Subscribe for more car videos: Mercedes A-Class 2016 Drive Test | AutoMotoTV br The new Mercedes A-Class was launched in 2012 – saying goodbye to its slightly boxy predecessor. We travelled to Dresden to see what the latest update has to offer. The most impressive features of the new baby Benz are to be seen under the skin, we got to try out the top model: the Mercedes-AMG A45 4Matic with 381bhp and all wheel drive.