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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.

Subaru Levorg

Sport-tuned touring wagon taking over the Legacy GT performance space with WRX turbo power and 561 L boot capacity.

Best value

Mercedes-Benz GLC250

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

BMW X3Subaru LevorgMercedes-Benz GLC250

Mandai score

8/10

Typical price

KSh 4,900,000

KSh 2,650,000

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

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Subaru Levorg 1.6T / 1.8T / 2.0T DIT

Fuel consumption

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

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

Running cost

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

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

Dimensions

Length

4,708 mm

4,690 mm

4,656 mm

Width

1,891 mm

1,795 mm

1,890 mm

Height

1,676 mm

1,490 mm

1,644 mm

Wheelbase

2,864 mm

2,670 mm

2,873 mm

Ground clearance

204 mm

145 mm

180 mm

Boot space

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

561 L (1,446 L folded)

550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)

Kerb weight

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

1,560 kg

1,735 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

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

2.0L FA20 DIT Turbo / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo Boxer

2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4

Power

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

300 hp @ 5,600 rpm (2.0T) / 177 hp (1.8T)

211 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque

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

400 Nm @ 2,000–4,800 rpm (2.0T) / 300 Nm (1.8T)

350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

4MATIC Permanent AWD

0–100 km/h

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

5.5 sec (2.0T) / 7.8 sec (1.8T)

7.3 sec

Top speed

213 km/h – 250 km/h

240 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)

13.2 km/L (2.0T) / 16.5 km/L (1.8T) / 17.4 km/L (1.6T)

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)

10.5 km/L (2.0T) / 13.8 km/L (1.8T) / 14.5 km/L (1.6T)

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 (2.0T) / 18.5 km/L (1.8T) / 19.8 km/L (1.6T)

16.0 km/L

Tank size

68 L (50 L xDrive30e PHEV)

60 L

66 L

CO₂ emissions

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

164 g/km

152 g/km

At a glance

Model

BMW X3 (G01 Series)

Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)

Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Premium Compact Crossover

Sport Station Wagon

5-Door Executive Compact SUV

Seating capacity

Fuel types

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

Petrol (DIT Turbo)

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)

1,599 cc (1.6T) / 1,795 cc (1.8T) / 1,998 cc (2.0T)

1,991 cc

Transmission

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic

Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)

9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

204 mm

145 mm

180 mm

Source market

UK / Japan / South Africa (RHD)

Japan (RHD JDM spec)

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).

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.

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.

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.