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Toyota Corolla Touring

Sleek modern station wagon combining TNGA platform handling, 29.0 km/L hybrid efficiency, and sub-1,800 cc KRA duty savings.

Highest ratedBest value

BMW X3

Versatile premium compact SUV combining intelligent xDrive AWD, 204 mm ground clearance, 16.2 km/L diesel efficiency, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Mercedes-Benz GLC250

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

Toyota Corolla TouringBMW X3Mercedes-Benz GLC250

Mandai score

8.5/10

8/10

Typical price

KSh 2,600,000

KSh 4,900,000

KSh 4,800,000

Years

2019-2023

2017-2023

Body type

–

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Hybrid

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Fuel consumption

29.0 km/L3.4 L/100km combined · about 1247 km a tank

16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank

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

Running cost

KSh 783 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 7,826 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,406 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,059 for 1,000 km · diesel

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

Dimensions

Length

4,495 mm

4,708 mm

4,656 mm

Width

1,745 mm

1,891 mm

1,890 mm

Height

1,460 mm

1,676 mm

1,644 mm

Wheelbase

2,640 mm

2,864 mm

2,873 mm

Ground clearance

130 mm (155 mm Trek)

204 mm

180 mm

Boot space

392 L (expandable to 800+ L with seats flat)

550 L (1,600 L folded; 450 L on xDrive30e PHEV)

550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)

Kerb weight

1,330 kg (Hybrid WxB)

1,750 kg (xDrive20d) / 1,990 kg (xDrive30e PHEV)

1,735 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

1.8L 2ZR-FXE 4-Cylinder Hybrid / 1.2L 8NR-FTS 4-Cylinder Turbo

2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol / 3.0L B58 Turbo Inline-6

2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4

Power

122 hp (1.8L Hybrid combined) / 116 hp (1.2L Turbo) / 140 hp (1.8L Petrol)

190 hp (20d) / 252 hp (30i) / 292 hp combined (30e PHEV) / 382 hp (M40i)

211 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque

142 Nm (Engine) + 163 Nm (Electric Motor) / 185 Nm (1.2L Turbo)

400 Nm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i) / 420 Nm (30e PHEV) / 500 Nm (M40i)

350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm

Drivetrain

FWD or E-Four Electric AWD

Intelligent xDrive AWD

4MATIC Permanent AWD

0–100 km/h

10.5 sec (1.8L Hybrid) / 9.9 sec (1.2T)

8.0 sec (20d) / 6.3 sec (30i) / 6.1 sec (30e PHEV) / 4.5 sec (M40i)

7.3 sec

Top speed

180 km/h

213 km/h – 250 km/h

222 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

29.0 km/L (1.8L Hybrid) / 17.2 km/L (1.2L Turbo) / 15.8 km/L (1.8L Petrol)

16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i) / 41.0 km/L equiv. (xDrive30e) / 10.8 km/L (M40i)

13.5 km/L

City

27.5 km/L (1.8L Hybrid) / 14.5 km/L (1.2L Turbo)

13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i) / 45 km EV range (xDrive30e) / 8.5 km/L (M40i)

11.0 km/L

Highway

30.5 km/L (1.8L Hybrid) / 19.5 km/L (1.2L Turbo)

18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i) / 16.5 km/L hybrid mode (xDrive30e) / 12.8 km/L (M40i)

16.0 km/L

Tank size

43 L (Hybrid) / 50 L (Petrol)

68 L (50 L xDrive30e PHEV)

66 L

CO₂ emissions

89 g/km (Hybrid)

138 g/km (20d) / 49 g/km (30e PHEV)

152 g/km

At a glance

Model

Toyota Corolla Touring (E210 Series)

BMW X3 (G01 Series)

Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)

Production years

2019–2023

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Premium Station Wagon

5-Door Premium Compact Crossover

5-Door Executive Compact SUV

Seating capacity

Fuel types

Petrol (8NR-FTS Turbo / 2ZR-FAE), Hybrid (2ZR-FXE e-CVT)

Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)

Engine sizes

1,196 cc (1.2T) / 1,797 cc (1.8L Hybrid / Petrol) / 1,986 cc (2.0L)

1,995 cc (2.0D) / 1,998 cc (2.0T / 2.0T PHEV) / 2,998 cc (3.0T M40i)

1,991 cc

Transmission

Super CVT-i / e-CVT / 6-Speed iMT Manual

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic

9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / E-Four AWD

Intelligent xDrive AWD

4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

130 mm (Standard) / 155 mm (Trek Edition)

204 mm

180 mm

Source market

Japan (RHD JDM Spec)

UK / Japan / South Africa (RHD)

Japan (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

Outstanding 29.0 km/L fuel efficiency on 1.8L Hybrid: Ultra-low daily running expenses in Nairobi city traffic.
TNGA-C Chassis Handling: Significantly improved ride comfort, cornering precision, and acoustic dampening over older Fielders.
Premium WxB Trim Aesthetics: Dark chrome front grille, 17-inch smoked alloy wheels, synthetic leather sport seats, and HUD projector.
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0: Pre-Collision System with pedestrian detection, Lane Tracing Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control standard on most trims.

Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.0L diesel (20d), 2.0L petrol (30i), and 2.0L PHEV (30e) all qualify for KRA's 25% excise tax rate.
204 mm ground clearance: Confidently negotiates estate speed bumps, potholes, and unpaved upcountry roads.
Practical 550 L boot space: Generous cargo capacity expanding to 1,600 L with 40:20:40 split rear seats.
16.2 km/L xDrive20d fuel efficiency: Ideal for long-distance highway travel (e.g. Nairobi to Mombasa or Kisumu).

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

Lower 130 mm ground clearance: Low front chin overhang requires careful driving over tall estate speed bumps.
Slightly tighter rear boot depth vs. boxy Fielder.

Firm ride on 20-inch M Sport alloys over rough corrugated gravel tracks.
Reduced boot floor height on xDrive30e PHEV (450 L) due to rear high-voltage battery placement.

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.