Its a premium hatch back ,the smallest car to have Mercedes badge, and also the least expensive. Efficient engines should mean reasonable running costs, but the Mercedes A-Class priorities practicalities over the fun its rivals like BMW series 1 offers. Its expensive hatch for Indian Market.  Its also based on one of the newest Mercedes platform that offers front wheel drive.  Rear headroom is slightly at a premium, but A-Class is an excellent package, offering a lower price point access to the reputed Three Pointed Star.