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Audi SQ2

Compact high-performance crossover blending 300 hp Quattro launch performance, aggressive S-line styling, and sub-2,000 cc customs duty tax savings.

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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 SQ2BMW X3Mercedes-Benz GLC250

Mandai score

8/10

Typical price

KSh 4,500,000

KSh 4,900,000

KSh 4,800,000

Years

2018-2023

2017-2023

Body type

–

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol

Transmission

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

2.0L TFSI Quattro

Fuel consumption

12.5 km/L8.0 L/100km combined · about 688 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 1,816 / 100 kmKSh 18 a km · KSh 18,157 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

4,210 mm

4,708 mm

4,656 mm

Width

1,802 mm

1,891 mm

1,890 mm

Height

1,524 mm

1,676 mm

1,644 mm

Wheelbase

2,594 mm

2,864 mm

2,873 mm

Ground clearance

150 mm

204 mm

180 mm

Boot space

355 L

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

550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)

Kerb weight

1,510 kg

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

1,735 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 TFSI

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

2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4

Power

300 hp @ 5,300–6,500 rpm

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

211 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque

400 Nm @ 2,000–5,200 rpm

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

350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm

Drivetrain

Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive

Intelligent xDrive AWD

4MATIC Permanent AWD

0–100 km/h

4.8 sec

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

7.3 sec

Top speed

250 km/h

213 km/h – 250 km/h

222 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

12.5 km/L

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

10.0 km/L

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

15.0 km/L

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

55 L

68 L (50 L xDrive30e PHEV)

66 L

CO₂ emissions

180 g/km

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

152 g/km

At a glance

Model

Audi SQ2 (GA Series)

BMW X3 (G01 Series)

Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)

Production years

2018–2023

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door High-Performance Crossover

5-Door Premium Compact Crossover

5-Door Executive Compact SUV

Seating capacity

5 seats

Fuel types

Petrol (TFSI)

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

Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)

Engine sizes

1,984 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

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic

9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Quattro Permanent 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

Explosive hot-hatch performance: 300 hp TFSI engine with launch control rockets 0–100 km/h in 4.8 seconds.
Sub-2,000 cc customs tax advantage: 1,984 cc displacement qualifies for KRA's standard 25% excise duty rate.
All-weather Quattro traction: Ensures maximum launch grip and confident high-speed highway stability.
Audi Virtual Cockpit & premium tech: 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and Bang & Olufsen sound system options.

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

Lowered S-sport suspension: 150 mm ride height requires caution over steep unstandardized Kenyan speed bumps.
Firm ride quality: S-sport damper tuning and 19-inch alloys transmit road firmness on corrugated gravel.
Premium fuel requirement: Demands minimum 95 RON premium unleaded to maintain full 300 hp output.

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.