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BMW X5

Flagship luxury executive SUV combining G05 stature, B57/B58 power, xDrive AWD, and supreme road presence.

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Range Rover Sport

Dynamic performance luxury powerhouse across L494 and L461 variants with 213 mm ground clearance.

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Audi Q7

Pinnacle 7-seater German luxury SUV combining MLB Evo chassis lightness, adaptive air suspension, and Quattro AWD.

BMW X5Range Rover SportAudi Q7
Mandai score
9/10
8/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 12,500,000
KSh 6,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Range Rover Sport SDV6 / P400e / D300 HSE Dynamic
Q7 2.0 TFSI / 3.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
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
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 1161 km a tank
12.5 km/L8.0 L/100km combined · about 1063 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,687 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,871 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,816 / 100 kmKSh 18 a km · KSh 18,157 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
4,922 mm
4,879 mm (L494) / 4,946 mm (L461)
5,052 mm
Width
2,004 mm
2,073 mm
1,968 mm
Height
1,745 mm
1,803 mm
1,741 mm
Wheelbase
2,975 mm
2,923 mm
2,994 mm
Ground clearance
214 mm
213 mm (up to 278 mm Air)
210 mm
Boot space
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
780 L (1,686 L folded)
295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)
Kerb weight
2,110 kg
2,180 kg (2,460 kg PHEV)
2,070 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5 or 7
7

Specifications

Engine
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
3.0L SDV6 Diesel / P400e PHEV / 5.0L V8 SVR
3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid
Power
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
306 hp (SDV6) / 404 hp (P400e) / 575 hp (SVR)
333 hp @ 5,500–6,500 rpm
Torque
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
700 Nm (SDV6) / 640 Nm (P400e) / 700 Nm (SVR)
440 Nm @ 2,900–5,300 rpm
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Permanent AWD with Dynamic Response & Terrain Response 2
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
4.5 sec (SVR) – 6.7 sec (P400e)
6.1 sec
Top speed
230 km/h – 250 km/h
220 km/h – 283 km/h
250 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)
12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 10.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
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)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
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)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
Tank size
80 L
86 L (Diesel) / 91 L (Petrol) / 80 L (PHEV)
85 L
CO₂ emissions
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
198 g/km
179 g/km

At a glance

Model
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Range Rover Sport (L494 / L461 Series)
Audi Q7 (4M Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
5-Door Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5 or 7
7 seats
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Clean Diesel, Petrol, PHEV
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
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)
1,984 cc / 2,995 cc / 2,967 cc
Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Permanent AWD with Dynamic Response & Terrain Response 2
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
214 mm
213 mm (up to 278 mm Air)
210 mm (up to 245 mm with air suspension)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
  • Adaptive air suspension height: Adjustable ground clearance from 210 mm up to 245 mm for off-road tracks.
  • Sub-2,500 cc duty savings on 2.0L TFSI: Qualifies for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket.
  • Electrically folding 3rd-row seats: Expands boot space to 770 L with push-button convenience.
  • Exceptional high-speed stability: MLB Evo chassis provides limousine-like ride comfort on highways.
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.
  • 5.05-meter overall length: Demands large parking spaces in Nairobi shopping malls.
  • Air suspension strut wear: Pneumatic air bags require replacement after high-mileage use.
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