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Audi Q2

Compact German luxury crossover featuring polygon styling, Virtual Cockpit tech, and sub-1,500 cc import duty savings.

Best value

BMW X3

Versatile premium compact SUV combining intelligent xDrive AWD, 204 mm ground clearance, 16.2 km/L diesel efficiency, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Mercedes-Benz GLC250

Compact luxury crossover with 211 hp turbo power and 4MATIC AWD.

Audi Q2BMW X3Mercedes-Benz GLC250

Mandai score

7/10

8/10

Typical price

KSh 2,900,000

KSh 4,900,000

KSh 4,800,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

–

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol

Transmission

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Fuel consumption

18.0 km/L5.6 L/100km combined · about 900 km a tank

16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank

13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,261 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,609 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,406 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,059 for 1,000 km · diesel

KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,191 mm

4,708 mm

4,656 mm

Width

1,794 mm

1,891 mm

1,890 mm

Height

1,508 mm

1,676 mm

1,644 mm

Wheelbase

2,601 mm

2,864 mm

2,873 mm

Ground clearance

150 mm

204 mm

180 mm

Boot space

405 L

550 L (1,600 L folded; 450 L on xDrive30e PHEV)

550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)

Kerb weight

1,280 kg

1,750 kg (xDrive20d) / 1,990 kg (xDrive30e PHEV)

1,735 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

1.4L TFSI Turbo Petrol (Cylinder on Demand)

2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol / 3.0L B58 Turbo Inline-6

2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4

Power

150 hp @ 5,000 rpm

190 hp (20d) / 252 hp (30i) / 292 hp combined (30e PHEV) / 382 hp (M40i)

211 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque

250 Nm @ 1,500–3,500 rpm

400 Nm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i) / 420 Nm (30e PHEV) / 500 Nm (M40i)

350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Intelligent xDrive AWD

4MATIC Permanent AWD

0–100 km/h

8.5 sec

8.0 sec (20d) / 6.3 sec (30i) / 6.1 sec (30e PHEV) / 4.5 sec (M40i)

7.3 sec

Top speed

212 km/h

213 km/h – 250 km/h

222 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

18.0 km/L (1.0T) / 16.5 km/L (1.4T)

16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i) / 41.0 km/L equiv. (xDrive30e) / 10.8 km/L (M40i)

13.5 km/L

City

15.0 km/L (1.0T) / 13.5 km/L (1.4T)

13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i) / 45 km EV range (xDrive30e) / 8.5 km/L (M40i)

11.0 km/L

Highway

21.0 km/L (1.0T) / 19.5 km/L (1.4T)

18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i) / 16.5 km/L hybrid mode (xDrive30e) / 12.8 km/L (M40i)

16.0 km/L

Tank size

50 L

68 L (50 L xDrive30e PHEV)

66 L

CO₂ emissions

122 g/km

138 g/km (20d) / 49 g/km (30e PHEV)

152 g/km

At a glance

Model

Audi Q2 (GA Series)

BMW X3 (G01 Series)

Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Compact Urban Crossover

5-Door Premium Compact Crossover

5-Door Executive Compact SUV

Seating capacity

5 seats

Fuel types

Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)

Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)

Engine sizes

999 cc / 1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,968 cc

1,995 cc (2.0D) / 1,998 cc (2.0T / 2.0T PHEV) / 2,998 cc (3.0T M40i)

1,991 cc

Transmission

7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic

9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD or Quattro AWD

Intelligent xDrive AWD

4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

150 mm

204 mm

180 mm

Source market

Japan / UK (RHD)

UK / Japan / South Africa (RHD)

Japan (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

Sub-1,500 cc customs tax advantage: 1.0L and 1.4L/1.5L engines qualify for lowest KRA tax bracket.
Premium Audi Virtual Cockpit: 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with Google Maps navigation views.
Excellent 16.5+ km/L fuel economy: Cylinder on Demand (CoD) tech deactivates 2 cylinders under light load.
Compact urban agility: Easy maneuverability and parking in Nairobi CBD and Westlands.

Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.0L diesel (20d), 2.0L petrol (30i), and 2.0L PHEV (30e) all qualify for KRA's 25% excise tax rate.
204 mm ground clearance: Confidently negotiates estate speed bumps, potholes, and unpaved upcountry roads.
Practical 550 L boot space: Generous cargo capacity expanding to 1,600 L with 40:20:40 split rear seats.
16.2 km/L xDrive20d fuel efficiency: Ideal for long-distance highway travel (e.g. Nairobi to Mombasa or Kisumu).

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

150 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps.
S tronic dual-clutch sensitivity: Heavy stop-and-go traffic requires proper DSG fluid maintenance.

Firm ride on 20-inch M Sport alloys over rough corrugated gravel tracks.
Reduced boot floor height on xDrive30e PHEV (450 L) due to rear high-voltage battery placement.

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.