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Land Rover Discovery SportSubaru OutbackMercedes-Benz GLC250
Mandai score
7.5/10
8.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Discovery Sport 2.0 TD4 / D180 / 1.5L P300e PHEV
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T
Fuel consumption
16.5 km/L6.1 L/100km combined · about 1073 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 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 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,597 mm
4,870 mm
4,656 mm
Width
1,904 mm
1,875 mm
1,890 mm
Height
1,727 mm
1,675 mm
1,644 mm
Wheelbase
2,741 mm
2,745 mm
2,873 mm
Ground clearance
212 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
180 mm
Boot space
157 L (7 seats) / 757 L (5 seats expanded to 1,794 L)
522 L (1,800 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,840 kg (P300e: 2,093 kg)
1,620 kg
1,735 kg
Seats
5 or 7 (5+2)
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L Ingenium TD4/D180 Diesel / 2.0L P200 Petrol / 1.5L P300e Turbo PHEV
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
Power
180 hp (D180) / 249 hp (P250) / 309 hp (P300e combined)
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
430 Nm (D180) / 365 Nm (P250) / 540 Nm (P300e combined)
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive with Terrain Response 2
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
4MATIC Permanent AWD
0–100 km/h
6.6 sec (P300e) – 9.8 sec (D150)
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
7.3 sec
Top speed
209 km/h
210 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)
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
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)
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
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)
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
16.0 km/L
Tank size
65 L (57 L PHEV)
63 L
66 L
CO₂ emissions
36–44 g/km (P300e WLTP) / 140 g/km (Diesel)
161 g/km
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550 Series)
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 5+2 Seater Premium Crossover SUV
Estate Crossover Tourer
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 5+2 (7 seats)
5
5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel (TD4 / D180), Petrol (Si4 / P200), PHEV (P300e)
Petrol
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Engine sizes
1,497 cc (1.5L PHEV) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel / Petrol)
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,991 cc
Transmission
9-Speed ZF Automatic / 8-Speed Automatic (P300e)
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Efficient Driveline AWD with Terrain Response 2
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
212 mm
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
180 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.