2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Sedan - New variant of the compact-class family. The notchback model being presented there features a 6 cm longer wheelbase (2789 instead of 2729 mm) and is a variant developed solely for the Chinese market. This A-Class model is being produced exclusively at Beijing Benz Automotive Co., a joint venture between Daimler and its Chinese partner BAIC Motor. The market launch in China is scheduled for the second half of 2018. The A-Class Sedan tailored to the needs of customers outside China will likewise launch in the second half of the year.