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Volvo XC60Honda CR-VMercedes-Benz GLC250
Mandai score
7/10
9/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 4,500,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
XC60 T5 AWD / D4 R-Design / T8 Twin Engine / B5 Mild Hybrid
CR-V 1.5T EX Masterpiece / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
13.8 km/L7.2 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 827 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,645 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,446 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,688 mm
4,605 mm
4,656 mm
Width
1,902 mm
1,855 mm
1,890 mm
Height
1,658 mm
1,680 mm
1,644 mm
Wheelbase
2,865 mm
2,660 mm
2,873 mm
Ground clearance
216 mm (250 mm Air)
208 mm
180 mm
Boot space
505 L (1,432 L folded)
561 L (5-seater) / 150 L (7-seater expanded to 967 L)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)
1,580 kg
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L Turbo Petrol (T4/T5) / 2.0L Twin-Charged Petrol (T6) / 2.0L Twin-Turbo Diesel (D3/D4/D5) / 2.0L PHEV (T8) / 48V MHEV (B4/B5/B6)
1.5L VTEC Turbo / 2.0L-2.4L NA i-VTEC / 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
Power
190 hp (T4/D4) / 250 hp (T5) / 316 hp (T6) / 400 hp (T8) / 415 hp (Polestar Engineered)
184 hp to 190 hp (Variant dependent)
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
300 Nm (T4) / 350 Nm (T5) / 400 Nm (D4) / 400 Nm (T6) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV combined)
175 Nm to 315 Nm (Electric motor combined torque)
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD / eAWD
Real Time AWD / FWD
4MATIC Permanent AWD
0–100 km/h
4.9 sec (T8 400hp) / 4.7 sec (T8 Polestar 415hp) / 5.9 sec (T6) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.9 sec (D4)
8.8 sec (1.5T) / 8.6 sec (e:HEV)
7.3 sec
Top speed
220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)
200 km/h
222 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.8 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 38.0 km/L equivalent (T8 PHEV)
14.5 km/L (1.5T) / 13.0 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 21.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
13.5 km/L
City
11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)
12.0 km/L (1.5T) / 10.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 20.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
11.0 km/L
Highway
16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)
16.8 km/L (1.5T) / 15.5 km/L (2.0L/2.4L NA) / 22.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
16.0 km/L
Tank size
71 L (Petrol/Diesel/MHEV) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)
57 L
66 L
CO₂ emissions
144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)
143 g/km (1.5T) / 114 g/km (e:HEV)
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)
Honda CR-V (RW1/RW2 & RT5/RT6 Series)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury SUV
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive SUV
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
5
Fuel types
Petrol (T4/T5/T6), PHEV (T8), Diesel (D3/D4/D5), Mild Hybrid (B4/B5/B6)
Petrol (VTEC Turbo / NA i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Engine sizes
1,969 cc (2.0L Drive-E across all variants)
1,496 cc / 1,993 cc / 2,354 cc
1,991 cc
Transmission
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic
CVT Automatic / Single-Speed e-CVT
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or BorgWarner AWD / eAWD (PHEV)
FWD or Real Time AWD
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)
208 mm
180 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Comprehensive powertrain choice: T-Badged turbo/twin-charged petrols, D-Badged diesels, B-Badged 48V mild hybrids, and T8 PHEVs up to 415 hp.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: The entire 1,969 cc engine family qualifies for Kenya's 25% excise tax bracket.
- High 216 mm ground clearance: Easily negotiates deep potholes, estate speed bumps, and rough upcountry murram tracks.
- T8 Polestar Engineered performance: 415 hp combined output with Akebono performance brakes and Öhlins adjustable dampers.
- 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.
- 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
- Premium unleaded fuel requirement (91+ octane minimum) on T4, T5, T6 petrol engines.
- AdBlue / Diesel Exhaust Fluid replenishment required on D4/D5 diesel models.
- High replacement cost for air suspension compressors and high-voltage PHEV battery packs over time.
- 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.
- 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.