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Mercedes-Benz GLC250Range Rover VelarBMW X3
Mandai score
8/10
7.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 8,200,000
KSh 4,900,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Velar P250 / D240 / P400e R-Dynamic HSE
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
13.2 km/L7.6 L/100km combined · about 1082 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 1,719 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,194 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
4,803 mm
4,708 mm
Width
1,890 mm
1,930 mm
1,891 mm
Height
1,644 mm
1,665 mm
1,676 mm
Wheelbase
2,873 mm
2,874 mm
2,864 mm
Ground clearance
180 mm
213 mm (251 mm Air)
204 mm
Boot space
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
673 L (1,731 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,735 kg
1,875 kg
1,750 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
2.0L P250 Turbo Petrol / D240 Diesel / P400e PHEV
2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol
Power
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
250 hp (P250) / 240 hp (D240) / 404 hp (P400e)
190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
365 Nm (P250) / 500 Nm (D240) / 640 Nm (P400e)
400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent AWD
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
7.3 sec
5.4 sec (P400e) – 7.1 sec (P250)
6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)
Top speed
222 km/h
217 km/h – 240 km/h
213 km/h – 240 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.5 km/L
13.2 km/L (P250) / 15.5 km/L (D240) / 45.0 km/L (P400e PHEV)
16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i)
City
11.0 km/L
10.5 km/L (P250) / 13.0 km/L (D240) / 53 km EV range (P400e)
13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i)
Highway
16.0 km/L
15.2 km/L (P250) / 17.5 km/L (D240) / 26.0 km/L (P400e)
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i)
Tank size
66 L
82 L (Petrol) / 60 L (Diesel) / 69 L (PHEV)
68 L
CO₂ emissions
152 g/km
154 g/km
138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)
At a glance
Model
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Range Rover Velar (L560 Series)
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
5-Door Luxury Crossover SUV
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Petrol, Clean Diesel, PHEV
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,991 cc
1,997 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,996 cc (3.0L MHEV)
1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)
Transmission
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
180 mm
213 mm (251 mm Air)
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.
- Stunning minimalist exterior design with flush door handles.
- Sub-2,000 cc tax bracket advantage across major engine lines.
- Cavernous 673 L cargo capacity.
- 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.
- Touchscreen controls require familiarization.
- Firm ride on 21-inch R-Dynamic alloy wheels.
- 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.