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Mercedes-Benz A-ClassAudi A3
Mandai score
8/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 3,300,000
KSh 28,000,004,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic
Doors
54
5
Most popular trim
A180 / A200 AMG Line / A250e PHEV
A3 1.4 TFSI / 30 TFSI S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,419 mm (Hatch) / 4,549 mm (Saloon)
4,343 mm (Sportback) / 4,495 mm (Saloon)
Width
1,796 mm
1,816 mm
Height
1,440 mm
1,430 mm
Wheelbase
2,729 mm
2,636 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
140 mm
Boot space
370 L (Hatch) / 405 L (Saloon)
380 L (Sportback) / 425 L (Saloon)
Kerb weight
1,365 kg
1,280 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.33L M282 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L M260
1.4L TFSI Turbo Petrol (30 TFSI)
Power
163 hp (A200) / 224 hp (A250)
150 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque
250 Nm (A200) / 350 Nm (A250)
250 Nm @ 1,500–3,500 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD or 4MATIC AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
6.2 sec (A250) – 8.0 sec (A200)
8.2 sec
Top speed
225 km/h
224 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
17.5 km/L (A200) / 15.0 km/L (A250)
17.5 km/L (1.4T) / 18.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
City
14.2 km/L (A200) / 12.0 km/L (A250)
14.5 km/L (1.4T) / 15.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
Highway
20.5 km/L (A200) / 18.0 km/L (A250)
20.5 km/L (1.4T) / 21.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
Tank size
43 L
50 L
CO₂ emissions
133 g/km
119 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177 / V177 Series)
Audi A3 (8V Facelift / 8Y Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Hatchback / 4-Door Saloon
5-Door Sportback / 4-Door Saloon
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, PHEV
Petrol (TFSI), Mild Hybrid (MHEV)
Engine sizes
1,332 cc (A180/A200) / 1,991 cc (A250)
1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,984 cc
Transmission
7-Speed / 8-Speed DCT Automatic
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or 4MATIC AWD
FWD or Quattro AWD
Ground clearance
140 mm
140 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
- Sub-1,500 cc customs tax advantage: 1.4L and 1.5L engines qualify for lowest KRA tax bracket.
- Premium Virtual Cockpit interior: 12.3-inch digital display with MMI touch navigation.
- Excellent 17.5+ km/L fuel economy: Frugal turbo petrol technology with Cylinder on Demand.
- Elegant Saloon & Sportback options: High executive style and strong local market demand.
What’s not so good
- 140 mm ground clearance requires care over tall speed bumps.
- Firm ride on 18-inch AMG alloy wheels.
- 140 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps.
- S tronic dual-clutch maintenance: Demands regular transmission fluid changes every 60,000 km.