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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
Mercedes-Benz GLC250Honda CR-V
Mandai score
8/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 4,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,656 mm
4,605 mm
Width
1,890 mm
1,855 mm
Height
1,644 mm
1,680 mm
Wheelbase
2,873 mm
2,660 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
208 mm
Boot space
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
Kerb weight
1,735 kg
1,580 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
Power
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent AWD
Real Time AWD / FWD
0–100 km/h
7.3 sec
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
222 km/h
200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.5 km/L
14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
City
11.0 km/L
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Highway
16.0 km/L
16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Tank size
66 L
57 L
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
At a glance
Model
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
1,991 cc
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
Transmission
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
FWD or Real Time AWD
Ground clearance
180 mm
208 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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.
- 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.
What’s not so good
- 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.
- 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.