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Volvo XC60

Understated mid-size luxury family SUV balancing twin-charged performance, 48V mild hybrid efficiency, 415 hp Polestar tuning, 216 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Mercedes-Benz GLC250

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

Highest ratedBest value

Range Rover Velar

Avant-garde minimalist design luxury crossover with flush door handles and Touch Pro Duo screen.

Volvo XC60Mercedes-Benz GLC250Range Rover Velar

Mandai score

7/10

8/10

7.5/10

Typical price

KSh 6,800,000

KSh 4,800,000

KSh 8,200,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

Mid-size SUV

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Fuel

Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Transmission

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Fuel consumption

13.8 km/L7.2 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank

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

13.2 km/L7.6 L/100km combined · about 1082 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,645 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,446 for 1,000 km · petrol

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

KSh 1,719 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,194 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,688 mm

4,656 mm

4,803 mm

Width

1,902 mm

1,890 mm

1,930 mm

Height

1,658 mm

1,644 mm

1,665 mm

Wheelbase

2,865 mm

2,873 mm

2,874 mm

Ground clearance

216 mm (250 mm Air)

180 mm

213 mm (251 mm Air)

Boot space

505 L (1,432 L folded)

550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)

673 L (1,731 L folded)

Kerb weight

1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)

1,735 kg

1,875 kg

Seats

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)

2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4

2.0L P250 Turbo Petrol / D240 Diesel / P400e PHEV

Power

190 hp (T4/D4) / 250 hp (T5) / 316 hp (T6) / 400 hp (T8) / 415 hp (Polestar Engineered)

211 hp @ 5,500 rpm

250 hp (P250) / 240 hp (D240) / 404 hp (P400e)

Torque

300 Nm (T4) / 350 Nm (T5) / 400 Nm (D4) / 400 Nm (T6) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV combined)

350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm

365 Nm (P250) / 500 Nm (D240) / 640 Nm (P400e)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD / eAWD

4MATIC Permanent AWD

Intelligent Driveline Dynamics 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)

7.3 sec

5.4 sec (P400e) – 7.1 sec (P250)

Top speed

220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)

222 km/h

217 km/h – 240 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

13.8 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 38.0 km/L equivalent (T8 PHEV)

13.5 km/L

13.2 km/L (P250) / 15.5 km/L (D240) / 45.0 km/L (P400e PHEV)

City

11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)

11.0 km/L

10.5 km/L (P250) / 13.0 km/L (D240) / 53 km EV range (P400e)

Highway

16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)

16.0 km/L

15.2 km/L (P250) / 17.5 km/L (D240) / 26.0 km/L (P400e)

Tank size

71 L (Petrol/Diesel/MHEV) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)

66 L

82 L (Petrol) / 60 L (Diesel) / 69 L (PHEV)

CO₂ emissions

144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)

152 g/km

154 g/km

At a glance

Model

Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)

Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)

Range Rover Velar (L560 Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury SUV

5-Door Executive Compact SUV

5-Door Luxury Crossover SUV

Seating capacity

Fuel types

Petrol (T4/T5/T6), PHEV (T8), Diesel (D3/D4/D5), Mild Hybrid (B4/B5/B6)

Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)

Petrol, Clean Diesel, PHEV

Engine sizes

1,969 cc (2.0L Drive-E across all variants)

1,991 cc

1,997 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,996 cc (3.0L MHEV)

Transmission

8-Speed Geartronic Automatic

9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD or BorgWarner AWD / eAWD (PHEV)

4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive

Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD

Ground clearance

216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)

180 mm

213 mm (251 mm Air)

Source market

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan (RHD)

UK / 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 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.

Stunning minimalist exterior design with flush door handles.
Sub-2,000 cc tax bracket advantage across major engine lines.
Cavernous 673 L cargo capacity.

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.

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.

Touchscreen controls require familiarization.
Firm ride on 21-inch R-Dynamic alloy wheels.