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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 rated

Volvo XC60

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC250

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

Best value
Audi Q5Volvo XC60Mercedes-Benz GLC250
Mandai score
8.5/10
7/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 48,000,007,800,000
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
XC60 D4 / D5 AWD R-Design / T5 AWD Inscription / T8 Recharge PHEV
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Dimensions

Length
4,663 mm
4,688 mm
4,656 mm
Width
1,893 mm
1,902 mm
1,890 mm
Height
1,659 mm
1,658 mm
1,644 mm
Wheelbase
2,819 mm
2,865 mm
2,873 mm
Ground clearance
208 mm
216 mm (250 mm Air)
180 mm
Boot space
550 L
505 L (1,432 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,735 kg
1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5
5

Specifications

Engine
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
2.0L D4/D5 Twin-Turbo Clean Diesel / 2.0L T5 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L T8 PHEV
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
Power
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
190 hp (D4) / 235 hp (D5) / 250 hp (T5) / 407–455 hp combined (T8 PHEV)
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
400 Nm (D4) / 480 Nm (D5) / 350 Nm (T5) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV)
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD
4MATIC Permanent AWD
0–100 km/h
6.3 sec
4.9 sec (T8 PHEV) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.2 sec (D5)
7.3 sec
Top speed
237 km/h
220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)
222 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
18.2 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 13.8 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 38.0 km/L equivalent (T8 PHEV)
13.5 km/L
City
11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)
11.0 km/L
Highway
16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)
16.0 km/L
Tank size
70 L
71 L (Petrol/Diesel) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)
66 L
CO₂ emissions
154 g/km
144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)
152 g/km

At a glance

Model
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Seating capacity
5 seats
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Petrol, Clean Diesel, Plug-In Hybrid (T8 Recharge)
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Engine sizes
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
1,969 cc (2.0L T5 / T6 / D4 / D5 / T8 PHEV)
1,991 cc
Transmission
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
FWD or BorgWarner AWD
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
208 mm
216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)
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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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