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Mercedes-Benz GLC250
Compact luxury crossover with 211 hp turbo power and 4MATIC AWD.
Highest ratedBest value
Volkswagen TiguanMercedes-Benz GLC250
Mandai score
7.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Tiguan 1.4 TSI Highline / 2.0 TDI 4MOTION / Allspace 7-Seater
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
15.5 km/L6.5 L/100km combined · about 899 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,464 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,643 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,486 mm (Allspace: 4,701 mm)
4,656 mm
Width
1,839 mm
1,890 mm
Height
1,658 mm
1,644 mm
Wheelbase
2,681 mm (Allspace: 2,787 mm)
2,873 mm
Ground clearance
201 mm
180 mm
Boot space
615 L (5-seater) / 760 L (Allspace 5-seat mode)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,490 kg (1,680 kg 4MOTION)
1,735 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5
Specifications
Engine
1.4L CZDA TSI / 2.0L EA888 TSI / 2.0L EA288 TDI Diesel
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
Power
150 hp (1.4T) / 190 hp (2.0T) / 150–190 hp (2.0 TDI)
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
250 Nm (1.4T) / 320 Nm (2.0T) / 340–400 Nm (2.0 TDI)
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / 4MOTION All-Wheel Drive
4MATIC Permanent AWD
0–100 km/h
7.7 sec (2.0T) / 9.2 sec (1.4T) / 8.5 sec (2.0 TDI)
7.3 sec
Top speed
200 km/h
222 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.5 km/L (1.4T Petrol) / 13.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.5 km/L (2.0 TDI)
13.5 km/L
City
12.8 km/L (1.4T Petrol) / 10.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 16.0 km/L (2.0 TDI)
11.0 km/L
Highway
17.8 km/L (1.4T Petrol) / 15.2 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0 TDI)
16.0 km/L
Tank size
58 L (FWD) / 60 L (4MOTION)
66 L
CO₂ emissions
149 g/km (1.4T) / 129 g/km (2.0 TDI)
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Toyota Tiguan / Tiguan Allspace (Mk2 Series)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact / 7-Seater Crossover SUV
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7 (Allspace)
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Engine sizes
1,395 cc (1.4T) / 1,984 cc (2.0T) / 1,968 cc (2.0L TDI)
1,991 cc
Transmission
6/7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or 4MOTION All-Wheel Drive
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
201 mm
180 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Highly precise German engineering: Excellent chassis rigidity and high-speed highway composure.
- Sub-1,500 cc duty advantage on 1.4T TSI: Sits in KRA's lower customs duty tax valuation category.
- High 201 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough estate roads.
- Optional 7-seater Allspace layout: Provides third-row seating capacity with a huge 760 L trunk floor.
- 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
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import taxes represent a solid investment compared to Japanese crossovers.
- Requires quality synthetic oils: DSG transmission requires fluid service every 60,000 km.
- 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.