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Land Rover Discovery SportToyota RAV4Mercedes-Benz GLC250
Mandai score
7.5/10
9/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,200,000
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2019-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Discovery Sport 2.0 TD4 / D180 / 1.5L P300e PHEV
RAV4 2.0 Adventure / 2.5 Hybrid G / Limited E-Four
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
16.5 km/L6.1 L/100km combined · about 1073 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 1,380 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 13,804 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
4,597 mm
4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)
4,656 mm
Width
1,904 mm
1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)
1,890 mm
Height
1,727 mm
1,685 mm
1,644 mm
Wheelbase
2,741 mm
2,690 mm
2,873 mm
Ground clearance
212 mm
200 mm
180 mm
Boot space
157 L (7 seats) / 757 L (5 seats expanded to 1,794 L)
580 L (1,690 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,840 kg (P300e: 2,093 kg)
1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)
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
2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
Power
180 hp (D180) / 249 hp (P250) / 309 hp (P300e combined)
171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
430 Nm (D180) / 365 Nm (P250) / 540 Nm (P300e combined)
207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive with Terrain Response 2
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
4MATIC Permanent AWD
0–100 km/h
6.6 sec (P300e) – 9.8 sec (D150)
8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)
7.3 sec
Top speed
209 km/h
200 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)
15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
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)
12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
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)
17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
16.0 km/L
Tank size
65 L (57 L PHEV)
55 L
66 L
CO₂ emissions
36–44 g/km (P300e WLTP) / 140 g/km (Diesel)
138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Land Rover Discovery Sport (L550 Series)
Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2019–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 5+2 Seater Premium Crossover SUV
5-Door Compact Utility Crossover
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 (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Engine sizes
1,497 cc (1.5L PHEV) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel / Petrol)
1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)
1,991 cc
Transmission
9-Speed ZF Automatic / 8-Speed Automatic (P300e)
Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Efficient Driveline AWD with Terrain Response 2
FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
212 mm
200 mm
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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.