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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.

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Mazda Atenza

Premium executive sedan and wagon layout using SkyActiv tech with up to 19.6 km/L diesel efficiency.

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Subaru Legacy

Comfortable executive saloon focusing on whisper-quiet cabin refinement, stable highway cruising, and Symmetrical AWD.

Mercedes-Benz C-ClassMazda AtenzaSubaru Legacy
Mandai score
8.5/10
8.5/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 5,800,000
KSh 2,300,000
KSh 2,600,000
Years
2014-2024
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
45
45
4
Most popular trim
C200 / C300 / C220d AMG Line
Atenza 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Legacy B4 Limited / 2.5i EyeSight / Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Fuel and running cost

Trim
Subaru Legacy B4 2.5L / 2.4T
Fuel consumption
15.8 km/L6.3 L/100km combined · about 1043 km a tank
19.6 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1215 km a tank
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 888 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,436 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,365 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,162 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,620 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
4,686 mm (W205) / 4,751 mm (W206)
4,865 mm (Saloon) / 4,805 mm (Wagon)
4,800 mm
Width
1,820 mm
1,840 mm
1,840 mm
Height
1,438 mm
1,450 mm
1,500 mm
Wheelbase
2,840 mm (W205) / 2,865 mm (W206)
2,830 mm
2,750 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
165 mm
150 mm
Boot space
455 L (W205) / 450 L (W206)
489 L (Saloon) / 522 L (Wagon expanded to 1,664 L)
506 L
Kerb weight
1,570 kg
1,510 kg
1,530 kg
Seats
5
5
5

Specifications

Engine
1.5L M254 Turbo MHEV (W206) / 2.0L M274 (W205)
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
Power
204 hp (W206 C200) / 258 hp (C300)
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
175 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
Torque
300 Nm (W206 C200) / 400 Nm (C300)
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
235 Nm @ 4,000 rpm / 376 Nm (2.4T)
Drivetrain
RWD or 4MATIC AWD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
6.0 sec (C300) – 7.3 sec (C200)
7.9 sec
8.4 sec
Top speed
246 km/h
223 km/h
210 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
15.8 km/L (C200 MHEV) / 14.2 km/L (C300)
19.6 km/L (2.2D) / 14.8 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
14.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (2.4T)
City
12.5 km/L (C200) / 11.0 km/L (C300)
16.5 km/L (2.2D) / 12.0 km/L (Petrol)
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 9.8 km/L (2.4T)
Highway
18.5 km/L (C200) / 17.2 km/L (C300)
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 17.5 km/L (Petrol)
17.5 km/L (2.5L) / 15.0 km/L (2.4T)
Tank size
66 L
62 L
60 L
CO₂ emissions
143 g/km
133 g/km
156 g/km

At a glance

Model
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205 / W206 Series)
Mazda Atenza (GJ / GL Series)
Subaru Legacy B4 (BN / BW Series)
Production years
2014–2024
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
4-Door Executive Saloon
4-Door Saloon / 5-Door Station Wagon
Saloon
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Mild Hybrid, Diesel
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,496 cc (W206 C200 MHEV) / 1,991 cc (W205 C200/C300) / 1,950 cc (C220d)
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
RWD or 4MATIC AWD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
145 mm
165 mm
150 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD JDM spec)

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.
  • Massive 450 Nm low-end diesel torque.
  • Premium Nappa leather interior craftsmanship.
  • Sub-2,500 cc import duty tax advantage.
  • 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.
What’s not so good
  • Low 145 mm ground clearance requires care on tall speed bumps.
  • High CRSP baseline on recent W206 years.
  • Low 165 mm ground clearance requires care on steep estate speed bumps.
  • Requires low-SAPS C3 diesel oil.
  • 150 mm ground clearance: Mind steep estate speed bumps when carrying passengers.
  • CVT rubber-band effect under hard acceleration: Lineartronic CVT prioritizes smooth cruising.
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