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Subaru LegacyMercedes-Benz C-ClassAudi A4
Mandai score
7.5/10
8.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,600,000
KSh 5,800,000
KSh 3,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2014-2024
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
4
45
4
Most popular trim
Legacy B4 Limited / 2.5i EyeSight / Sport
C200 / C300 / C220d AMG Line
A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Legacy B4 2.5L / 2.4T
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol
Fuel consumption
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 888 km a tank
15.8 km/L6.3 L/100km combined · about 1043 km a tank
16.0 km/L6.3 L/100km combined · about 864 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,436 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,365 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,419 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,185 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,800 mm
4,686 mm (W205) / 4,751 mm (W206)
4,762 mm
Width
1,840 mm
1,820 mm
1,847 mm
Height
1,500 mm
1,438 mm
1,428 mm
Wheelbase
2,750 mm
2,840 mm (W205) / 2,865 mm (W206)
2,820 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
145 mm
135 mm
Boot space
506 L
455 L (W205) / 450 L (W206)
460 L (Saloon) / 495 L (Avant)
Kerb weight
1,530 kg
1,570 kg
1,450 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
1.5L M254 Turbo MHEV (W206) / 2.0L M274 (W205)
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (40 TFSI)
Power
175 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
204 hp (W206 C200) / 258 hp (C300)
190 hp @ 4,200–6,000 rpm
Torque
235 Nm @ 4,000 rpm / 376 Nm (2.4T)
300 Nm (W206 C200) / 400 Nm (C300)
320 Nm @ 1,450–4,200 rpm
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
RWD or 4MATIC AWD
Front-Wheel Drive or Quattro AWD
0–100 km/h
8.4 sec
6.0 sec (C300) – 7.3 sec (C200)
7.3 sec
Top speed
210 km/h
246 km/h
241 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (2.4T)
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
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 9.8 km/L (2.4T)
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
17.5 km/L (2.5L) / 15.0 km/L (2.4T)
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
60 L
66 L
54 L
CO₂ emissions
156 g/km
143 g/km
134 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Legacy B4 (BN / BW Series)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205 / W206 Series)
Audi A4 (B9 / B9.5 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2014–2024
2017–2023
Body type
Saloon
4-Door Executive Saloon
4-Door Saloon / Avant Estate Wagon
Seating capacity
5
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol, Mild Hybrid, Diesel
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
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
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
9-Speed Automatic
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
RWD or 4MATIC AWD
FWD or Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
150 mm
145 mm
135 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Outstanding high-speed highway stability: Long wheelbase and Symmetrical AWD track rock-solid at speed.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.5L FB25 engine qualifies for 25% excise tax bracket.
- Plush executive cabin: High-grade leather, Harman Kardon audio, and whisper-quiet acoustic glass.
- 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
- 150 mm ground clearance: Mind steep estate speed bumps when carrying passengers.
- CVT rubber-band effect under hard acceleration: Lineartronic CVT prioritizes smooth cruising.
- 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.