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Audi SQ2Mercedes-Benz GLC250
Mandai score
8/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,500,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2018-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
SQ2 2.0 TFSI Quattro
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Fuel and running cost
Trim
2.0L TFSI Quattro
Fuel consumption
12.5 km/L8.0 L/100km combined · about 688 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 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,210 mm
4,656 mm
Width
1,802 mm
1,890 mm
Height
1,524 mm
1,644 mm
Wheelbase
2,594 mm
2,873 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
180 mm
Boot space
355 L
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,510 kg
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4 TFSI
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
Power
300 hp @ 5,300–6,500 rpm
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
400 Nm @ 2,000–5,200 rpm
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
4MATIC Permanent AWD
0–100 km/h
4.8 sec
7.3 sec
Top speed
250 km/h
222 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
12.5 km/L
13.5 km/L
City
10.0 km/L
11.0 km/L
Highway
15.0 km/L
16.0 km/L
Tank size
55 L
66 L
CO₂ emissions
180 g/km
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Audi SQ2 (GA Series)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Production years
2018–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door High-Performance Crossover
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Seating capacity
5 seats
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI)
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Engine sizes
1,984 cc
1,991 cc
Transmission
7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Quattro Permanent AWD
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
150 mm
180 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (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-2,500 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.
- 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.