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BMW X5Mazda CX-5Porsche Cayenne
Mandai score
9/10
7/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 3,200,000
KSh 11,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Cayenne Base / E-Hybrid / Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Standard
Fuel consumption
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
10.8 km/L9.3 L/100km combined · about 810 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 2,101 / 100 kmKSh 21 a km · KSh 21,015 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,922 mm
4,550 mm
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
Width
2,004 mm
1,840 mm
1,983 mm
Height
1,745 mm
1,690 mm
1,696 mm
Wheelbase
2,975 mm
2,700 mm
2,895 mm
Ground clearance
214 mm
210 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
Boot space
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
506 L (1,620 L folded)
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,110 kg
1,610 kg
2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)
Seats
5 or 7
5
4 or 5
Specifications
Engine
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
3.0L V6 Turbo / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + PHEV
Power
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
450 Nm to 900 Nm
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
0–100 km/h
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
8.2 sec
3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)
Top speed
230 km/h – 250 km/h
204 km/h
245 km/h – 300 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
27.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 10.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 8.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
City
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
22.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 8.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 6.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
Highway
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
30.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 12.5 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 10.2 km/L (4.0 V8)
Tank size
80 L
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
CO₂ emissions
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
142 g/km
75 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
Luxury Performance SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5
4 or 5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Engine sizes
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Ground clearance
214 mm
210 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
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.
- High 210 mm ground clearance handles unpaved roads and potholes easily.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA import duty tax bracket advantage.
- Massive 450 Nm torque on 2.2L diesel.
- Comprehensive trim lineup: From city-friendly E-Hybrids to track-ready Turbo GT models.
- Outstanding E-Hybrid efficiency: 0–100 km/h in 5.0 seconds with 44 km pure EV city commuting capability.
- Adaptive air suspension: Height raises up to 245 mm for deep potholes and rough upcountry roads.
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.
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import duty and taxes represent a significant investment, especially on V8 badges.
- Specialized maintenance requirements: High-voltage battery systems and twin-turbo V8 engines require certified diagnostic tools.