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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.

Mitsubishi Outlander

Offers optional 7-seats or advanced 5-seat PHEV fuel-saving systems with S-AWC 4WD.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC250

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

BMW X3Mitsubishi OutlanderMercedes-Benz GLC250

Mandai score

8/10

Typical price

KSh 4,900,000

KSh 4,200,000

KSh 4,800,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol, Plug-in 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

13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 810 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 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,708 mm

4,695 mm (3rd Gen) / 4,710 mm (4th Gen)

4,656 mm

Width

1,891 mm

1,810 mm (3rd Gen) / 1,862 mm (4th Gen)

1,890 mm

Height

1,676 mm

1,710 mm (3rd Gen) / 1,740 mm (4th Gen)

1,644 mm

Wheelbase

2,864 mm

2,670 mm (3rd Gen) / 2,706 mm (4th Gen)

2,873 mm

Ground clearance

204 mm

190 mm (3rd Gen) / 210 mm (4th Gen)

180 mm

Boot space

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

550 L (5-seater PHEV) / 128 L (7-seater expanded to 880 L)

550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)

Kerb weight

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

1,530 kg (Petrol) / 1,890 kg (PHEV)

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

2.4L 4B12 MIVEC Petrol / Twin Motor PHEV

2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4

Power

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

169 hp (Petrol) / 221 hp combined (PHEV)

211 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque

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

222 Nm (Petrol) / 332 Nm combined (PHEV)

350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive AWD

FWD or Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC 4WD)

4MATIC Permanent AWD

0–100 km/h

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

8.2 sec (PHEV) – 9.8 sec (Petrol)

7.3 sec

Top speed

213 km/h – 250 km/h

195 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)

13.5 km/L (Petrol) / 20.0+ km/L (PHEV Hybrid mode) / 50.0 km/L (PHEV Combined)

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)

11.2 km/L (Petrol) / 55–80 km pure EV range (PHEV)

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)

15.8 km/L (Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (PHEV)

16.0 km/L

Tank size

68 L (50 L xDrive30e PHEV)

60 L (Petrol) / 45 L (PHEV)

66 L

CO₂ emissions

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

148 g/km (Petrol) / 40 g/km (PHEV)

152 g/km

At a glance

Model

BMW X3 (G01 Series)

Mitsubishi Outlander (GF / GG / GN Series)

Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Premium Compact Crossover

5-Door 5/7-Seater Crossover SUV

5-Door Executive Compact SUV

Seating capacity

5 or 7

Fuel types

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

Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

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)

1,998 cc / 2,359 cc / 2,488 cc

1,991 cc

Transmission

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic

CVT Automatic / Fixed Gear (PHEV)

9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive AWD

FWD or Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC 4WD)

4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

204 mm

190 mm (3rd Gen) / 210 mm (4th Gen)

180 mm

Source market

UK / Japan / South Africa (RHD)

UK / Japan (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 KRA tax bracket savings across all models.
50–80 km pure EV zero-emission commuting on PHEV.
Standard 7-seat layout on petrol variants.

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.

PHEV is strictly a 5-seater due to rear motor battery pack placement under boot floor.
CVT rubber-band effect under heavy mountain climbs.

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.