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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 GLC250

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

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.

Toyota RAV4Mercedes-Benz GLC250BMW X3

Mandai score

9/10

8/10

Typical price

KSh 4,800,000

KSh 4,900,000

Years

2019-2023

2017-2023

Body type

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Hybrid

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Transmission

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Fuel consumption

15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 836 km a tank

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

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

Running cost

KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol

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

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

Dimensions

Length

4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)

4,656 mm

4,708 mm

Width

1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)

1,890 mm

1,891 mm

Height

1,685 mm

1,644 mm

1,676 mm

Wheelbase

2,690 mm

2,873 mm

2,864 mm

Ground clearance

200 mm

180 mm

204 mm

Boot space

580 L (1,690 L folded)

550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)

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

Kerb weight

1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)

1,735 kg

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

Seats

Specifications

Engine

2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid

2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4

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

Power

171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)

211 hp @ 5,500 rpm

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

Torque

207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)

350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm

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

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four

4MATIC Permanent AWD

Intelligent xDrive AWD

0–100 km/h

8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)

7.3 sec

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

Top speed

200 km/h

222 km/h

213 km/h – 250 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)

13.5 km/L

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

City

12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)

11.0 km/L

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

Highway

17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)

16.0 km/L

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

Tank size

55 L

66 L

68 L (50 L xDrive30e PHEV)

CO₂ emissions

138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)

152 g/km

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

At a glance

Model

Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)

Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)

BMW X3 (G01 Series)

Production years

2019–2023

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Compact Utility Crossover

5-Door Executive Compact SUV

5-Door Premium Compact Crossover

Seating capacity

Fuel types

Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)

Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)

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

Engine sizes

1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)

1,991 cc

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

Transmission

Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT

9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four

4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Ground clearance

200 mm

180 mm

204 mm

Source market

Japan / UK (RHD)

Japan (RHD)

UK / Japan / South Africa (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

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.

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-2,000 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).

What’s not so good

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.

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 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.