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Mercedes-Benz GLC250Nissan X-Trail
Mandai score
8/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 3,450,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
X-Trail 20X 4WD / Hybrid / e-Power e-4ORCE
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Petrol / e-Power
Fuel consumption
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
19.8 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1188 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,146 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 11,463 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,656 mm
4,690 mm
Width
1,890 mm
1,820 mm
Height
1,644 mm
1,740 mm
Wheelbase
2,873 mm
2,705 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
210 mm
Boot space
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
565 L (5-seater) / 135 L (7-seater expanded to 950 L)
Kerb weight
1,735 kg
1,570 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.5L VC-Turbo e-Power
Power
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
147 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2.0L) / 213 hp e-4ORCE combined
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
207 Nm @ 4,400 rpm / 330 Nm electric torque
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent AWD
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
0–100 km/h
7.3 sec
10.5 sec (2.0L) / 7.0 sec (e-4ORCE)
Top speed
222 km/h
190 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.5 km/L
16.0 km/L (2.0L) / 19.8 km/L (e-Power)
City
11.0 km/L
13.5 km/L (2.0L) / 19.0 km/L (e-Power)
Highway
16.0 km/L
18.2 km/L (2.0L) / 20.5 km/L (e-Power)
Tank size
66 L
60 L
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
142 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Nissan X-Trail (T32 / T33 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
SUV / Crossovers
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Petrol, Hybrid (e-Power)
Engine sizes
1,991 cc
1,497 cc (1.5T e-Power) / 1,997 cc (2.0L MR20DD)
Transmission
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Automatic (CVT / e-CVT)
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
Ground clearance
180 mm
210 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
- Selectable All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE: Lockable 4WD mode provides excellent mud and sand traction.
- High 210 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep ruts and unpaved upcountry tracks.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: Qualifies for 25% excise duty rate (saving over 3.0L SUVs).
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.
- Third-row legroom: 7-seater third row is best reserved for children or short trips.
- CVT fluid service interval: Xtronic CVT requires genuine NS-3 fluid replacement every 40,000 km.