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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Premium hatchback and sedan variations with sharp dual-screen MBUX digital layouts.
Highest rated
Volvo V40Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Mandai score
7.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,600,000
KSh 3,300,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Compact Hatchbacks
–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Doors
5
54
Most popular trim
V40 T3 / T4 R-Design / D2 / D4 Cross Country
A180 / A200 AMG Line / A250e PHEV
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,370 mm
4,419 mm (Hatch) / 4,549 mm (Saloon)
Width
1,802 mm
1,796 mm
Height
1,445 mm (Cross Country: 1,458 mm)
1,440 mm
Wheelbase
2,647 mm
2,729 mm
Ground clearance
144 mm (156 mm Cross Country)
140 mm
Boot space
335 L (1,032 L folded)
370 L (Hatch) / 405 L (Saloon)
Kerb weight
1,360 kg (1,420 kg D4)
1,365 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L B4154T T3 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L D4204T D4 Clean Diesel
1.33L M282 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L M260
Power
152 hp (1.5L T3) / 190 hp (2.0L D4 Diesel)
163 hp (A200) / 224 hp (A250)
Torque
250 Nm (1.5L T3) / 400 Nm (2.0L D4 Diesel)
250 Nm (A200) / 350 Nm (A250)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / All-Wheel Drive
FWD or 4MATIC AWD
0–100 km/h
8.3 sec (1.5T T3) / 7.2 sec (2.0L D4)
6.2 sec (A250) – 8.0 sec (A200)
Top speed
210 km/h
225 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
18.2 km/L (1.5L T3) / 23.5 km/L (2.0L D4 Clean Diesel)
17.5 km/L (A200) / 15.0 km/L (A250)
City
15.0 km/L (1.5L T3) / 20.5 km/L (2.0L D4 Clean Diesel)
14.2 km/L (A200) / 12.0 km/L (A250)
Highway
21.0 km/L (1.5L T3) / 26.0 km/L (2.0L D4 Clean Diesel)
20.5 km/L (A200) / 18.0 km/L (A250)
Tank size
62 L
43 L
CO₂ emissions
127 g/km (T3) / 99 g/km (D4)
133 g/km
At a glance
Model
Volvo V40 & V40 Cross Country
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177 / V177 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Premium Compact Hatchback / Lifted Wagon
5-Door Hatchback / 4-Door Saloon
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (Drive-E), Clean Diesel (D4)
Petrol, Diesel, PHEV
Engine sizes
1,498 cc (1.5L T3) / 1,969 cc (2.0L T4 / D2 / D4)
1,332 cc (A180/A200) / 1,991 cc (A250)
Transmission
6/8-Speed Geartronic Automatic
7-Speed / 8-Speed DCT Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or AWD (Cross Country)
FWD or 4MATIC AWD
Ground clearance
144 mm (Standard) / 156 mm (Cross Country)
140 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Pioneering Scandinavian safety suite: City Safety auto-braking, blind spot BLIS, and pedestrian protection.
- Sub-1,500 cc duty advantage on 1.5L T3: Qualifies for KRA's lower customs tax valuation tier.
- 23.5 km/L D4 clean diesel efficiency: 400 Nm torque delivers sports-hatch acceleration with low fuel costs.
- Thor's Hammer LED headlights & floating console: Distinctive interior and exterior styling.
- 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
- Compact 335 L boot space: Smaller cargo capacity than a Volkswagen Golf or Mazda Axela.
- Low 144 mm ground clearance on standard hatch: V40 Cross Country (156 mm) recommended for rough estate roads.
- 140 mm ground clearance requires care over tall speed bumps.
- Firm ride on 18-inch AMG alloy wheels.