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Mercedes-Benz GLC250
Mandai score
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
5
Most popular trim
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Dealer listings
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,656 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,644 mm
Wheelbase
2,873 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
Boot space
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,735 kg
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
Power
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent AWD
0–100 km/h
7.3 sec
Top speed
222 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.5 km/L
City
11.0 km/L
Highway
16.0 km/L
Tank size
66 L
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Engine sizes
1,991 cc
Transmission
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
180 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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
- 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.