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Honda JadeMercedes-Benz GLC250
Mandai score
7.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 1,850,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2015-2020
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
CVT, Dual-clutch
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Jade RS 1.5 Turbo / Jade Hybrid X
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 658 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,650 mm
4,656 mm
Width
1,775 mm
1,890 mm
Height
1,530 mm (FWD) / 1,540 mm (AWD)
1,644 mm
Wheelbase
2,760 mm
2,873 mm
Ground clearance
135 mm – 140 mm
180 mm
Boot space
440 L (5-seater mode) / 960 L folded
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,430 kg (1.5T RS) / 1,510 kg (Hybrid X)
1,735 kg
Seats
5 or 6
5
Specifications
Engine
1.496 cc L15B Direct-Injection VTEC Turbo / 1.496 cc LEB i-DCD Hybrid
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
Power
150 hp @ 5,500 rpm (1.5T RS) / ~131–152 PS combined (Hybrid)
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
203 Nm @ 1,600–5,000 rpm (1.5T RS) / 160 Nm (Engine) + Electric Motor
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or Real-Time AWD
4MATIC Permanent AWD
0–100 km/h
8.4 sec (1.5T RS) / 9.1 sec (Hybrid)
7.3 sec
Top speed
195 km/h
222 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.0 km/L (1.5L VTEC Turbo RS L15B) / 20.0 km/L (1.5L i-DCD Hybrid LEB)
13.5 km/L
City
11.5 km/L (1.5L VTEC Turbo) / 18.5 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
11.0 km/L
Highway
16.5 km/L (1.5L VTEC Turbo) / 21.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
16.0 km/L
Tank size
47 L
66 L
CO₂ emissions
140 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (Hybrid)
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Honda Jade (FR4/FR5 Series)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Production years
2015–2020
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Low-Roof 5 or 6-Seater Station Wagon
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Seating capacity
5 (2-row wagon) or 6 (3-row 2+2+2 V-slide layout)
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Full Hybrid (i-DCD)
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Engine sizes
1,496 cc (1.5L VTEC Turbo / 1.5L Hybrid)
1,991 cc
Transmission
Earth Dreams CVT (1.5T) / 7-Speed i-DCD Dual-Clutch (Hybrid)
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or Real-Time AWD
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
135 mm – 140 mm
180 mm
Source market
Japan (JDM RHD Spec)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-1,500 cc KRA duty advantage: 1,496 cc engine qualifies for lower excise tax valuation baseline.
- Low-slung Civic chassis dynamics: Exceptional high-speed stability and minimal body roll around highway bends.
- Innovative V-slide 2nd-row captain seats (6-seater): 2nd-row seats slide diagonally rearward for limo-like legroom.
- Punchy 203 Nm 1.5L Turbo engine: Delivers effortless overtaking power on the Nairobi–Nakuru or Mombasa highway.
- Ultra-efficient 18.0–22.0 km/L real-world hybrid consumption: Low long-term running costs for city and highway driving.
- 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
- Low 135 mm ground clearance: Demands cautious clearance over tall estate speed bumps and unpaved upcountry tracks.
- Limited 3rd-row legroom (6-seater): 3rd-row seats are best suited for children or short urban trips.
- 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.