In the UAE market, the Mercedes-Benz 1.3-liter turbocharged petrol engine (codenamed M282) is specifically offered in the A200 hatchback and the B200 MPV. This differs from some European markets; the GLB SUV available here comes with either a more powerful 1.3L unit (in the GLB 200) or a 2.0L engine, not the same output variant as the A200/B200. For the 2024 model year, the A200 and B200 with this engine produce 163 hp and 250 Nm of torque, paired exclusively with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (7G-DCT).
A realistic 3-year total cost of ownership (TCO) calculation for a new A200 in Dubai, based on agency pricing and common usage patterns, highlights its positioning. Assuming a purchase price of around 165,000 AED and an annual mileage of 25,000 km (common for Dubai-Sharjah commuters), the major costs break down as follows:
| Cost Component | Estimated Amount (AED, 3 years) | Notes |
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| Depreciation | ~49,500 | Based on ~30% residual value as observed in UAE used car market reports. |
| Fuel | ~22,500 | Using Special 95 at ~3.15 AED/L and an average real-world economy of 10.5 km/l in mixed city/highway traffic with constant AC use. |
| Insurance | ~15,000 | Comprehensive coverage for Dubai, based on quotes from local insurers for this segment. |
| Service & Maintenance | ~9,000 | According to scheduled maintenance plans from the authorized dealer. |
| Registration & Fees | ~4,500 | RTA Dubai registration renewal and related costs. |
| This results in a total 3-year cost of approximately 100,500 AED, or a running cost of about 1.34 AED per km. The RTA Dubai's vehicle registration data and used car valuation trends, along with fuel price data from the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, support these estimates. While not the most economical in the compact segment, the cost per km is competitive for a premium brand, with depreciation being the single largest factor, as is typical for GCC-spec vehicles in the first ownership cycle. | | |
