Although the words "entry-level" and "upscale" aren't necessarily synonymous, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan is an exception to the rule. The luxury brand's smallest model has been popular in Europe but wasn't available in the United States--until now. Here's what you can expect from this affordable yet opulent sedan.

Imagine you are at a green light, the road is clear, and you press down on the accelerator. The speed climbs, the suspension gets a little firmer, and the acceleration is even, but the car remains at your command. Explosive, the AMG GT S Roadster takes full advantage of its twin-turbo engine. The V8 also pushes hard, very hard.

Erhard Melcher and Hans Werner Aufrecht were Mercedes engineers, and they started AMG in 1967. Initially, the organization was intended to be an environment for manufacturing motors for race cars, and in fact, it was very much the same as the AMG organization is today. The only difference is just that they have become known as an automotive manufacturer.

Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC AWD is a fantastic integration of technology. It is not four-wheel drive with a shot of espresso to ramp it up a bit. Think of it kind of like your body's core muscle group. Your core acts as a lever and guides supplementary muscles to jump in and help when you pick something up off the floor. 4MATIC AWD works as your core muscle group within your Mercedes-Benz.

Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC AWD is a fantastic integration of technology. It is not four-wheel drive with a shot of espresso to ramp it up a bit. Think of it kind of like your body's core muscle group. Your core acts as a lever and guides supplementary muscles to jump in and help when you pick something up off the floor. 4MATIC AWD works as your core muscle group within your Mercedes-Benz.

Mercedes-Benz continues to set the bar high with its innovativeness and dedication to luxury. The Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) is a testament to the brand’s commitment to convenience for the driver with controls that are both touchscreen and voice-activated.

While the Mercedes-Benz A-Class has long been a favorite in Europe, this entry-level family sedan has been out of reach for U.S. drivers--until now. While the A-Class is not debuting on this side of the pond until 2019, we had a few glimpses of the American version of this exciting vehicle.