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Subaru LegacyBMW 3 SeriesAudi A4
Mandai score
7.5/10
8.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,600,000
KSh 34,000,006,800,000
KSh 35,000,005,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
4
4
4
Most popular trim
Legacy B4 Limited / 2.5i EyeSight / Sport
320i M Sport / 320d M Sport / 330i M Sport
A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,800 mm
4,709 mm
4,762 mm
Width
1,840 mm
1,827 mm
1,847 mm
Height
1,500 mm
1,435 mm
1,428 mm
Wheelbase
2,750 mm
2,851 mm
2,820 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
140 mm
135 mm
Boot space
506 L
480 L
460 L (Saloon) / 495 L (Avant)
Kerb weight
1,530 kg
1,525 kg
1,450 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
2.0L B48 TwinPower Turbo Petrol / 2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (40 TFSI)
Power
175 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
184 hp (320i) / 190 hp (320d) / 258 hp (330i)
190 hp @ 4,200–6,000 rpm
Torque
235 Nm @ 4,000 rpm / 376 Nm (2.4T)
300 Nm (320i) / 400 Nm (320d) / 400 Nm (330i)
320 Nm @ 1,450–4,200 rpm
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Rear-Wheel Drive / xDrive AWD
Front-Wheel Drive or Quattro AWD
0–100 km/h
8.4 sec
5.8 sec (330i) – 7.1 sec (320i)
7.3 sec
Top speed
210 km/h
235 km/h – 250 km/h
241 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (2.4T)
15.5 km/L (320i) / 19.2 km/L (320d) / 14.5 km/L (330i)
16.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
City
11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 9.8 km/L (2.4T)
12.5 km/L (320i) / 16.0 km/L (320d) / 11.8 km/L (330i)
13.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 16.8 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Highway
17.5 km/L (2.5L) / 15.0 km/L (2.4T)
18.2 km/L (320i) / 22.0 km/L (320d) / 17.0 km/L (330i)
19.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 22.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Tank size
60 L
59 L
54 L
CO₂ emissions
156 g/km
132 g/km (320i) / 112 g/km (320d)
134 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Legacy B4 (BN / BW Series)
BMW 3 Series (F30 LCI / G20 Series)
Audi A4 (B9 / B9.5 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Saloon
4-Door Executive Saloon
4-Door Saloon / Avant Estate Wagon
Seating capacity
5
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol, Clean Diesel
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel)
1,395 cc / 1,984 cc / 1,968 cc
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) / xDrive AWD
FWD or Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
150 mm
140 mm
135 mm
Source market
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Outstanding high-speed highway stability: Long wheelbase and Symmetrical AWD track rock-solid at speed.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.5L FB25 engine qualifies for 25% excise tax bracket.
- Plush executive cabin: High-grade leather, Harman Kardon audio, and whisper-quiet acoustic glass.
- Sub-2,000 cc tax bracket advantage: 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty tax rate.
- Outstanding B47 diesel efficiency: 320d returns up to 19+ km/L on Nairobi-Mombasa highway runs.
- Driver-focused ergonomics: G20 Live Cockpit Professional with iDrive 7/8 delivers intuitive digital control.
- Sub-2,000 cc customs tax advantage: All 1.4L and 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket.
- Audi Virtual Cockpit digital display: 12.3-inch high-resolution instrument panel with Google Maps.
- Excellent 16.0+ km/L fuel economy: Efficient B-cycle combustion process cuts highway fuel usage.
- High highway stability: Rigid chassis and responsive steering for confident long-distance cruising.
What’s not so good
- 150 mm ground clearance: Mind steep estate speed bumps when carrying passengers.
- CVT rubber-band effect under hard acceleration: Lineartronic CVT prioritizes smooth cruising.
- Firm M Sport suspension: Stiff damper tuning transmits pavement texture over uneven estate roads.
- Low 140 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious navigation over steep speed bumps in residential Nairobi.
- 135 mm ground clearance: Low front overhang requires cautious driving over tall estate speed bumps.
- S tronic dual-clutch fluid maintenance: Demands regular servicing every 60,000 km.