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Porsche MacanMercedes-Benz GLC250BMW X3
Mandai score
9/10
8/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 7,800,000
KSh 4,800,000
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, Dual-clutch
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
X3 xDrive20d M Sport / xDrive30i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Standard
Fuel consumption
12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,401 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,010 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,696 mm
4,656 mm
4,708 mm
Width
1,923 mm
1,890 mm
1,891 mm
Height
1,624 mm
1,644 mm
1,676 mm
Wheelbase
2,807 mm
2,873 mm
2,864 mm
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
180 mm
204 mm
Boot space
488 L (1,503 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
550 L (1,600 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,795 kg
1,735 kg
1,750 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol
Power
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)
Torque
370 Nm to 550 Nm
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
4MATIC Permanent AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
7.3 sec
6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)
Top speed
227 km/h – 272 km/h
222 km/h
213 km/h – 240 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)
13.5 km/L
16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i)
City
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)
11.0 km/L
13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i)
Highway
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)
16.0 km/L
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i)
Tank size
65 L (75 L optional)
66 L
68 L
CO₂ emissions
172 g/km
152 g/km
138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)
At a glance
Model
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
1,991 cc
1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)
Transmission
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
180 mm
204 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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.
- 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.
What’s not so good
- 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.
- 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.