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Audi Q5BMW X3Mercedes-Benz GLC250
Mandai score
8.5/10
8/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 48,000,007,800,000
KSh 49,000,008,200,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
X3 xDrive20d M Sport / xDrive30i M Sport
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank
16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,401 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,010 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,663 mm
4,708 mm
4,656 mm
Width
1,893 mm
1,891 mm
1,890 mm
Height
1,659 mm
1,676 mm
1,644 mm
Wheelbase
2,819 mm
2,864 mm
2,873 mm
Ground clearance
208 mm
204 mm
180 mm
Boot space
550 L
550 L (1,600 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,735 kg
1,750 kg
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
Power
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
Intelligent xDrive AWD
4MATIC Permanent AWD
0–100 km/h
6.3 sec
6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)
7.3 sec
Top speed
237 km/h
213 km/h – 240 km/h
222 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i)
13.5 km/L
City
11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i)
11.0 km/L
Highway
16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i)
16.0 km/L
Tank size
70 L
68 L
66 L
CO₂ emissions
154 g/km
138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Seating capacity
5 seats
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Engine sizes
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)
1,991 cc
Transmission
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
208 mm
204 mm
180 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and unpaved estate roads.
- Sub-2,500 cc duty advantage: 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty rate.
- Quattro all-wheel drive traction: Instant torque distribution for wet asphalt and murram roads.
- Audi Virtual Cockpit & Bang & Olufsen audio: Premium 12.3-inch digital cluster and 3D sound system.
- High 204 mm ground clearance: Confidently clears deep ruts, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry roads.
- Sub-2,000 cc tax advantage: Both 2.0L diesel and petrol engines qualify for 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- Practical 550 L boot space: Generous cargo capacity expanding to 1,600 L with 40:20:40 split rear seats.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.0L engine qualifies for 25% excise tax bracket, saving huge customs duties.
- Refined 9G-TRONIC transmission: 9 gear ratios deliver smooth acceleration and quiet 1,400 rpm highway cruising.
- Prestige cabin craftsmanship: Artico leather upholstery, Burmester surround audio, and MBUX infotainment.
What’s not so good
- S tronic fluid service requirements: Demands genuine Audi dual-clutch fluid replacement every 60,000 km.
- Firm ride on 20-inch S Line wheels: Transmits minor road vibrations on corrugated gravel tracks.
- Firm ride on 20-inch M Sport wheels: Low-profile tires transmit road roughness over corrugated gravel tracks.
- DPF filter maintenance: 2.0L diesel models require periodic long highway runs to clean particulate filters.
- Firmer ride on 19/20-inch AMG rims: AMG Line low-profile tires transmit road firmness over unpaved estate roads.
- Specialized Mercedes maintenance: Demands MB 229.5 spec synthetic oil and specialized Star Diagnostic scanners.