The A200 is part of the A-Class lineup which 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 A200 Engine and Transmission Options

The A200 comes two engine options;

1. A turbocharged 1.6 Litre 115 KW petrol engine – in the A200 BlueEFFICIENCY
2. A 1.8 Litre 100 KW turbo-diesel engine- 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 A200 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 A200 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 A200 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 A200 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 A200 Alternatives you can buy in Kenya: Audi A3, BMW 1 Series, Volvo V40, VW Golf and Peugeot 308

Mercedes A200 Price in Kenya: https://cars.topcar.co.ke/vehicles/mercedes-benz/a-class

Import the Mercedes A200 in Kenya: https://topcar.co.ke/import-your-car/