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Honda CR-V
Premium 5 or 7 seater family SUV with 1.5L VTEC Turbo, bulletproof NA i-VTEC longevity, and 21.0 km/L e:HEV hybrid torque.
Highest ratedBest value
Honda CR-VMercedes-Benz GLC250
Mandai score
9/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,500,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,605 mm
4,656 mm
Width
1,855 mm
1,890 mm
Height
1,680 mm
1,644 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm
2,873 mm
Ground clearance
208 mm
180 mm
Boot space
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,580 kg
1,735 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
Power
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Real Time AWD / FWD
4MATIC Permanent AWD
0–100 km/h
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
7.3 sec
Top speed
200 km/h
222 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
13.5 km/L
City
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
11.0 km/L
Highway
16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
16.0 km/L
Tank size
57 L
66 L
CO₂ emissions
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5
Fuel types
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Engine sizes
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
1,991 cc
Transmission
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or Real Time AWD
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
208 mm
180 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,500 cc tax bracket advantage: All 1.5T, 2.0L, 2.4L, and Hybrid engines qualify for the lower 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry murram tracks.
- Earth Dreams 1.5T climbing torque: Maintains altitude power up the Rift Valley escarpment without sluggishness.
- Optional 7-seater layout: Provides third-row versatility for growing families without stepping up to a large MPV.
- 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 18-inch Masterpiece alloys: Transmits minor vibrations on corrugated unpaved roads.
- CVT engine revs on heavy mountain climbs: Non-hybrid CVT holds elevated engine revs during steep highway passes.
- 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.