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Audi Q7

Pinnacle 7-seater German luxury SUV combining MLB Evo chassis lightness, adaptive air suspension, and Quattro AWD.

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BMW X6 M Sport

Iconic luxury sports activity coupe with M aerodynamic styling and xDrive AWD.

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BMW X5

Flagship luxury executive SUV combining G05 stature, B57/B58 power, xDrive AWD, and supreme road presence.

Highest ratedBest value
Audi Q7BMW X6 M SportBMW X5
Mandai score
8.5/10
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 8,500,000
KSh 6,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Q7 2.0 TFSI / 3.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
X6 xDrive30d / X6 xDrive40i / X6 M50i
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Fuel and running cost

Trim
Standard
Fuel consumption
12.5 km/L8.0 L/100km combined · about 1063 km a tank
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 1184 km a tank
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,816 / 100 kmKSh 18 a km · KSh 18,157 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
5,052 mm
4,935 mm
4,922 mm
Width
1,968 mm
2,004 mm
2,004 mm
Height
1,741 mm
1,696 mm
1,745 mm
Wheelbase
2,994 mm
2,975 mm
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
212 mm
214 mm
Boot space
295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)
580 L (1,530 L folded)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
Kerb weight
2,070 kg
2,130 kg (2,310 kg M50i)
2,110 kg
Seats
7
5
5 or 7

Specifications

Engine
3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid
3.0L B57 Diesel / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 4.4L N63 V8 Petrol
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
Power
333 hp @ 5,500–6,500 rpm
265 hp (30d) / 335 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
Torque
440 Nm @ 2,900–5,300 rpm
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
Drivetrain
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
6.1 sec
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
Top speed
250 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 10.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
14.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 8.5 km/L (M50i)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
City
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
12.0 km/L (xDrive30d) / 9.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 6.5 km/L (M50i)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
Highway
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
16.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.5 km/L (xDrive40i) / 10.5 km/L (M50i)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
Tank size
85 L
80 L (Diesel) / 83 L (Petrol)
80 L
CO₂ emissions
179 g/km
172 g/km (30d) / 243 g/km (M50i)
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)

At a glance

Model
Audi Q7 (4M Series)
BMW X6 M Sport (F16 / G06 Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
5-Door Luxury Crossover Coupe
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
Seating capacity
7 seats
5
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
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)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
Transmission
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
210 mm (up to 245 mm with air suspension)
212 mm
214 mm
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.
  • Unmatched road presence: Iconic "Iconic Glow" illuminated kidney grille and wide M Sport stance.
  • Torque-rich 620–650 Nm diesel performance: xDrive30d accelerates effortlessly on single-lane highway passes.
  • High 212 mm ground clearance: Easily clears estate speed bumps and rough unpaved roads across Nairobi.
  • Legendary B58 petrol reliability: The 3.0L xDrive40i engine offers incredible tuning potential and proven mechanical durability.
  • 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.
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.
  • Sloping rear roofline: Slightly reduces rearmost headroom for rear passengers over 6 feet tall.
  • High CRSP customs valuation: 3.0L and 4.4L engine variants trigger the 35% KRA excise duty tax bracket.
  • 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.
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