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Porsche MacanMercedes-Benz GLC250Range Rover Velar
Mandai score
9/10
8/10
7.5/10
Typical price
KSh 7,800,000
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 8,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
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
Velar P250 / D240 / P400e R-Dynamic HSE
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
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
13.2 km/L7.6 L/100km combined · about 1082 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 1,719 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,194 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,696 mm
4,656 mm
4,803 mm
Width
1,923 mm
1,890 mm
1,930 mm
Height
1,624 mm
1,644 mm
1,665 mm
Wheelbase
2,807 mm
2,873 mm
2,874 mm
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
180 mm
213 mm (251 mm Air)
Boot space
488 L (1,503 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
673 L (1,731 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,795 kg
1,735 kg
1,875 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 P250 Turbo Petrol / D240 Diesel / P400e PHEV
Power
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
250 hp (P250) / 240 hp (D240) / 404 hp (P400e)
Torque
370 Nm to 550 Nm
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
365 Nm (P250) / 500 Nm (D240) / 640 Nm (P400e)
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
4MATIC Permanent AWD
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
0–100 km/h
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
7.3 sec
5.4 sec (P400e) – 7.1 sec (P250)
Top speed
227 km/h – 272 km/h
222 km/h
217 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
13.2 km/L (P250) / 15.5 km/L (D240) / 45.0 km/L (P400e PHEV)
City
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)
11.0 km/L
10.5 km/L (P250) / 13.0 km/L (D240) / 53 km EV range (P400e)
Highway
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)
16.0 km/L
15.2 km/L (P250) / 17.5 km/L (D240) / 26.0 km/L (P400e)
Tank size
65 L (75 L optional)
66 L
82 L (Petrol) / 60 L (Diesel) / 69 L (PHEV)
CO₂ emissions
172 g/km
152 g/km
154 g/km
At a glance
Model
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Range Rover Velar (L560 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
5-Door Luxury Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Petrol, Clean Diesel, PHEV
Engine sizes
1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
1,991 cc
1,997 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,996 cc (3.0L MHEV)
Transmission
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
180 mm
213 mm (251 mm Air)
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.
- Stunning minimalist exterior design with flush door handles.
- Sub-2,000 cc tax bracket advantage across major engine lines.
- Cavernous 673 L cargo capacity.
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.
- Touchscreen controls require familiarization.
- Firm ride on 21-inch R-Dynamic alloy wheels.