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BMW X5
Flagship luxury executive SUV combining G05 stature, B57/B58 power, xDrive AWD, and supreme road presence.
Highest rated
BMW X5Lexus RX 300
Mandai score
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 5,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2022
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
RX 300 F Sport / Version L
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank
11.8 km/L8.5 L/100km combined · about 850 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,923 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 19,234 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,922 mm
4,890 mm
Width
2,004 mm
1,895 mm
Height
1,745 mm
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,975 mm
2,790 mm
Ground clearance
214 mm
200 mm
Boot space
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
553 L (1,626 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,110 kg
1,890 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
Specifications
Engine
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
2.0L 8AR-FTS Twin-Scroll Turbo Petrol
Power
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
238 hp @ 4,800–5,600 rpm
Torque
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
350 Nm @ 1,650–4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
0–100 km/h
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
9.2 sec
Top speed
230 km/h – 250 km/h
200 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
11.8 km/L
City
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
9.5 km/L
Highway
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
14.2 km/L
Tank size
80 L
72 L
CO₂ emissions
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
189 g/km
At a glance
Model
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Lexus RX 300 (AL20 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2022
Body type
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
5-Door Mid-Size Luxury SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Petrol
Engine sizes
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
1,998 cc (2.0L Turbo)
Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
Ground clearance
214 mm
200 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA import duty tax savings.
- Exceptionally quiet, refined cabin with Mark Levinson audio.
- Reliable Toyota 8AR-FTS turbo engine mechanicals.
What’s not so good
- 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.
- Remote Touch trackpad interface requires patience.
- 6-speed automatic feels traditional compared to 8-speed rivals.