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BMW X5Porsche CayenneBMW X6 M Sport
Mandai score
9/10
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 680,000,014,500,000
KSh 11,500,000
KSh 8,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Cayenne Base / E-Hybrid / Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo
X6 xDrive30d / X6 xDrive40i / X6 M50i
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank
27.0 km/L3.7 L/100km combined · about 2025 km a tank
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 1184 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 841 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 8,406 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,922 mm
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
4,935 mm
Width
2,004 mm
1,983 mm
2,004 mm
Height
1,745 mm
1,696 mm
1,696 mm
Wheelbase
2,975 mm
2,895 mm
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
214 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
212 mm
Boot space
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
580 L (1,530 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,110 kg
2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)
2,130 kg (2,310 kg M50i)
Seats
5 or 7
4 or 5
5
Specifications
Engine
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
3.0L V6 Turbo / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + PHEV
3.0L B57 Diesel / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 4.4L N63 V8 Petrol
Power
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
265 hp (30d) / 335 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
Torque
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
450 Nm to 900 Nm
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
Top speed
230 km/h – 250 km/h
245 km/h – 300 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
27.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 10.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 8.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
14.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 8.5 km/L (M50i)
City
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
22.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 8.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 6.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
12.0 km/L (xDrive30d) / 9.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 6.5 km/L (M50i)
Highway
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
30.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 12.5 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 10.2 km/L (4.0 V8)
16.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.5 km/L (xDrive40i) / 10.5 km/L (M50i)
Tank size
80 L
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
80 L (Diesel) / 83 L (Petrol)
CO₂ emissions
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
75 g/km (Hybrid)
172 g/km (30d) / 243 g/km (M50i)
At a glance
Model
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
BMW X6 M Sport (F16 / G06 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Luxury Crossover Coupe
Seating capacity
5 or 7
4 or 5
5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
214 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
212 mm
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.
- 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.
- Unmatched road presence: Iconic "Iconic Glow" illuminated kidney grille and wide M Sport stance.
- Torque-rich 620–650 Nm diesel performance: xDrive30d accelerates effortlessly on single-lane highway passes.
- High 212 mm ground clearance: Easily clears estate speed bumps and rough unpaved roads across Nairobi.
- Legendary B58 petrol reliability: The 3.0L xDrive40i engine offers incredible tuning potential and proven mechanical durability.
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.
- 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.
- Sloping rear roofline: Slightly reduces rearmost headroom for rear passengers over 6 feet tall.
- High CRSP customs valuation: 3.0L and 4.4L engine variants trigger the 35% KRA excise duty tax bracket.