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Range Rover Evoque

Highly popular style-first compact luxury crossover with flush door handles and 212 mm ground clearance.

BMW X3

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC250

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

Best value
Range Rover EvoqueBMW X3Mercedes-Benz GLC250
Mandai score
7/10
8/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 5,500,000
KSh 49,000,008,200,000
KSh 4,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Evoque P200 / D180 / P300e R-Dynamic SE
X3 xDrive20d M Sport / xDrive30i M Sport
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Dimensions

Length
4,371 mm
4,708 mm
4,656 mm
Width
1,904 mm
1,891 mm
1,890 mm
Height
1,649 mm
1,676 mm
1,644 mm
Wheelbase
2,681 mm
2,864 mm
2,873 mm
Ground clearance
212 mm
204 mm
180 mm
Boot space
591 L (1,383 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,815 kg
1,750 kg
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5
5

Specifications

Engine
2.0L P200 Turbo Petrol / D180 Diesel / P300e PHEV
2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
Power
200 hp (P200) / 180 hp (D180) / 309 hp (P300e)
190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
320 Nm (P200) / 430 Nm (D180) / 540 Nm (P300e)
400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Efficient Driveline AWD with Terrain Response 2
Intelligent xDrive AWD
4MATIC Permanent AWD
0–100 km/h
6.4 sec (P300e) – 8.5 sec (P200)
6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)
7.3 sec
Top speed
216 km/h
213 km/h – 240 km/h
222 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
12.8 km/L (P200) / 16.2 km/L (D180) / 45.0 km/L (P300e PHEV)
16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i)
13.5 km/L
City
10.2 km/L (P200) / 13.8 km/L (D180) / 55 km EV range (P300e)
13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i)
11.0 km/L
Highway
15.0 km/L (P200) / 18.2 km/L (D180) / 28.0 km/L (P300e)
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i)
16.0 km/L
Tank size
67 L (Petrol) / 65 L (Diesel) / 57 L (PHEV)
68 L
66 L
CO₂ emissions
143 g/km
138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)
152 g/km

At a glance

Model
Range Rover Evoque (L551 Series)
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Luxury SUV
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, MHEV, PHEV
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Engine sizes
1,997 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,498 cc (1.5L PHEV)
1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)
1,991 cc
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Efficient Driveline AWD with Terrain Response 2
Intelligent xDrive AWD
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
212 mm
204 mm
180 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good
  • High status appeal and flush deployable door handle design.
  • Sub-2,000 cc engine tax advantage across all trims.
  • High 212 mm ground clearance for urban speed bumps.
  • 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.
  • 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.
What’s not so good
  • Compact rear cabin legroom.
  • 9-speed automatic can feel busy in low-speed Nairobi traffic.
  • 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.
  • 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.