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Volvo XC60Subaru OutbackMercedes-Benz GLC250
Mandai score
7/10
8.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 4,150,000
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
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
XC60 D4 / D5 AWD R-Design / T5 AWD Inscription / T8 Recharge PHEV
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
GLC250 4MATIC AMG Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T
Fuel consumption
18.2 km/L5.5 L/100km combined · about 1292 km a tank
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 km a tank
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 891 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,251 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,514 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,688 mm
4,870 mm
4,656 mm
Width
1,902 mm
1,875 mm
1,890 mm
Height
1,658 mm
1,675 mm
1,644 mm
Wheelbase
2,865 mm
2,745 mm
2,873 mm
Ground clearance
216 mm (250 mm Air)
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
180 mm
Boot space
505 L (1,432 L folded)
522 L (1,800 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L with seats folded)
Kerb weight
1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)
1,620 kg
1,735 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L D4/D5 Twin-Turbo Clean Diesel / 2.0L T5 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L T8 PHEV
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
2.0L M274 Turbocharged Inline-4
Power
190 hp (D4) / 235 hp (D5) / 250 hp (T5) / 407–455 hp combined (T8 PHEV)
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
211 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
400 Nm (D4) / 480 Nm (D5) / 350 Nm (T5) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV)
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
350 Nm @ 1,200–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
4MATIC Permanent AWD
0–100 km/h
4.9 sec (T8 PHEV) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.2 sec (D5)
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
7.3 sec
Top speed
220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)
210 km/h
222 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
18.2 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 13.8 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 38.0 km/L equivalent (T8 PHEV)
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
13.5 km/L
City
15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
11.0 km/L
Highway
20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
16.0 km/L
Tank size
71 L (Petrol/Diesel) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)
63 L
66 L
CO₂ emissions
144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)
161 g/km
152 g/km
At a glance
Model
Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 4MATIC (X253 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover
Estate Crossover Tourer
5-Door Executive Compact SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Clean Diesel, Plug-In Hybrid (T8 Recharge)
Petrol
Petrol (Turbocharged Direct Injection)
Engine sizes
1,969 cc (2.0L T5 / T6 / D4 / D5 / T8 PHEV)
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,991 cc
Transmission
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or BorgWarner AWD
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
180 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Phenomenal ride isolation and quiet cabin: Suppresses road noise and vibration on rough unpaved roads.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA duty advantage: Entire 2.0L petrol, diesel, and T8 PHEV lineup qualifies for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
- High 216 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
- 407–455 hp T8 Recharge PHEV performance: Launches 0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds with zero-emission city commuting.
- Exceptional long-distance ride comfort: Plush suspension absorbs upcountry road ripples effortlessly.
- High 213–220 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved murram roads, ruts, and deep puddles.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: Both 2.5L and 2.4T engines qualify for 25% excise tax bracket.
- 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
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import tax duty represents a solid luxury investment.
- Optional air suspension compressor care: Rear air bellows require inspection over rough roads.
- Long 4.87-meter overall length: Requires care when parallel parking in tight Nairobi streets.
- Lineartronic CVT under towing: Demands auxiliary CVT fluid cooler for heavy trailer towing.
- 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.