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Mercedes-Benz GLC250Porsche MacanBMW X3
Mandai score
8/10
9/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 7,800,000
KSh 4,900,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
X3 xDrive20d M Sport / xDrive30i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Standard
Fuel consumption
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 km a tank
16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,401 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,010 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,656 mm
4,696 mm
4,708 mm
Width
1,890 mm
1,923 mm
1,891 mm
Height
1,644 mm
1,624 mm
1,676 mm
Wheelbase
2,873 mm
2,807 mm
2,864 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
204 mm
Boot space
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
488 L (1,503 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,735 kg
1,795 kg
1,750 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol
Power
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
370 Nm to 550 Nm
400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
7.3 sec
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)
Top speed
222 km/h
227 km/h – 272 km/h
213 km/h – 240 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.5 km/L
12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)
16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i)
City
11.0 km/L
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)
13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i)
Highway
16.0 km/L
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i)
Tank size
66 L
65 L (75 L optional)
68 L
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
172 g/km
138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)
At a glance
Model
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,991 cc
1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)
Transmission
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
180 mm
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
204 mm
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.
- Sub-2,500 cc import duty advantage: 2.0T engine qualifies for 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- Shared EA888 engine block: Practical parts sourcing and local maintenance in Nairobi.
- Lightning-fast 7-speed PDK transmission: Instant gearshifts deliver true Porsche sports car feel.
- 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.
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 sports-tuned ride on 20-inch wheels: Transmits road texture over unpaved corrugated tracks.
- Compact rear legroom: Rearest cabin space best suited for medium-height adult passengers.
- 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.