I am also looking seriously at E250 coupe. Same engine as yours,M271. So far what I've researched, the engine is well built and reliable. However there are timing chain issues. I feel it may start from the tensioner which appears to be problematic around 120-140kkm. Parts are very expensive. Each service is also expensive, roughly $800 - $1000, for normal service.

Have you found any Merc workshops?

What you have pictured is not the A250. The A250 is plain and boring. What you think you want based on the picture that you have put up is the AMG GLA45. That is a totally different beast from the A250. The price difference is also heaven and earth in difference.

So now it is all looks an no go.. practically turned it into an 'Ah Beng' car. I expected no less than a GLA45 if one were to have that rear spoiler. That's like people modding the Lancer/Inspira with the EVO bodykit. The GLA45 is a true monster. This one is just a wannabe...

i dun have merc but i have brand new bmw 2500cc since 2009 at auto bavaria, for normal servicing  about rm300 to rm500, major about rm1k to rm1.2k

i heard C&C just changed it whatever they want coz for them, if you drive merc, you should can afford the maintenance

Why do you need to go to proper Merc service center when you have no warranty with them? There are few continental independant service centres you can go to that has the equipment to service and check for issues on modern day cars. That being said, their numbers are rather limited since not every tom, dick and harry service center has the equipment to do so.

Hi,

The pix attached is from my A class member. In fact, he is selling the car. Upgrading to new A45. A class every service is 12,000 and it cost around 1.3k onwards. I got no complain about the car so far. Do not compare comfort with C or E class but no doubt about performance.

Hope this will help u. Cheers!

Hi there, from ur previous comment, clearly u dont even know how to diff an A250 from other A.. Let me tell you ahh, how to diff an A class the easiest is from the rims then the front grill..

From this statement u made that moded A250 looks like ah beng car.. this ah beng car u claimed it is has gotten a respect from almost all A class members in Malaysia.. if ure a follower to AClubMalaysia's instagram, u would be able to read alot of nice positive preview about how much effort the owner has put in.. to date, ive yet to see a better looking A250 than this one..

If i were to be given another chance to choose between A250 or GLA45, once more, i would go for the A250 if i cant settle for a A45.. WAIT, u do know that A45 existed right? No doubt, GLA45 is a beast.. Interior exterior performance, tiptop.. But if u see it again, its like a mini SUV-sportcar wanna be.. From the weight of the car to the size of it.. you just cant compare things that are from diff range..

Hey, if your really looking for this Mercedes A250. I can recommend you a friend. They are car dealers, reliable

I am driving A250 bro. Service at Cycle and Carriage is very pricey. Normal service change oil and oil filter is min rm1k.

Its every 12k interval. Performance is not too shabby. Its fast and has more power than u will ever need.

Gearbox is a letdown. Its slow and nowhr as good as a DSG or BMW ZF gearbox.

Suspension is rock hard. So make sure u can tahan the bumpiness.

Trust me, u wont need an A45. A250 is more than enough .
Its an A250 laaaaa. Thats my car club member in Sarawak. He modded his car kaokao.