MATIC is available with ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), Active Bonnet, Active Headrests, Active Understeer Control (AUC), Central Locking, Cupholders, Electric Sunroof, Foldable Rear Seats, Adaptive Headlights, Alloy Pedals, Auto Headlamps, Bi-Xenon Headlamps, 360-Degree Camera, Active Steering, Ambient Lighting and Audio Controls on Steering Wheel.
This German Hatchback comes with a 2.0-litre 4 Petrol engine that generates 421 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque.On the other hand, the BMW 1 and Lexus CT comes with a 1.5-litre and a 1.8-litre engine respectively.
For the United Arab Emirates, the average price of the A-Class including all versions is AED 178,250. Factoring in annual depreciation of 25, we expect the a-45-amg-4matic to cost AED 135,000 on the used car market by next year.
With a 50-litre fuel tank and an average of 8-l for every 100 kilometers, filling the a-45-amg-4matic up is likely to set you back AED 151.5, taking into account the current fuel price of AED 3.03 per liter for unleaded gasoline 95. With an average commute of 25,000 kilometers per year, you will be doing 6 fill-ups, costing you a total of AED 909.