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Toyota RAV4
Modern TNGA platform entry offering supreme utility options, 200 mm ground clearance, Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD, and 21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency.
Highest ratedBest value
Mercedes-Benz GLC250Toyota RAV4
Mandai score
8/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2019-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
RAV4 2.0 Adventure / 2.5 Hybrid G / Limited E-Four
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 836 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,656 mm
4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)
Width
1,890 mm
1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)
Height
1,644 mm
1,685 mm
Wheelbase
2,873 mm
2,690 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
200 mm
Boot space
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
580 L (1,690 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,735 kg
1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
Power
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent AWD
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
0–100 km/h
7.3 sec
8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)
Top speed
222 km/h
200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.5 km/L
15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
City
11.0 km/L
12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
Highway
16.0 km/L
17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
Tank size
66 L
55 L
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2019–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
5-Door Compact Utility Crossover
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Engine sizes
1,991 cc
1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)
Transmission
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Ground clearance
180 mm
200 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.