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Land Rover Discovery SportMercedes-Benz GLC250
Mandai score
7.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Discovery Sport 2.0 TD4 / D180 / 1.5L P300e PHEV
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
16.5 km/L6.1 L/100km combined · about 1073 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 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
Dimensions
Length
4,597 mm
4,656 mm
Width
1,904 mm
1,890 mm
Height
1,727 mm
1,644 mm
Wheelbase
2,741 mm
2,873 mm
Ground clearance
212 mm
180 mm
Boot space
157 L (7 seats) / 757 L (5 seats expanded to 1,794 L)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,840 kg (P300e: 2,093 kg)
1,735 kg
Seats
5 or 7 (5+2)
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L Ingenium TD4/D180 Diesel / 2.0L P200 Petrol / 1.5L P300e Turbo PHEV
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
Power
180 hp (D180) / 249 hp (P250) / 309 hp (P300e combined)
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
430 Nm (D180) / 365 Nm (P250) / 540 Nm (P300e combined)
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive with Terrain Response 2
4MATIC Permanent AWD
0–100 km/h
6.6 sec (P300e) – 9.8 sec (D150)
7.3 sec
Top speed
209 km/h
222 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
16.5 km/L (2.0L Diesel) / 12.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 50.0 km/L equiv. (P300e PHEV)
13.5 km/L
City
14.0 km/L (2.0L Diesel) / 10.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 55 km pure EV range (P300e)
11.0 km/L
Highway
18.5 km/L (2.0L Diesel) / 14.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 18.0 km/L (P300e hybrid)
16.0 km/L
Tank size
65 L (57 L PHEV)
66 L
CO₂ emissions
36–44 g/km (P300e WLTP) / 140 g/km (Diesel)
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550 Series)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 5+2 Seater Premium Crossover SUV
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 5+2 (7 seats)
5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel (TD4 / D180), Petrol (Si4 / P200), PHEV (P300e)
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Engine sizes
1,497 cc (1.5L PHEV) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel / Petrol)
1,991 cc
Transmission
9-Speed ZF Automatic / 8-Speed Automatic (P300e)
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Efficient Driveline AWD with Terrain Response 2
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
212 mm
180 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,000 cc & Sub-1,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 1.5L and 2.0L engines qualify for standard 25% excise tax bracket.
- 55–60 km Pure EV Range: Allows zero-emission daily commuting in Nairobi traffic without using a drop of petrol.
- 212 mm ground clearance & Terrain Response 2: Easily handles unpaved upcountry tracks and deep potholes.
- 309 hp & 540 Nm combined output: Rapid 6.6-second 0–100 km/h performance.
- 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
- Highway fuel consumption drops when battery is depleted (~8.5 L/100 km / 11.8 km/L).
- Battery charging on the move via engine increases fuel consumption.
- Compact 3rd-row legroom: Third-row seats are best suited for children or short city transfers.
- 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.