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Audi Q5
Benchmark German executive crossover featuring Quattro all-wheel drive, 208 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.
Highest ratedBest value
Audi Q5BMW X3
Mandai score
8.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 48,000,007,800,000
KSh 49,000,008,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
X3 xDrive20d M Sport / xDrive30i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,663 mm
4,708 mm
Width
1,893 mm
1,891 mm
Height
1,659 mm
1,676 mm
Wheelbase
2,819 mm
2,864 mm
Ground clearance
208 mm
204 mm
Boot space
550 L
550 L (1,600 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,735 kg
1,750 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol
Power
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)
Torque
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)
Drivetrain
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
6.3 sec
6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)
Top speed
237 km/h
213 km/h – 240 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i)
City
11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i)
Highway
16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i)
Tank size
70 L
68 L
CO₂ emissions
154 g/km
138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)
At a glance
Model
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
Seating capacity
5 seats
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)
Transmission
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
208 mm
204 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and unpaved estate roads.
- Sub-2,500 cc duty advantage: 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty rate.
- Quattro all-wheel drive traction: Instant torque distribution for wet asphalt and murram roads.
- Audi Virtual Cockpit & Bang & Olufsen audio: Premium 12.3-inch digital cluster and 3D sound system.
- 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
- S tronic fluid service requirements: Demands genuine Audi dual-clutch fluid replacement every 60,000 km.
- Firm ride on 20-inch S Line wheels: Transmits minor road vibrations on corrugated gravel tracks.
- 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.