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Mercedes-Benz C-ClassSubaru Legacy
Mandai score
8.5/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 5,800,000
KSh 2,600,000
Years
2014-2024
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
45
4
Most popular trim
C200 / C300 / C220d AMG Line
Legacy B4 Limited / 2.5i EyeSight / Sport
Dealer listings
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
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 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,686 mm (W205) / 4,751 mm (W206)
4,800 mm
Width
1,820 mm
1,840 mm
Height
1,438 mm
1,500 mm
Wheelbase
2,840 mm (W205) / 2,865 mm (W206)
2,750 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
150 mm
Boot space
455 L (W205) / 450 L (W206)
506 L
Kerb weight
1,570 kg
1,530 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L M254 Turbo MHEV (W206) / 2.0L M274 (W205)
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
Power
204 hp (W206 C200) / 258 hp (C300)
175 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
Torque
300 Nm (W206 C200) / 400 Nm (C300)
235 Nm @ 4,000 rpm / 376 Nm (2.4T)
Drivetrain
RWD or 4MATIC AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
6.0 sec (C300) – 7.3 sec (C200)
8.4 sec
Top speed
246 km/h
210 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.8 km/L (C200 MHEV) / 14.2 km/L (C300)
14.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (2.4T)
City
12.5 km/L (C200) / 11.0 km/L (C300)
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 9.8 km/L (2.4T)
Highway
18.5 km/L (C200) / 17.2 km/L (C300)
17.5 km/L (2.5L) / 15.0 km/L (2.4T)
Tank size
66 L
60 L
CO₂ emissions
143 g/km
156 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205 / W206 Series)
Subaru Legacy B4 (BN / BW Series)
Production years
2014–2024
2017–2023
Body type
4-Door Executive Saloon
Saloon
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Mild Hybrid, Diesel
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,496 cc (W206 C200 MHEV) / 1,991 cc (W205 C200/C300) / 1,950 cc (C220d)
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
RWD or 4MATIC AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
145 mm
150 mm
Source market
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.
- 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.
- 150 mm ground clearance: Mind steep estate speed bumps when carrying passengers.
- CVT rubber-band effect under hard acceleration: Lineartronic CVT prioritizes smooth cruising.