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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Mandai score
8/10
Typical price
KSh 3,300,000
Years
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Doors
54
Most popular trim
A180 / A200 AMG Line / A250e PHEV
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,419 mm (Hatch) / 4,549 mm (Saloon)
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Wheelbase
2,729 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
Boot space
370 L (Hatch) / 405 L (Saloon)
Kerb weight
1,365 kg
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
1.33L M282 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L M260
Power
163 hp (A200) / 224 hp (A250)
Torque
250 Nm (A200) / 350 Nm (A250)
Drivetrain
FWD or 4MATIC AWD
0–100 km/h
6.2 sec (A250) – 8.0 sec (A200)
Top speed
225 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
17.5 km/L (A200) / 15.0 km/L (A250)
City
14.2 km/L (A200) / 12.0 km/L (A250)
Highway
20.5 km/L (A200) / 18.0 km/L (A250)
Tank size
43 L
CO₂ emissions
133 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177 / V177 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Hatchback / 4-Door Saloon
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, PHEV
Engine sizes
1,332 cc (A180/A200) / 1,991 cc (A250)
Transmission
7-Speed / 8-Speed DCT Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or 4MATIC AWD
Ground clearance
140 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-1,500 cc import duty tax advantage on 1.33L models.
- Stunning dual 10.25-inch MBUX digital cockpit.
- Sharp AMG Line exterior styling.
What’s not so good
- 140 mm ground clearance requires care over tall speed bumps.
- Firm ride on 18-inch AMG alloy wheels.