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Subaru Outback
The definitive estate tourer featuring 213–220 mm ground clearance, exceptional long-distance ride comfort, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.
Highest ratedBest value
Mercedes-Benz GLC250Subaru Outback
Mandai score
8/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 4,150,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T
Fuel consumption
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 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
4,870 mm
Width
1,890 mm
1,875 mm
Height
1,644 mm
1,675 mm
Wheelbase
2,873 mm
2,745 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
Boot space
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
522 L (1,800 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,735 kg
1,620 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
Power
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
7.3 sec
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
Top speed
222 km/h
210 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.5 km/L
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
City
11.0 km/L
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
Highway
16.0 km/L
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
Tank size
66 L
63 L
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
161 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Estate Crossover Tourer
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,991 cc
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
Transmission
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
180 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
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.
- Exceptional long-distance ride comfort: Plush suspension absorbs upcountry road ripples effortlessly.
- High 213–220 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved murram roads, ruts, and deep puddles.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: Both 2.5L and 2.4T engines qualify for 25% excise tax bracket.
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.
- Long 4.87-meter overall length: Requires care when parallel parking in tight Nairobi streets.
- Lineartronic CVT under towing: Demands auxiliary CVT fluid cooler for heavy trailer towing.