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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 GLC250Audi Q5
Mandai score
8/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
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Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,656 mm
4,663 mm
Width
1,890 mm
1,893 mm
Height
1,644 mm
1,659 mm
Wheelbase
2,873 mm
2,819 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
208 mm
Boot space
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
550 L
Kerb weight
1,735 kg
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
Power
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent AWD
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
0–100 km/h
7.3 sec
6.3 sec
Top speed
222 km/h
237 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.5 km/L
14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
City
11.0 km/L
11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Highway
16.0 km/L
16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Tank size
66 L
70 L
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
154 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
1,991 cc
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
Transmission
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
180 mm
208 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.