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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Extends from late W205 entries to the modern, tech-focused W206 generation with 1,496 cc MHEV tax savings.
Highest ratedBest value
Mercedes-Benz C-ClassAudi A4
Mandai score
8.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 5,800,000
KSh 35,000,005,800,000
Years
2014-2024
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
45
4
Most popular trim
C200 / C300 / C220d AMG Line
A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,686 mm (W205) / 4,751 mm (W206)
4,762 mm
Width
1,820 mm
1,847 mm
Height
1,438 mm
1,428 mm
Wheelbase
2,840 mm (W205) / 2,865 mm (W206)
2,820 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
135 mm
Boot space
455 L (W205) / 450 L (W206)
460 L (Saloon) / 495 L (Avant)
Kerb weight
1,570 kg
1,450 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L M254 Turbo MHEV (W206) / 2.0L M274 (W205)
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (40 TFSI)
Power
204 hp (W206 C200) / 258 hp (C300)
190 hp @ 4,200–6,000 rpm
Torque
300 Nm (W206 C200) / 400 Nm (C300)
320 Nm @ 1,450–4,200 rpm
Drivetrain
RWD or 4MATIC AWD
Front-Wheel Drive or Quattro AWD
0–100 km/h
6.0 sec (C300) – 7.3 sec (C200)
7.3 sec
Top speed
246 km/h
241 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.8 km/L (C200 MHEV) / 14.2 km/L (C300)
16.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
City
12.5 km/L (C200) / 11.0 km/L (C300)
13.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 16.8 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Highway
18.5 km/L (C200) / 17.2 km/L (C300)
19.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 22.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Tank size
66 L
54 L
CO₂ emissions
143 g/km
134 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205 / W206 Series)
Audi A4 (B9 / B9.5 Series)
Production years
2014–2024
2017–2023
Body type
4-Door Executive Saloon
4-Door Saloon / Avant Estate Wagon
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol, Mild Hybrid, Diesel
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
1,496 cc (W206 C200 MHEV) / 1,991 cc (W205 C200/C300) / 1,950 cc (C220d)
1,395 cc / 1,984 cc / 1,968 cc
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD or 4MATIC AWD
FWD or Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
145 mm
135 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- W206 1.5L engine sub-1,500 cc import duty tax advantage.
- Portrait 11.9-inch central MBUX touchscreen layout.
- Smooth 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission.
- Sub-2,000 cc customs tax advantage: All 1.4L and 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket.
- Audi Virtual Cockpit digital display: 12.3-inch high-resolution instrument panel with Google Maps.
- Excellent 16.0+ km/L fuel economy: Efficient B-cycle combustion process cuts highway fuel usage.
- High highway stability: Rigid chassis and responsive steering for confident long-distance cruising.
What’s not so good
- Low 145 mm ground clearance requires care on tall speed bumps.
- High CRSP baseline on recent W206 years.
- 135 mm ground clearance: Low front overhang requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps.
- S tronic dual-clutch fluid maintenance: Demands regular servicing every 60,000 km.