The future of the B-Class remains uncertain, but Autocar understands Mercedes will stick to its original plan and cease production of the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer rival at the end of 2025.
The extension of the A-Class hatchback’s model cycle coincides with a broader reshuffle of Mercedes’ compact car line-up.
Following the launch of the CLA, the CLA Shooting Brake is set to go on sale in the UK before the end of the year. The EQB will also bow out by the end of 2025. A new generation of the GLB, to be sold with the choice of ICE and electric drivetrains, is scheduled to begin production in Hungary in 2026.
The next-generation GLA will follow as the final MMA-based compact model, arriving in late 2026 to replace both the existing GLA and electric EQA.
While no successor to the A-Class is planned on the MMA platform, its prolonged production life reflects Mercedes’ need to sustain compact car sales amid a broader shift toward electrification and high-margin luxury segments.
In 2019, the brand’s compact car range peaked at 667,000 global sales. In 2024, that figure had declined to 534,800.
In a statement sent to Autocar, Mercedes-Benz said: “The A-Class continues to enjoy high demand among our customers, and we are currently in the lifecycle of this vehicle. Recently, the series was updated and enhanced with an extensive facelift – making this vehicle even more desirable for our customers. We do not comment on phase-out dates or portfolio decisions.”
