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Subaru LevorgMercedes-Benz GLC250
Mandai score
8/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,650,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Levorg 1.6 GT-S EyeSight / 2.0 STI Sport / 1.8 STI Sport EX
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Levorg 1.6T / 1.8T / 2.0T DIT
Fuel consumption
17.4 km/L5.7 L/100km combined · about 1044 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,304 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,044 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,690 mm
4,656 mm
Width
1,795 mm
1,890 mm
Height
1,490 mm
1,644 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
2,873 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
180 mm
Boot space
561 L (1,446 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,560 kg
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L FA20 DIT Turbo / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo Boxer
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
Power
300 hp @ 5,600 rpm (2.0T) / 177 hp (1.8T)
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
400 Nm @ 2,000–4,800 rpm (2.0T) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
4MATIC Permanent AWD
0–100 km/h
5.5 sec (2.0T) / 7.8 sec (1.8T)
7.3 sec
Top speed
240 km/h
222 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.2 km/L (2.0T) / 16.5 km/L (1.8T) / 17.4 km/L (1.6T)
13.5 km/L
City
10.5 km/L (2.0T) / 13.8 km/L (1.8T) / 14.5 km/L (1.6T)
11.0 km/L
Highway
15.8 km/L (2.0T) / 18.5 km/L (1.8T) / 19.8 km/L (1.6T)
16.0 km/L
Tank size
60 L
66 L
CO₂ emissions
164 g/km
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Sport Station Wagon
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (DIT Turbo)
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Engine sizes
1,599 cc (1.6T) / 1,795 cc (1.8T) / 1,998 cc (2.0T)
1,991 cc
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
145 mm
180 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Raw 300 hp WRX turbo performance (2.0T): 0–100 km/h in 5.5 seconds with 400 Nm torque.
- Practical 561 L estate boot: Carries massive family luggage while delivering sports car speed.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: 1.6T, 1.8T, and 2.0T engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
- 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
- 145 mm ground clearance: Mind steep estate speed bumps and rough unpaved roads.
- Requires 95+ octane high-octane petrol: High-strung DIT turbo engines demand premium fuel.
- 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.