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Audi Q5

Benchmark German executive crossover featuring Quattro all-wheel drive, 208 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

Highest ratedBest value

Mercedes-Benz GLC250

Compact luxury crossover with 211 hp turbo power and 4MATIC AWD.

Volvo XC60

Understated mid-size family safety option built with phenomenal ride isolation, 216 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Audi Q5Mercedes-Benz GLC250Volvo XC60

Mandai score

8.5/10

8/10

7/10

Typical price

KSh 4,800,000

KSh 6,800,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

–

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Transmission

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Fuel consumption

14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank

13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank

18.2 km/L5.5 L/100km combined · about 1292 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,251 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,514 for 1,000 km · diesel

Dimensions

Length

4,663 mm

4,656 mm

4,688 mm

Width

1,893 mm

1,890 mm

1,902 mm

Height

1,659 mm

1,644 mm

1,658 mm

Wheelbase

2,819 mm

2,873 mm

2,865 mm

Ground clearance

208 mm

180 mm

216 mm (250 mm Air)

Boot space

550 L

550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)

505 L (1,432 L folded)

Kerb weight

1,735 kg

1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)

Seats

Specifications

Engine

2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)

2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4

2.0L D4/D5 Twin-Turbo Clean Diesel / 2.0L T5 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L T8 PHEV

Power

252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm

211 hp @ 5,500 rpm

190 hp (D4) / 235 hp (D5) / 250 hp (T5) / 407–455 hp combined (T8 PHEV)

Torque

370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm

350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm

400 Nm (D4) / 480 Nm (D5) / 350 Nm (T5) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV)

Drivetrain

Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology

4MATIC Permanent AWD

Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD

0–100 km/h

6.3 sec

7.3 sec

4.9 sec (T8 PHEV) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.2 sec (D5)

Top speed

237 km/h

222 km/h

220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)

Fuel economy

Combined

14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

13.5 km/L

18.2 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 13.8 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 38.0 km/L equivalent (T8 PHEV)

City

11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

11.0 km/L

15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)

Highway

16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

16.0 km/L

20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)

Tank size

70 L

66 L

71 L (Petrol/Diesel) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)

CO₂ emissions

154 g/km

152 g/km

144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)

At a glance

Model

Audi Q5 (FY Series)

Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)

Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Executive Crossover SUV

5-Door Executive Compact SUV

5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover

Seating capacity

5 seats

Fuel types

Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)

Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)

Petrol, Clean Diesel, Plug-In Hybrid (T8 Recharge)

Engine sizes

1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc

1,991 cc

1,969 cc (2.0L T5 / T6 / D4 / D5 / T8 PHEV)

Transmission

7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic

9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Geartronic Automatic

Drivetrain

Quattro All-Wheel Drive

4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive

FWD or BorgWarner AWD

Ground clearance

208 mm

180 mm

216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)

Source market

Japan / UK (RHD)

Japan (RHD)

UK / 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.

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.

Phenomenal ride isolation and quiet cabin: Suppresses road noise and vibration on rough unpaved roads.
Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: Entire 2.0L petrol, diesel, and T8 PHEV lineup qualifies for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
High 216 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
407–455 hp T8 Recharge PHEV performance: Launches 0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds with zero-emission city commuting.

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.

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.

High CRSP customs valuation: Import tax duty represents a solid luxury investment.
Optional air suspension compressor care: Rear air bellows require inspection over rough roads.