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BMW X3

Versatile premium compact SUV with xDrive AWD, 204 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc diesel efficiency.

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

Volvo XC60

Understated mid-size family safety option built with phenomenal ride isolation, 216 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

BMW X3Porsche MacanVolvo XC60

Mandai score

8/10

9/10

7/10

Typical price

KSh 49,000,008,200,000

KSh 7,800,000

KSh 6,800,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

Mid-size SUV

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Mid-size SUV

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic, Dual-clutch

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Standard

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

18.2 km/L5.5 L/100km combined · about 1292 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

KSh 1,251 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 12,514 for 1,000 km · diesel

Dimensions

Length

4,708 mm

4,696 mm

4,688 mm

Width

1,891 mm

1,923 mm

1,902 mm

Height

1,676 mm

1,624 mm

1,658 mm

Wheelbase

2,864 mm

2,807 mm

2,865 mm

Ground clearance

204 mm

198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)

216 mm (250 mm Air)

Boot space

550 L (1,600 L folded)

488 L (1,503 L folded)

505 L (1,432 L folded)

Kerb weight

1,750 kg

1,795 kg

1,815 kg (2,150 kg T8 Recharge)

Seats

Specifications

Engine

2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol

2.0L D4/D5 Twin-Turbo Clean Diesel / 2.0L T5 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L T8 PHEV

Power

190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)

252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)

190 hp (D4) / 235 hp (D5) / 250 hp (T5) / 407–455 hp combined (T8 PHEV)

Torque

400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)

370 Nm to 550 Nm

400 Nm (D4) / 480 Nm (D5) / 350 Nm (T5) / 640–709 Nm (T8 PHEV)

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD

Front-Wheel Drive / BorgWarner AWD

0–100 km/h

6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)

4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)

4.9 sec (T8 PHEV) / 6.8 sec (T5) / 7.2 sec (D5)

Top speed

213 km/h – 240 km/h

227 km/h – 272 km/h

220 km/h (electronically limited to 180 km/h from 2021)

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)

18.2 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 13.8 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 38.0 km/L equivalent (T8 PHEV)

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)

15.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 11.2 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 50 km pure EV range (T8 PHEV)

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)

20.5 km/L (D4 Diesel) / 16.5 km/L (T5 Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (T8 PHEV hybrid mode)

Tank size

68 L

65 L (75 L optional)

71 L (Petrol/Diesel) / 50 L (T8 PHEV)

CO₂ emissions

138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)

172 g/km

144 g/km (D4) / 49 g/km (T8 PHEV)

At a glance

Model

BMW X3 (G01 Series)

Porsche Macan (95B Series)

Volvo XC60 (SPA Platform)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Premium Compact Crossover

Compact Luxury Performance SUV

5-Door Mid-Size Executive Luxury Crossover

Seating capacity

Fuel types

Clean Diesel, Petrol

Petrol

Petrol, Clean Diesel, Plug-In Hybrid (T8 Recharge)

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)

1,969 cc (2.0L T5 / T6 / D4 / D5 / T8 PHEV)

Transmission

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic

Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)

8-Speed Geartronic Automatic

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD

FWD or BorgWarner AWD

Ground clearance

204 mm

198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)

216 mm (up to 250 mm with Air Suspension)

Source market

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.

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.

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.

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.