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Range Rover VelarMercedes-Benz GLC250BMW X3
Mandai score
7.5/10
8/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 8,200,000
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, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Velar P250 / D240 / P400e R-Dynamic HSE
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
13.2 km/L7.6 L/100km combined · about 1082 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 1,719 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 17,194 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
4,803 mm
4,656 mm
4,708 mm
Width
1,930 mm
1,890 mm
1,891 mm
Height
1,665 mm
1,644 mm
1,676 mm
Wheelbase
2,874 mm
2,873 mm
2,864 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm (251 mm Air)
180 mm
204 mm
Boot space
673 L (1,731 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
550 L (1,600 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,875 kg
1,735 kg
1,750 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L P250 Turbo Petrol / D240 Diesel / P400e PHEV
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol
Power
250 hp (P250) / 240 hp (D240) / 404 hp (P400e)
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)
Torque
365 Nm (P250) / 500 Nm (D240) / 640 Nm (P400e)
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)
Drivetrain
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
4MATIC Permanent AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
5.4 sec (P400e) – 7.1 sec (P250)
7.3 sec
6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)
Top speed
217 km/h – 240 km/h
222 km/h
213 km/h – 240 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.2 km/L (P250) / 15.5 km/L (D240) / 45.0 km/L (P400e PHEV)
13.5 km/L
16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i)
City
10.5 km/L (P250) / 13.0 km/L (D240) / 53 km EV range (P400e)
11.0 km/L
13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i)
Highway
15.2 km/L (P250) / 17.5 km/L (D240) / 26.0 km/L (P400e)
16.0 km/L
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i)
Tank size
82 L (Petrol) / 60 L (Diesel) / 69 L (PHEV)
66 L
68 L
CO₂ emissions
154 g/km
152 g/km
138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)
At a glance
Model
Range Rover Velar (L560 Series)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Luxury Crossover SUV
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Clean Diesel, PHEV
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,997 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,996 cc (3.0L MHEV)
1,991 cc
1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
Intelligent Driveline Dynamics AWD
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
213 mm (251 mm Air)
180 mm
204 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Stunning minimalist exterior design with flush door handles.
- Sub-2,000 cc tax bracket advantage across major engine lines.
- Cavernous 673 L cargo capacity.
- 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
- Touchscreen controls require familiarization.
- Firm ride on 21-inch R-Dynamic alloy wheels.
- 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.