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Mercedes-Benz GLC250

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

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BMW X3

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

Volvo XC60

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC250BMW X3Volvo XC60
Mandai score
8/10
8/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 49,000,008,200,000
KSh 6,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
X3 xDrive20d M Sport / xDrive30i M Sport
XC60 D4 / D5 AWD R-Design / T5 AWD Inscription / T8 Recharge PHEV
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Dimensions

Length
4,656 mm
4,708 mm
4,688 mm
Width
1,890 mm
1,891 mm
1,902 mm
Height
1,644 mm
1,676 mm
1,658 mm
Wheelbase
2,873 mm
2,864 mm
2,865 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
204 mm
216 mm (250 mm Air)
Boot space
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
550 L (1,600 L folded)
505 L (1,432 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,735 kg
1,750 kg
1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)
Seats
5
5
5

Specifications

Engine
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol
2.0L D4/D5 Twin-Turbo Clean Diesel / 2.0L T5 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L T8 PHEV
Power
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)
190 hp (D4) / 235 hp (D5) / 250 hp (T5) / 407–455 hp combined (T8 PHEV)
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)
400 Nm (D4) / 480 Nm (D5) / 350 Nm (T5) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV)
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD
0–100 km/h
7.3 sec
6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)
4.9 sec (T8 PHEV) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.2 sec (D5)
Top speed
222 km/h
213 km/h – 240 km/h
220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)

Fuel economy

Combined
13.5 km/L
16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i)
18.2 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 13.8 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 38.0 km/L equivalent (T8 PHEV)
City
11.0 km/L
13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i)
15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)
Highway
16.0 km/L
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i)
20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)
Tank size
66 L
68 L
71 L (Petrol/Diesel) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)
144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)

At a glance

Model
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol, Clean Diesel, Plug-In Hybrid (T8 Recharge)
Engine sizes
1,991 cc
1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)
1,969 cc (2.0L T5 / T6 / D4 / D5 / T8 PHEV)
Transmission
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
FWD or BorgWarner AWD
Ground clearance
180 mm
204 mm
216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)
Source market
Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
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