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Mazda CX-5

A dominant crossover in Kenya balancing Kodo styling, 210 mm ground clearance, and 19.5 km/L diesel efficiency.

Best value

Mercedes-Benz GLC250

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

Highest rated

Nissan X-Trail

Highly practical family crossover available with selectable 4x4-i setups, optional 7 seats, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Mazda CX-5Mercedes-Benz GLC250Nissan X-Trail

Mandai score

7/10

8/10

7/10

Typical price

KSh 3,200,000

KSh 4,800,000

KSh 3,450,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol

Petrol, Hybrid

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Petrol / e-Power

Fuel consumption

19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank

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

19.8 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1188 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel

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

KSh 1,146 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 11,463 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,550 mm

4,656 mm

4,690 mm

Width

1,840 mm

1,890 mm

1,820 mm

Height

1,690 mm

1,644 mm

1,740 mm

Wheelbase

2,700 mm

2,873 mm

2,705 mm

Ground clearance

210 mm

180 mm

210 mm

Boot space

506 L (1,620 L folded)

550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)

565 L (5-seater) / 135 L (7-seater expanded to 950 L)

Kerb weight

1,610 kg

1,735 kg

1,570 kg

Seats

5 or 7

Specifications

Engine

2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G

2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4

2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.5L VC-Turbo e-Power

Power

190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)

211 hp @ 5,500 rpm

147 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2.0L) / 213 hp e-4ORCE combined

Torque

450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)

350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm

207 Nm @ 4,400 rpm / 330 Nm electric torque

Drivetrain

FWD or i-Activ AWD

4MATIC Permanent AWD

FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD

0–100 km/h

8.2 sec

7.3 sec

10.5 sec (2.0L) / 7.0 sec (e-4ORCE)

Top speed

204 km/h

222 km/h

190 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)

13.5 km/L

16.0 km/L (2.0L) / 19.8 km/L (e-Power)

City

16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)

11.0 km/L

13.5 km/L (2.0L) / 19.0 km/L (e-Power)

Highway

22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)

16.0 km/L

18.2 km/L (2.0L) / 20.5 km/L (e-Power)

Tank size

58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)

66 L

60 L

CO₂ emissions

142 g/km

152 g/km

142 g/km

At a glance

Model

Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)

Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)

Nissan X-Trail (T32 / T33 Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV

5-Door Executive Compact SUV

SUV / Crossovers

Seating capacity

5 or 7

Fuel types

Clean Diesel, Petrol

Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)

Petrol, Hybrid (e-Power)

Engine sizes

1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)

1,991 cc

1,497 cc (1.5T e-Power) / 1,997 cc (2.0L MR20DD)

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic

Automatic (CVT / e-CVT)

Drivetrain

FWD or i-Activ AWD

4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive

FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD

Ground clearance

210 mm

180 mm

210 mm

Source market

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan (RHD)

Japan / UK (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

High 210 mm ground clearance handles unpaved roads and potholes easily.
Sub-2,500 cc KRA import duty tax bracket advantage.
Massive 450 Nm torque on 2.2L diesel.

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.

Selectable All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE: Lockable 4WD mode provides excellent mud and sand traction.
High 210 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep ruts and unpaved upcountry tracks.
Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: Qualifies for 25% excise duty rate (saving over 3.0L SUVs).

What’s not so good

Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.

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.

Third-row legroom: 7-seater third row is best reserved for children or short trips.
CVT fluid service interval: Xtronic CVT requires genuine NS-3 fluid replacement every 40,000 km.