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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.

Toyota RAV4

Modern TNGA platform entry offering supreme utility options, 200 mm ground clearance, Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD, and 21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC250

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

BMW X3Toyota RAV4Mercedes-Benz GLC250

Mandai score

8/10

9/10

8/10

Typical price

KSh 4,900,000

KSh 4,800,000

Years

2017-2023

2019-2023

2017-2023

Body type

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

15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 836 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 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 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

4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)

4,656 mm

Width

1,891 mm

1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)

1,890 mm

Height

1,676 mm

1,685 mm

1,644 mm

Wheelbase

2,864 mm

2,690 mm

2,873 mm

Ground clearance

204 mm

200 mm

180 mm

Boot space

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

580 L (1,690 L folded)

550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)

Kerb weight

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

1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)

1,735 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

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

2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid

2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4

Power

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

171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)

211 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque

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

207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)

350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four

4MATIC Permanent AWD

0–100 km/h

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

8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)

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)

15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L 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)

12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.5L 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)

17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)

16.0 km/L

Tank size

68 L (50 L xDrive30e PHEV)

55 L

66 L

CO₂ emissions

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

138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)

152 g/km

At a glance

Model

BMW X3 (G01 Series)

Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)

Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)

Production years

2017–2023

2019–2023

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Premium Compact Crossover

5-Door Compact Utility Crossover

5-Door Executive Compact SUV

Seating capacity

Fuel types

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

Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)

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)

1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)

1,991 cc

Transmission

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic

Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT

9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive AWD

FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four

4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

204 mm

200 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).

Modern TNGA platform entry: Superior chassis rigidity, sharp handling, and excellent ride refinement on local roads.
Sub-2,500 cc KRA duty advantage: All 2.0L Petrol and 2.5L Hybrid variants qualify for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
High 200 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency: Exceptional fuel savings in heavy Nairobi bumper-to-bumper traffic jams.

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.

High KRA CRSP customs valuation: Substantial import duty investment compared to earlier 4th-gen RAV4 models.
Wind noise at high highway speeds: Minor cabin wind rustle around side mirrors over 120 km/h.

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.