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BMW X3
Versatile premium compact SUV with xDrive AWD, 204 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc diesel efficiency.
Highest ratedBest value
BMW X3Range Rover Velar
Mandai score
8/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 4,900,000
KSh 8,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
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Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
X3 xDrive20d M Sport / xDrive30i M Sport
Velar P250 / D240 / P400e R-Dynamic HSE
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Standard
Fuel consumption
16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank
13.2 km/L7.6 L/100km combined · about 1082 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,401 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,010 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,719 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,194 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,708 mm
4,803 mm
Width
1,891 mm
1,930 mm
Height
1,676 mm
1,665 mm
Wheelbase
2,864 mm
2,874 mm
Ground clearance
204 mm
213 mm (251 mm Air)
Boot space
550 L (1,600 L folded)
673 L (1,731 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,750 kg
1,875 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol
2.0L P250 Turbo Petrol / D240 Diesel / P400e PHEV
Power
190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)
250 hp (P250) / 240 hp (D240) / 404 hp (P400e)
Torque
400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)
365 Nm (P250) / 500 Nm (D240) / 640 Nm (P400e)
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
0–100 km/h
6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)
5.4 sec (P400e) – 7.1 sec (P250)
Top speed
213 km/h – 240 km/h
217 km/h – 240 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i)
13.2 km/L (P250) / 15.5 km/L (D240) / 45.0 km/L (P400e PHEV)
City
13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i)
10.5 km/L (P250) / 13.0 km/L (D240) / 53 km EV range (P400e)
Highway
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i)
15.2 km/L (P250) / 17.5 km/L (D240) / 26.0 km/L (P400e)
Tank size
68 L
82 L (Petrol) / 60 L (Diesel) / 69 L (PHEV)
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)
154 g/km
At a glance
Model
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Range Rover Velar (L560 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
5-Door Luxury Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol, Clean Diesel, PHEV
Engine sizes
1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)
1,997 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,996 cc (3.0L MHEV)
Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
Ground clearance
204 mm
213 mm (251 mm Air)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- High 204 mm ground clearance: Confidently clears deep ruts, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry roads.
- Sub-2,000 cc tax advantage: Both 2.0L diesel and petrol engines qualify for 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- Practical 550 L boot space: Generous cargo capacity expanding to 1,600 L with 40:20:40 split rear seats.
- 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
- Firm ride on 20-inch M Sport wheels: Low-profile tires transmit road roughness over corrugated gravel tracks.
- DPF filter maintenance: 2.0L diesel models require periodic long highway runs to clean particulate filters.
- Touchscreen controls require familiarization.
- Firm ride on 21-inch R-Dynamic alloy wheels.