2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan Interior and Cargo

The interior of the A-Class sedan is a special place to be, as is evidenced by a smart choice of materials used. In standard form, the A-Class's seats are covered in Black MB-Tex material that feels refined yet hardy. This material is available in Macchiato Beige and, while several other colors and materials are on offer, they all require additional options. For example, Neva Grey/Black MB-Tex requires at least the $2,600 AMG Line package. To get Black MB-Tex/Dinamica with red stitching, the same applies. Leather upholstery costs $1,450 in Black, Bahia Brown, Classic Red/Black, or Titanium Grey/Black. However, the leather upholstery requires at least $500 extra for heated front seats too, or the AMG Line upgrade for some color choices. In terms of interior trim, Mercedes-Benz offers buyers the option of aluminum with linear grain, aluminum with longitudinal grain, natural Grain Black Linden wood for $325, or Natural Grain Brown Walnut wood for the same price.

The subcompact sedan class is not and will never be known for its massive trunk and cargo areas, and the 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is no different. There might be room for five adults to sit in fair comfort, but their stuff will have to find another way home, as the A-Class Sedan only offers 8.6 cubic feet of trunk space. The A3 sedan is still on the tight side but offers a much more generous 12.3 cubic feet of space. Thankfully the rear seats in the A-Class can fold down in 40/20/40-split-folding fashion, adding precious additional storage space. The back seat's center section is also foldable, which means longer items will easily slip through, too. Small items will find a home in the slim door pockets, glovebox, front cupholders, and center console storage bin.

For the price you pay, the 2022 A-Class sedan comes with a rather impressive number of standard features. This subcompact luxury car's cabin features 12-way power-adjustable seats with four-way lumbar support, dual-zone climate control, remote start via the Mercedes me mobile app, 64-color LED ambient lighting, keyless start, an illuminated entry system, and cruise control. Active driver safety features include active brake assist, attention assist, blind-spot assist, and crosswind assist. Optional extras include heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, leather seats, and wireless phone charging.

The Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system works beautifully, and the combination of touchpad control and natural voice recognition makes it easy to use. The main display is a seven-inch touchscreen. This system features five USB-C ports, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, Bluetooth audio streaming, an eight-speaker sound system, and HD Radio. Both the driver and front-seat passenger can operate the system without losing much focus on the road, and the menu system is straightforward. For those who won't be satisfied with the relatively small standard display, Mercedes-Benz offers optional dual 10.25-inch displays with navigation. Other optional extras include wireless phone charging, Wi-Fi connectivity, TuneIn and SiriusXM radio, and finally, a 12-speaker Burmester sound system that loves blasting Dragonfly by Mort Garson.