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Mercedes-Benz GLC250
Mandai score
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
5
Most popular trim
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,656 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,644 mm
Wheelbase
2,873 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
Boot space
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,735 kg
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
Power
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent AWD
0–100 km/h
7.3 sec
Top speed
222 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.5 km/L
City
11.0 km/L
Highway
16.0 km/L
Tank size
66 L
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Engine sizes
1,991 cc
Transmission
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
180 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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
- 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.