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BMW X3

Versatile premium compact SUV with xDrive AWD, 204 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc diesel efficiency.

Subaru Outback

The definitive estate tourer featuring 213–220 mm ground clearance, exceptional long-distance ride comfort, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

Highest ratedBest value

Volvo XC60

Understated mid-size family safety option built with phenomenal ride isolation, 216 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

BMW X3Subaru OutbackVolvo XC60

Mandai score

8/10

8.5/10

7/10

Typical price

KSh 4,900,000

KSh 4,150,000

KSh 6,800,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Standard

Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T

Fuel consumption

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

14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 km a tank

18.2 km/L5.5 L/100km combined · about 1292 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,401 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,010 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,251 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,514 for 1,000 km · diesel

Dimensions

Length

4,708 mm

4,870 mm

4,688 mm

Width

1,891 mm

1,875 mm

1,902 mm

Height

1,676 mm

1,675 mm

1,658 mm

Wheelbase

2,864 mm

2,745 mm

2,865 mm

Ground clearance

204 mm

213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)

216 mm (250 mm Air)

Boot space

550 L (1,600 L folded)

522 L (1,800 L folded)

505 L (1,432 L folded)

Kerb weight

1,750 kg

1,620 kg

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

Seats

Specifications

Engine

2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol

2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo

2.0L D4/D5 Twin-Turbo Clean Diesel / 2.0L T5 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L T8 PHEV

Power

190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)

182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)

190 hp (D4) / 235 hp (D5) / 250 hp (T5) / 407–455 hp combined (T8 PHEV)

Torque

400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)

239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)

400 Nm (D4) / 480 Nm (D5) / 350 Nm (T5) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV)

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD

0–100 km/h

6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)

8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)

4.9 sec (T8 PHEV) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.2 sec (D5)

Top speed

213 km/h – 240 km/h

210 km/h

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

Fuel economy

Combined

16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i)

14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)

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

City

13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i)

11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)

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

Highway

18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i)

16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)

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

Tank size

68 L

63 L

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

CO₂ emissions

138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)

161 g/km

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

At a glance

Model

BMW X3 (G01 Series)

Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)

Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Premium Compact Crossover

Estate Crossover Tourer

5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover

Seating capacity

Fuel types

Clean Diesel, Petrol

Petrol

Petrol, Clean Diesel, Plug-In Hybrid (T8 Recharge)

Engine sizes

1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)

2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)

1,969 cc (2.0L T5 / T6 / D4 / D5 / T8 PHEV)

Transmission

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic

Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)

8-Speed Geartronic Automatic

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

FWD or BorgWarner AWD

Ground clearance

204 mm

213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)

216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)

Source market

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan / UK (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.

Exceptional long-distance ride comfort: Plush suspension absorbs upcountry road ripples effortlessly.
High 213–220 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved murram roads, ruts, and deep puddles.
Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: Both 2.5L and 2.4T engines qualify for 25% excise tax bracket.

Phenomenal ride isolation and quiet cabin: Suppresses road noise and vibration on rough unpaved roads.
Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: Entire 2.0L petrol, diesel, and T8 PHEV lineup qualifies for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
High 216 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
407–455 hp T8 Recharge PHEV performance: Launches 0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds with zero-emission city commuting.

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.

Long 4.87-meter overall length: Requires care when parallel parking in tight Nairobi streets.
Lineartronic CVT under towing: Demands auxiliary CVT fluid cooler for heavy trailer towing.

High CRSP customs valuation: Import tax duty represents a solid luxury investment.
Optional air suspension compressor care: Rear air bellows require inspection over rough roads.