Mercedes-Benz C-Class Review
2014-2024
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205 LCI and modern W206 generation) is the benchmark executive saloon in Kenya. Extends from clean late W205 entries to the tech-focused W206 digital cockpit, landed prices range from KSh 3.2M to KSh 8.5M.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
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.
What’s not so good
- Low 145 mm ground clearance requires care on tall speed bumps.
- High CRSP baseline on recent W206 years.
Most popular: C200 / C300 / C220d AMG Line
45 doorsPetrol, Diesel, HybridAutomatic
At a glance
- Model
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205 / W206 Series)
- Production years
- 2014–2024
- Body type
- 4-Door Executive Saloon
- Seating capacity
- 5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Mild Hybrid, Diesel
- Engine sizes
- 1,496 cc (W206 C200 MHEV) / 1,991 cc (W205 C200/C300) / 1,950 cc (C220d)
- Transmission
- 9-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD or 4MATIC AWD
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
- Source market
- UK / Japan (RHD)
Fuel consumption
Manufacturer / import-market figures: 15.8 km/L (C200 MHEV) / 14.2 km/L (C300). Tank: 66 L (about 1043 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 1,816 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,227 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 14,365
- Full tank (66 L)
- KES 14,979
Based on petrol at KES 226.96/L, 15-10-2026 to 14-11-2026. Combined economy unless stated.
Work out a trip cost →Trims & variants
- Setup
1.5L turbo petrol + EQ Boost (204 hp / 300 Nm), 9G-TRONIC, RWD, 15.8 km/L.
Package tiers
C-Class trims progress from elegant executive lines to aggressive AMG Line styling.
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| Avantgarde | Executive comfort | Artico leather, 11.9-inch MBUX display, ambient lighting, 17-inch alloys. |
| AMG Line | Sport executive | Star-pattern grille, AMG aero styling, sports seats, Nappa wheel, 18/19-inch AMG alloys. |
About the Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The W206 C200 carries a 1.5L Turbo MHEV engine (1,496 cc / 204 hp), qualifying for KRA's sub-1,500 cc tax valuation bracket and saving over KSh 1.5M in duty.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
