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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.

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Subaru Outback

The definitive estate tourer featuring 213–220 mm ground clearance, exceptional long-distance ride comfort, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

Highest rated

BMW X3Subaru LevorgSubaru Outback

Mandai score

8/10

8.5/10

Typical price

KSh 4,900,000

KSh 2,650,000

KSh 4,150,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

Mid-size SUV

–

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Subaru Levorg 1.6T / 1.8T / 2.0T DIT

Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T

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

14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 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 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,708 mm

4,690 mm

4,870 mm

Width

1,891 mm

1,795 mm

1,875 mm

Height

1,676 mm

1,490 mm

1,675 mm

Wheelbase

2,864 mm

2,670 mm

2,745 mm

Ground clearance

204 mm

145 mm

213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)

Boot space

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

561 L (1,446 L folded)

522 L (1,800 L folded)

Kerb weight

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

1,560 kg

1,620 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

2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo

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)

182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)

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)

239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

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)

8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)

Top speed

213 km/h – 250 km/h

240 km/h

210 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)

14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)

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)

11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)

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)

16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)

Tank size

68 L (50 L xDrive30e PHEV)

60 L

63 L

CO₂ emissions

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

164 g/km

161 g/km

At a glance

Model

BMW X3 (G01 Series)

Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)

Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Premium Compact Crossover

Sport Station Wagon

Estate Crossover Tourer

Seating capacity

Fuel types

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

Petrol (DIT Turbo)

Petrol

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)

2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)

Transmission

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic

Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)

Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Ground clearance

204 mm

145 mm

213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)

Source market

UK / Japan / South Africa (RHD)

Japan (RHD JDM spec)

Japan / UK (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.

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

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.

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.