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Porsche Macan
Agile sports handling platform inside a compact size profile with 252 hp turbo power and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.
Highest ratedBest value
BMW X3Porsche Macan
Mandai score
8/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 49,000,008,200,000
KSh 7,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
X3 xDrive20d M Sport / xDrive30i M Sport
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank
12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,401 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,010 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,708 mm
4,696 mm
Width
1,891 mm
1,923 mm
Height
1,676 mm
1,624 mm
Wheelbase
2,864 mm
2,807 mm
Ground clearance
204 mm
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
Boot space
550 L (1,600 L folded)
488 L (1,503 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,750 kg
1,795 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
Power
190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)
370 Nm to 550 Nm
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
0–100 km/h
6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
Top speed
213 km/h – 240 km/h
227 km/h – 272 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i)
12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)
City
13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)
Highway
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)
Tank size
68 L
65 L (75 L optional)
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)
172 g/km
At a glance
Model
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol
Engine sizes
1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)
1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Ground clearance
204 mm
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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.
- Sub-2,500 cc import duty advantage: 2.0T engine qualifies for 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- Shared EA888 engine block: Practical parts sourcing and local maintenance in Nairobi.
- Lightning-fast 7-speed PDK transmission: Instant gearshifts deliver true Porsche sports car feel.
What’s not so good
- 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.
- Firm sports-tuned ride on 20-inch wheels: Transmits road texture over unpaved corrugated tracks.
- Compact rear legroom: Rearest cabin space best suited for medium-height adult passengers.