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Toyota Corolla TouringMercedes-Benz GLC250Subaru Levorg
Mandai score
8.5/10
8/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,600,000
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 2,650,000
Years
2019-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Corolla Touring WxB / G-X / S / Hybrid WxB
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Levorg 1.6 GT-S EyeSight / 2.0 STI Sport / 1.8 STI Sport EX
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Levorg 1.6T / 1.8T / 2.0T DIT
Fuel consumption
29.0 km/L3.4 L/100km combined · about 1247 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
17.4 km/L5.7 L/100km combined · about 1044 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 783 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 7,826 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,304 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,044 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,495 mm
4,656 mm
4,690 mm
Width
1,745 mm
1,890 mm
1,795 mm
Height
1,460 mm
1,644 mm
1,490 mm
Wheelbase
2,640 mm
2,873 mm
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
130 mm (155 mm Trek)
180 mm
145 mm
Boot space
392 L (expandable to 800+ L with seats flat)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
561 L (1,446 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,330 kg (Hybrid WxB)
1,735 kg
1,560 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.8L 2ZR-FXE 4-Cylinder Hybrid / 1.2L 8NR-FTS 4-Cylinder Turbo
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
2.0L FA20 DIT Turbo / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo Boxer
Power
122 hp (1.8L Hybrid combined) / 116 hp (1.2L Turbo) / 140 hp (1.8L Petrol)
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
300 hp @ 5,600 rpm (2.0T) / 177 hp (1.8T)
Torque
142 Nm (Engine) + 163 Nm (Electric Motor) / 185 Nm (1.2L Turbo)
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
400 Nm @ 2,000–4,800 rpm (2.0T) / 300 Nm (1.8T)
Drivetrain
FWD or E-Four Electric AWD
4MATIC Permanent AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
0–100 km/h
10.5 sec (1.8L Hybrid) / 9.9 sec (1.2T)
7.3 sec
5.5 sec (2.0T) / 7.8 sec (1.8T)
Top speed
180 km/h
222 km/h
240 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)
13.5 km/L
13.2 km/L (2.0T) / 16.5 km/L (1.8T) / 17.4 km/L (1.6T)
City
27.5 km/L (1.8L Hybrid) / 14.5 km/L (1.2L Turbo)
11.0 km/L
10.5 km/L (2.0T) / 13.8 km/L (1.8T) / 14.5 km/L (1.6T)
Highway
30.5 km/L (1.8L Hybrid) / 19.5 km/L (1.2L Turbo)
16.0 km/L
15.8 km/L (2.0T) / 18.5 km/L (1.8T) / 19.8 km/L (1.6T)
Tank size
43 L (Hybrid) / 50 L (Petrol)
66 L
60 L
CO₂ emissions
89 g/km (Hybrid)
152 g/km
164 g/km
At a glance
Model
Toyota Corolla Touring (E210 Series)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Subaru Levorg (VM / VN Series)
Production years
2019–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Premium Station Wagon
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Sport Station Wagon
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (8NR-FTS Turbo / 2ZR-FAE), Hybrid (2ZR-FXE e-CVT)
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Petrol (DIT Turbo)
Engine sizes
1,196 cc (1.2T) / 1,797 cc (1.8L Hybrid / Petrol) / 1,986 cc (2.0L)
1,991 cc
1,599 cc (1.6T) / 1,795 cc (1.8T) / 1,998 cc (2.0T)
Transmission
Super CVT-i / e-CVT / 6-Speed iMT Manual
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic / Sport Lineartronic CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / E-Four AWD
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Ground clearance
130 mm (Standard) / 155 mm (Trek Edition)
180 mm
145 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD JDM Spec)
Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
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-2,500 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.
- Raw 300 hp WRX turbo performance (2.0T): 0–100 km/h in 5.5 seconds with 400 Nm torque.
- Practical 561 L estate boot: Carries massive family luggage while delivering sports car speed.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: 1.6T, 1.8T, and 2.0T engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.
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.
- 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.
- 145 mm ground clearance: Mind steep estate speed bumps and rough unpaved roads.
- Requires 95+ octane high-octane petrol: High-strung DIT turbo engines demand premium fuel.