The Mercedes Benz A-Class is a luxury subcompact that has been in production for four generations since 1997. In the first two generations that lasted from 1997 to 2013, it was a tall, boxy car that many people compared to a delivery van. This changed in 2013 when Mercedes redesigned it entirely and came up with a masterpiece that is now firmly on top of its class.

Mercedes A-Class

Mercedes A-Class Engine and Transmission Options

The third generation A-Class comes with a choice of four engines, both petrol and diesel. These are;
1. A turbocharged 1.6 Litre 90 KW petrol engine – Offered in the A180 BlueEFFICIENCY
2. A turbocharged 1.6 Litre 115 KW petrol engine – Offered in the A200 BlueEFFICIENCY
3. A turbocharged 2.0 Litre 155 KW petrol engine – Offered in the A250 Sport AMG
4. A 1.8 Litre 100 KW turbo-diesel engine- Offered in the A200 CDI

These are linked to either a 7-speed 7G-DCT automatic transmission or a 6-Speed manual transmission and available only in 2WD(Front).

Mercedes A-Class Interior 

The A-Class is a spacious and roomy hatchback that feels as spacious as the C-Class. At the first row, both seats have excellent legroom and can comfortably accommodate tall people. At the second row, the legroom is similarly good and tall people will find it comfortable.

Mercedes A-Class Interior

Mercedes A-Class Exterior

This is where the A-Class stands out. Far from the van-like looks of its predecessors, the new design is sporty and sophisticated. It has a long bonnet which makes it look big and the LED headlights with daytime running lights add a touch of class.

Mercedes A-Class Exterior

Mercedes A-Class Maintenance Costs in Kenya

Service parts for the A-Class are fairly priced and available in major towns in Kenya. Body parts are expensive and not as easily available even within Nairobi. You can get listings for Mercedes Benz spare part dealers in this link

Mercedes A-Class Reliability

When it comes to Mercedes Benz, proper maintenance is critical to its long term reliability and longevity. If well maintained, the A-Class can run for years without problems but if you skimp on maintenance, things can get nasty. The A-Class is an advanced car with lots of electronics and sensors that control pretty much everything from simple tasks such as turning on wipers to complex tasks such as monitoring lane activity and blind spots. If something goes wrong with these sensors and this usually happens if the car is poorly maintained, the consequences can be serious and costly.

Mercedes A-Class Alternatives you can buy in Kenya: Audi A3, BMW 1 Series, Volvo V40, VW Golf and Peugeot 308

Mercedes A-Class Price in Kenya: https://cars.topcar.co.ke/vehicles/mercedes-benz/a-class

Import the Mercedes A-Class in Kenya: https://topcar.co.ke/import-your-car/