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BMW X4

Sleek executive Sports Activity Coupe combining sloping fastback styling, xDrive AWD, 204 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Mercedes-Benz GLC250

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

Best value

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.

BMW X4Mercedes-Benz GLC250BMW X3

Mandai score

8/10

Typical price

KSh 7,200,000

KSh 4,800,000

KSh 4,900,000

Years

2018-2023

2017-2023

Body type

–

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Transmission

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Fuel consumption

16.5 km/L6.1 L/100km combined · about 1122 km a tank

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

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

Running cost

KSh 1,380 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 13,804 for 1,000 km · diesel

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

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

Dimensions

Length

4,752 mm

4,656 mm

4,708 mm

Width

1,918 mm

1,890 mm

1,891 mm

Height

1,621 mm

1,644 mm

1,676 mm

Wheelbase

2,864 mm

2,873 mm

2,864 mm

Ground clearance

204 mm

180 mm

204 mm

Boot space

525 L (1,430 L folded)

550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)

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

Kerb weight

1,795 kg (xDrive20d) / 1,895 kg (M40i)

1,735 kg

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

Seats

Specifications

Engine

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

2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4

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

Power

190 hp (20d) / 252 hp (30i) / 382 hp (M40i) / 326–340 hp (M40d)

211 hp @ 5,500 rpm

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

Torque

400 Nm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i) / 500 Nm (M40i) / 680–700 Nm (M40d)

350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm

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

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive AWD with Variable Sport Steering

4MATIC Permanent AWD

Intelligent xDrive AWD

0–100 km/h

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

7.3 sec

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

Top speed

213 km/h – 250 km/h

222 km/h

213 km/h – 250 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

16.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 13.0 km/L (xDrive30i) / 10.8 km/L (M40i) / 14.2 km/L (M40d)

13.5 km/L

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

City

14.0 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.5 km/L (xDrive30i) / 8.5 km/L (M40i) / 11.8 km/L (M40d)

11.0 km/L

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

Highway

18.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.2 km/L (xDrive30i) / 12.8 km/L (M40i) / 16.2 km/L (M40d)

16.0 km/L

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

Tank size

68 L

66 L

68 L (50 L xDrive30e PHEV)

CO₂ emissions

138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i) / 190 g/km (M40i)

152 g/km

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

At a glance

Model

BMW X4 (G02 Series)

Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)

BMW X3 (G01 Series)

Production years

2018–2023

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Executive Sports Coupe SUV

5-Door Executive Compact SUV

5-Door Premium Compact Crossover

Seating capacity

Fuel types

Clean Diesel, Petrol, 48V Mild Hybrid

Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)

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

Engine sizes

1,995 cc (2.0D) / 1,998 cc (2.0T) / 2,998 cc (3.0T M40i) / 2,993 cc (3.0D M40d)

1,991 cc

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

Transmission

8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic

9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive All-Wheel Drive

4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Ground clearance

204 mm

180 mm

204 mm

Source market

UK / Japan / South Africa (RHD)

Japan (RHD)

UK / Japan / South Africa (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: xDrive20d and xDrive30i models qualify for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
Distinctive fastback styling: Sweeping rear silhouette, wide stance, and signature L-shaped 3D LED taillights.
High 204 mm ground clearance: Easily clears estate speed bumps, potholes, and upcountry murram roads.
Punchy 382 hp M40i acceleration: B58 engine propels 0–100 km/h in 4.5 seconds with sports exhaust acoustic note.

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.

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).

What’s not so good

Slightly reduced rear headroom vs. X3: Sloping coupe roofline reduces rear passenger head clearance for tall adults.
Firm M Sport suspension on 20-inch alloys: Communicates road texture over corrugated gravel tracks.

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.

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.