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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 X5Range Rover Sport
Mandai score
9/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 680,000,014,500,000
KSh 12,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Range Rover Sport SDV6 / P400e / D300 HSE Dynamic
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
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 1161 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,922 mm
4,879 mm (L494) / 4,946 mm (L461)
Width
2,004 mm
2,073 mm
Height
1,745 mm
1,803 mm
Wheelbase
2,975 mm
2,923 mm
Ground clearance
214 mm
213 mm (up to 278 mm Air)
Boot space
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
780 L (1,686 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,110 kg
2,180 kg (2,460 kg PHEV)
Seats
5 or 7
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
3.0L SDV6 Diesel / P400e PHEV / 5.0L V8 SVR
Power
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
306 hp (SDV6) / 404 hp (P400e) / 575 hp (SVR)
Torque
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
700 Nm (SDV6) / 640 Nm (P400e) / 700 Nm (SVR)
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Permanent AWD with Dynamic Response & Terrain Response 2
0–100 km/h
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
4.5 sec (SVR) – 6.7 sec (P400e)
Top speed
230 km/h – 250 km/h
220 km/h – 283 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
13.5 km/L (SDV6) / 31.0 km/L (P400e PHEV) / 7.8 km/L (SVR)
City
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
11.0 km/L (SDV6) / 41 km EV range (P400e) / 5.8 km/L (SVR)
Highway
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
15.2 km/L (SDV6) / 24.0 km/L (P400e) / 9.5 km/L (SVR)
Tank size
80 L
86 L (Diesel) / 91 L (Petrol) / 80 L (PHEV)
CO₂ emissions
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
198 g/km
At a glance
Model
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Range Rover Sport (L494 / L461 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
5-Door Luxury Performance SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5 or 7
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Clean Diesel, Petrol, 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 PHEV) / 2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 4,999 cc (5.0L V8)
Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Permanent AWD with Dynamic Response & Terrain Response 2
Ground clearance
214 mm
213 mm (up to 278 mm Air)
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.
- Iconic performance authority and massive status presentation.
- Torque-rich 700 Nm SDV6 diesel highway acceleration.
- P400e Plug-In Hybrid city commuting savings.
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 duty valuation.
- Air suspension and active roll bars require expert maintenance.