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Mercedes-Benz GLC250Mazda CX-5
Mandai score
8/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 3,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
Dimensions
Length
4,656 mm
4,550 mm
Width
1,890 mm
1,840 mm
Height
1,644 mm
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,873 mm
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
210 mm
Boot space
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
506 L (1,620 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,735 kg
1,610 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
Power
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent AWD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
0–100 km/h
7.3 sec
8.2 sec
Top speed
222 km/h
204 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.5 km/L
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
City
11.0 km/L
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
Highway
16.0 km/L
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
Tank size
66 L
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
142 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,991 cc
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
Transmission
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Ground clearance
180 mm
210 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
UK / 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.
- High 210 mm ground clearance handles unpaved roads and potholes easily.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA import duty tax bracket advantage.
- Massive 450 Nm torque on 2.2L diesel.
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.
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.