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BMW X3

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

Subaru Outback

The definitive estate tourer featuring 213–220 mm ground clearance, exceptional long-distance ride comfort, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

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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.

BMW X3Subaru OutbackAudi Q5

Mandai score

8/10

8.5/10

Typical price

KSh 4,900,000

KSh 4,150,000

KSh 4,800,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

Mid-size SUV

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Fuel

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Standard

Subaru Outback 2.5L / 2.4T

Fuel consumption

16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank

14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 km a tank

14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,401 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,010 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,708 mm

4,870 mm

4,663 mm

Width

1,891 mm

1,875 mm

1,893 mm

Height

1,676 mm

1,675 mm

1,659 mm

Wheelbase

2,864 mm

2,745 mm

2,819 mm

Ground clearance

204 mm

213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)

208 mm

Boot space

550 L (1,600 L folded)

522 L (1,800 L folded)

550 L

Kerb weight

1,750 kg

1,620 kg

1,735 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol

2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo

2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)

Power

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

182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)

252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm

Torque

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

239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)

370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology

0–100 km/h

6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)

8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)

6.3 sec

Top speed

213 km/h – 240 km/h

210 km/h

237 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i)

14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)

14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

City

13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i)

11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)

11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

Highway

18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i)

16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)

16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

Tank size

68 L

63 L

70 L

CO₂ emissions

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

161 g/km

154 g/km

At a glance

Model

BMW X3 (G01 Series)

Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)

Audi Q5 (FY Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Premium Compact Crossover

Estate Crossover Tourer

5-Door Executive Crossover SUV

Seating capacity

5 seats

Fuel types

Clean Diesel, Petrol

Petrol

Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)

Engine sizes

1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)

2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)

1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc

Transmission

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic

Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)

7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Quattro All-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

204 mm

213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)

208 mm

Source market

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan / UK (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.

Exceptional long-distance ride comfort: Plush suspension absorbs upcountry road ripples effortlessly.
High 213–220 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved murram roads, ruts, and deep puddles.
Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: Both 2.5L and 2.4T engines qualify for 25% excise tax bracket.

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.

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.

Long 4.87-meter overall length: Requires care when parallel parking in tight Nairobi streets.
Lineartronic CVT under towing: Demands auxiliary CVT fluid cooler for heavy trailer towing.

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.