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BMW X3

Versatile premium compact SUV combining intelligent xDrive AWD, 204 mm ground clearance, 16.2 km/L diesel efficiency, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Honda CR-V

Premium 5 or 7 seater family SUV with 1.5L VTEC Turbo, bulletproof NA i-VTEC longevity, and 21.0 km/L e:HEV hybrid torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC250

Compact luxury crossover with 211 hp turbo power and 4MATIC AWD.

BMW X3Honda CR-VMercedes-Benz GLC250

Mandai score

8/10

9/10

8/10

Typical price

KSh 4,900,000

KSh 4,500,000

KSh 4,800,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

Mid-size SUV

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Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol, Hybrid

Petrol

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Fuel consumption

16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank

14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank

13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,406 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,059 for 1,000 km · diesel

KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,708 mm

4,605 mm

4,656 mm

Width

1,891 mm

1,855 mm

1,890 mm

Height

1,676 mm

1,680 mm

1,644 mm

Wheelbase

2,864 mm

2,660 mm

2,873 mm

Ground clearance

204 mm

208 mm

180 mm

Boot space

550 L (1,600 L folded; 450 L on xDrive30e PHEV)

561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)

550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)

Kerb weight

1,750 kg (xDrive20d) / 1,990 kg (xDrive30e PHEV)

1,580 kg

1,735 kg

Seats

5 or 7

Specifications

Engine

2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol / 3.0L B58 Turbo Inline-6

1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid

2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4

Power

190 hp (20d) / 252 hp (30i) / 292 hp combined (30e PHEV) / 382 hp (M40i)

184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)

211 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque

400 Nm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i) / 420 Nm (30e PHEV) / 500 Nm (M40i)

175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)

350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Real Time AWD / FWD

4MATIC Permanent AWD

0–100 km/h

8.0 sec (20d) / 6.3 sec (30i) / 6.1 sec (30e PHEV) / 4.5 sec (M40i)

8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)

7.3 sec

Top speed

213 km/h – 250 km/h

200 km/h

222 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i) / 41.0 km/L equiv. (xDrive30e) / 10.8 km/L (M40i)

14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)

13.5 km/L

City

13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i) / 45 km EV range (xDrive30e) / 8.5 km/L (M40i)

12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)

11.0 km/L

Highway

18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i) / 16.5 km/L hybrid mode (xDrive30e) / 12.8 km/L (M40i)

16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)

16.0 km/L

Tank size

68 L (50 L xDrive30e PHEV)

57 L

66 L

CO₂ emissions

138 g/km (20d) / 49 g/km (30e PHEV)

143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)

152 g/km

At a glance

Model

BMW X3 (G01 Series)

Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)

Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Premium Compact Crossover

5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV

5-Door Executive Compact SUV

Seating capacity

5 or 7

Fuel types

Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)

Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)

Engine sizes

1,995 cc (2.0D) / 1,998 cc (2.0T / 2.0T PHEV) / 2,998 cc (3.0T M40i)

1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc

1,991 cc

Transmission

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic

CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT

9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive AWD

FWD or Real Time AWD

4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

204 mm

208 mm

180 mm

Source market

UK / Japan / South Africa (RHD)

Japan / UK (RHD)

Japan (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.0L diesel (20d), 2.0L petrol (30i), and 2.0L PHEV (30e) all qualify for KRA's 25% excise tax rate.
204 mm ground clearance: Confidently negotiates estate speed bumps, potholes, and unpaved upcountry roads.
Practical 550 L boot space: Generous cargo capacity expanding to 1,600 L with 40:20:40 split rear seats.
16.2 km/L xDrive20d fuel efficiency: Ideal for long-distance highway travel (e.g. Nairobi to Mombasa or Kisumu).

Sub-2,500 cc tax bracket advantage: All 1.5T, 2.0L, 2.4L, and Hybrid engines qualify for the lower 25% KRA excise tax rate.
High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry murram tracks.
Earth Dreams 1.5T climbing torque: Maintains altitude power up the Rift Valley escarpment without sluggishness.
Optional 7-seater layout: Provides third-row versatility for growing families without stepping up to a large MPV.

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

Firm ride on 20-inch M Sport alloys over rough corrugated gravel tracks.
Reduced boot floor height on xDrive30e PHEV (450 L) due to rear high-voltage battery placement.

Firm ride on 18-inch Masterpiece alloys: Transmits minor vibrations on corrugated unpaved roads.
CVT engine revs on heavy mountain climbs: Non-hybrid CVT holds elevated engine revs during steep highway passes.

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.