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Subaru LevorgMercedes-Benz GLC250Subaru Outback
Mandai score
8/10
8/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 2,650,000
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 4,150,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Levorg 1.6 GT-S EyeSight / 2.0 STI Sport / 1.8 STI Sport EX
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Levorg 1.6T / 1.8T / 2.0T DIT
Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T
Fuel consumption
17.4 km/L5.7 L/100km combined · about 1044 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,304 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,044 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,690 mm
4,656 mm
4,870 mm
Width
1,795 mm
1,890 mm
1,875 mm
Height
1,490 mm
1,644 mm
1,675 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
2,873 mm
2,745 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
180 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
Boot space
561 L (1,446 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
522 L (1,800 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,560 kg
1,735 kg
1,620 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L FA20 DIT Turbo / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo Boxer
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
Power
300 hp @ 5,600 rpm (2.0T) / 177 hp (1.8T)
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
Torque
400 Nm @ 2,000–4,800 rpm (2.0T) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
4MATIC Permanent AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
5.5 sec (2.0T) / 7.8 sec (1.8T)
7.3 sec
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
Top speed
240 km/h
222 km/h
210 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.2 km/L (2.0T) / 16.5 km/L (1.8T) / 17.4 km/L (1.6T)
13.5 km/L
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
City
10.5 km/L (2.0T) / 13.8 km/L (1.8T) / 14.5 km/L (1.6T)
11.0 km/L
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
Highway
15.8 km/L (2.0T) / 18.5 km/L (1.8T) / 19.8 km/L (1.6T)
16.0 km/L
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
Tank size
60 L
66 L
63 L
CO₂ emissions
164 g/km
152 g/km
161 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Sport Station Wagon
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Estate Crossover Tourer
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (DIT Turbo)
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,599 cc (1.6T) / 1,795 cc (1.8T) / 1,998 cc (2.0T)
1,991 cc
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
145 mm
180 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
Source market
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Raw 300 hp WRX turbo performance (2.0T): 0–100 km/h in 5.5 seconds with 400 Nm torque.
- Practical 561 L estate boot: Carries massive family luggage while delivering sports car speed.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: 1.6T, 1.8T, and 2.0T engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
- 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.
- Exceptional long-distance ride comfort: Plush suspension absorbs upcountry road ripples effortlessly.
- High 213–220 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved murram roads, ruts, and deep puddles.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: Both 2.5L and 2.4T engines qualify for 25% excise tax bracket.
What’s not so good
- 145 mm ground clearance: Mind steep estate speed bumps and rough unpaved roads.
- Requires 95+ octane high-octane petrol: High-strung DIT turbo engines demand premium fuel.
- 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.
- Long 4.87-meter overall length: Requires care when parallel parking in tight Nairobi streets.
- Lineartronic CVT under towing: Demands auxiliary CVT fluid cooler for heavy trailer towing.