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Audi A3Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Mandai score
8/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,800,000
KSh 3,300,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Doors
5
54
Most popular trim
A3 1.4 TFSI / 30 TFSI S Line
A180 / A200 AMG Line / A250e PHEV
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
1.4L / 1.5L TFSI Turbo Petrol
Fuel consumption
17.5 km/L5.7 L/100km combined · about 875 km a tank
17.5 km/L5.7 L/100km combined · about 753 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,297 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,969 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,297 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,969 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,343 mm (Sportback) / 4,495 mm (Saloon)
4,419 mm (Hatch) / 4,549 mm (Saloon)
Width
1,816 mm
1,796 mm
Height
1,430 mm
1,440 mm
Wheelbase
2,636 mm
2,729 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
140 mm
Boot space
380 L (Sportback) / 425 L (Saloon)
370 L (Hatch) / 405 L (Saloon)
Kerb weight
1,280 kg
1,365 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.4L TFSI Turbo Petrol (30 TFSI)
1.33L M282 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L M260
Power
150 hp @ 5,000 rpm
163 hp (A200) / 224 hp (A250)
Torque
250 Nm @ 1,500–3,500 rpm
250 Nm (A200) / 350 Nm (A250)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
FWD or 4MATIC AWD
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
6.2 sec (A250) – 8.0 sec (A200)
Top speed
224 km/h
225 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
17.5 km/L (1.4T) / 18.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
17.5 km/L (A200) / 15.0 km/L (A250)
City
14.5 km/L (1.4T) / 15.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
14.2 km/L (A200) / 12.0 km/L (A250)
Highway
20.5 km/L (1.4T) / 21.5 km/L (1.5T MHEV)
20.5 km/L (A200) / 18.0 km/L (A250)
Tank size
50 L
43 L
CO₂ emissions
119 g/km
133 g/km
At a glance
Model
Audi A3 (8V Facelift / 8Y Series)
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177 / V177 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Sportback / 4-Door Saloon
5-Door Hatchback / 4-Door Saloon
Seating capacity
5 seats
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI), Mild Hybrid (MHEV)
Petrol, Diesel, PHEV
Engine sizes
1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,984 cc
1,332 cc (A180/A200) / 1,991 cc (A250)
Transmission
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
7-Speed / 8-Speed DCT Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or Quattro AWD
FWD or 4MATIC AWD
Ground clearance
140 mm
140 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 140 mm ground clearance requires care over tall speed bumps.
- Firm ride on 18-inch AMG alloy wheels.