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Mercedes-Benz GLC250
Compact luxury crossover with 211 hp turbo power and 4MATIC AWD.
Highest ratedBest value
Range Rover EvoqueMercedes-Benz GLC250
Mandai score
7/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 5,500,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Evoque P200 / D180 / P300e R-Dynamic SE
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
12.8 km/L7.8 L/100km combined · about 858 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,773 / 100 kmKSh 18 a km · KSh 17,731 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,371 mm
4,656 mm
Width
1,904 mm
1,890 mm
Height
1,649 mm
1,644 mm
Wheelbase
2,681 mm
2,873 mm
Ground clearance
212 mm
180 mm
Boot space
591 L (1,383 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,815 kg
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L P200 Turbo Petrol / D180 Diesel / P300e PHEV
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
Power
200 hp (P200) / 180 hp (D180) / 309 hp (P300e)
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
320 Nm (P200) / 430 Nm (D180) / 540 Nm (P300e)
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Efficient Driveline AWD with Terrain Response 2
4MATIC Permanent AWD
0–100 km/h
6.4 sec (P300e) – 8.5 sec (P200)
7.3 sec
Top speed
216 km/h
222 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
12.8 km/L (P200) / 16.2 km/L (D180) / 45.0 km/L (P300e PHEV)
13.5 km/L
City
10.2 km/L (P200) / 13.8 km/L (D180) / 55 km EV range (P300e)
11.0 km/L
Highway
15.0 km/L (P200) / 18.2 km/L (D180) / 28.0 km/L (P300e)
16.0 km/L
Tank size
67 L (Petrol) / 65 L (Diesel) / 57 L (PHEV)
66 L
CO₂ emissions
143 g/km
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Range Rover Evoque (L551 Series)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Luxury SUV
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, MHEV, PHEV
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Engine sizes
1,997 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,498 cc (1.5L PHEV)
1,991 cc
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Efficient Driveline AWD with Terrain Response 2
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
212 mm
180 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- High status appeal and flush deployable door handle design.
- Sub-2,000 cc engine tax advantage across all trims.
- High 212 mm ground clearance for urban speed bumps.
- 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
- Compact rear cabin legroom.
- 9-speed automatic can feel busy in low-speed Nairobi traffic.
- 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.