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BMW X5

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

Subaru Forester

The ultimate balance of 220 mm ground clearance, Symmetrical AWD, EyeSight driver assist, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

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Porsche Cayenne

Premium performance SUV standard with high-clearance engineering, 462 hp E-Hybrid tech, and sports car DNA.

BMW X5Subaru ForesterPorsche Cayenne

Mandai score

9/10

7/10

9/10

Typical price

KSh 6,800,000

KSh 4,200,000

KSh 11,500,000

Years

2017-2023

2018-2023

2017-2023

Body type

–

Mid-size SUV

–

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol, Hybrid

Petrol, Plug-in hybrid

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic, CVT

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Fuel consumption

14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank

17.0 km/L5.9 L/100km combined · about 1071 km a tank

27.0 km/L3.7 L/100km combined · about 2025 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,335 / 100 kmKSh 13 a km · KSh 13,351 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 841 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 8,406 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,922 mm

4,625 mm

4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)

Width

2,004 mm

1,815 mm

1,983 mm

Height

1,745 mm

1,730 mm

1,696 mm

Wheelbase

2,975 mm

2,670 mm

2,895 mm

Ground clearance

214 mm

220 mm

210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)

Boot space

650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)

520 L (1,775 L folded)

770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)

Kerb weight

2,110 kg

1,570 kg

2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)

Seats

5 or 7

4 or 5

Specifications

Engine

3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol

2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 1.8L CB18 DIT Turbo

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)

182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 177 hp (1.8T)

340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)

Torque

620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)

239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 300 Nm (1.8T)

450 Nm to 900 Nm

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

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)

14.2 km/L (2.5L) / 15.2 km/L (1.8T) / 17.0 km/L (e-Boxer)

27.0 km/L (3.0 E-Hybrid) / 23.5 km/L (Turbo S E-Hybrid) / 10.8 km/L (3.0 Base) / 9.8 km/L (2.9 S) / 8.5 km/L (4.0 GTS) / 7.8 km/L (4.0 Turbo) / 7.1 km/L (4.0 Turbo GT)

City

11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)

11.8 km/L (2.5L) / 12.5 km/L (1.8T) / 15.0 km/L (e-Boxer)

22.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 8.8 km/L (3.0 Base) / 8.0 km/L (2.9 S) / 6.5 km/L (4.0 GTS) / 5.8 km/L (4.0 Turbo) / 5.5 km/L (Turbo GT)

Highway

16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)

16.8 km/L (2.5L) / 18.0 km/L (1.8T) / 18.5 km/L (e-Boxer)

30.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 12.5 km/L (3.0 Base) / 11.5 km/L (2.9 S) / 10.2 km/L (4.0 GTS) / 9.5 km/L (4.0 Turbo) / 8.8 km/L (Turbo GT)

Tank size

80 L

63 L

75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)

CO₂ emissions

175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)

152 g/km

75 g/km (Hybrid)

At a glance

Model

BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)

Subaru Forester (SK Series)

Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)

Production years

2017–2023

2018–2023

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Luxury Executive SUV

SUV / Crossovers

Luxury Performance SUV

Seating capacity

5 or 7

4 or 5

Fuel types

Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid

Petrol, e-Boxer Hybrid

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)

1,795 cc (1.8T CB18) / 1,995 cc (2.0L e-Boxer) / 2,498 cc (2.5L FB25)

2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)

Transmission

8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic

Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)

Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD

Ground clearance

214 mm

220 mm

210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)

Source market

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan / UK (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.

Class-leading 220 mm ground clearance: Conquers deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry tracks.
Symmetrical AWD with Dual X-Mode: Exceptional mud, snow, and deep gravel traction.
Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: All 1.8T, 2.0L, and 2.5L engines qualify for 25% excise tax rate.

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.

Lineartronic CVT response: CVT engine revs during heavy highway mountain passes.
EyeSight windshield camera care: Requires specialized recalibration if windscreen is replaced.

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.