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Audi Q7BMW X5Porsche Cayenne
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 680,000,011,500,000
KSh 680,000,014,500,000
KSh 11,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Q7 2.0 TFSI / 3.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Cayenne Base / E-Hybrid / Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
5,052 mm
4,922 mm
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
Width
1,968 mm
2,004 mm
1,983 mm
Height
1,741 mm
1,745 mm
1,696 mm
Wheelbase
2,994 mm
2,975 mm
2,895 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
214 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
Boot space
295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,070 kg
2,110 kg
2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)
Seats
7
5 or 7
4 or 5
Specifications
Engine
3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
3.0L V6 Turbo / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + PHEV
Power
333 hp @ 5,500–6,500 rpm
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
440 Nm @ 2,900–5,300 rpm
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
450 Nm to 900 Nm
Drivetrain
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
0–100 km/h
6.1 sec
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)
Top speed
250 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
245 km/h – 300 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 10.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
27.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 10.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 8.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
City
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
22.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 8.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 6.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
Highway
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
30.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 12.5 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 10.2 km/L (4.0 V8)
Tank size
85 L
80 L
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
CO₂ emissions
179 g/km
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
75 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Audi Q7 (4M Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
Luxury Performance SUV
Seating capacity
7 seats
5 or 7
4 or 5
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Engine sizes
1,984 cc / 2,995 cc / 2,967 cc
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
Transmission
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)
Drivetrain
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Ground clearance
210 mm (up to 245 mm with air suspension)
214 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Adaptive air suspension height: Adjustable ground clearance from 210 mm up to 245 mm for off-road tracks.
- Sub-2,500 cc duty savings on 2.0L TFSI: Qualifies for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket.
- Electrically folding 3rd-row seats: Expands boot space to 770 L with push-button convenience.
- Exceptional high-speed stability: MLB Evo chassis provides limousine-like ride comfort on highways.
- Massive low-end diesel torque: 620 Nm output delivers effortless highway overtaking power.
- High 214 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved estate tracks and deep upcountry ruts.
- Optional 3rd row / 7-seater layout: Provides extra seating versatility for larger family transfers.
- Comprehensive trim lineup: From city-friendly E-Hybrids to track-ready Turbo GT models.
- Outstanding E-Hybrid efficiency: 0–100 km/h in 5.0 seconds with 44 km pure EV city commuting capability.
- Adaptive air suspension: Height raises up to 245 mm for deep potholes and rough upcountry roads.
What’s not so good
- 5.05-meter overall length: Demands large parking spaces in Nairobi shopping malls.
- Air suspension strut wear: Pneumatic air bags require replacement after high-mileage use.
- High KRA customs valuation: 3.0L+ engines trigger the 35% excise duty tax bracket.
- Wide 2.0-meter body width: Requires extra care when parking in narrow commercial bays.
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import duty and taxes represent a significant investment, especially on V8 badges.
- Specialized maintenance requirements: High-voltage battery systems and twin-turbo V8 engines require certified diagnostic tools.