Originally Posted by cawimmer430

And I have to DISAGREE with you here. The A-Class is a pretty sporty ride for a FWD subcompact. I found them to be capable and solid on local roads here. They inspire confidence through the stiff suspension and weighted and precise steering. The responsive steering is really the thing that makes me say "sporty Mercedes". It is much better than the E-Class or CLS-Class and right behind the SLK and C-Class.

Of course they won't touch a BMW in handling etc., but by itself, I find the A-Class to be an extremely agile and capable little car. Capable enough to satisfy some of the sporting needs of whomever drives it. What trim level did you drive? Classic?

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