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BMW X5Toyota RAV4Porsche Cayenne
Mandai score
9/10
9/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 11,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2019-2023
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
5
5
5
Most popular trim
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
RAV4 2.0 Adventure / 2.5 Hybrid G / Limited E-Four
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
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 836 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 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 2,101 / 100 kmKSh 21 a km · KSh 21,015 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,922 mm
4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
Width
2,004 mm
1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)
1,983 mm
Height
1,745 mm
1,685 mm
1,696 mm
Wheelbase
2,975 mm
2,690 mm
2,895 mm
Ground clearance
214 mm
200 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
Boot space
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
580 L (1,690 L folded)
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,110 kg
1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)
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
2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
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)
171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
450 Nm to 900 Nm
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
0–100 km/h
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)
3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)
Top speed
230 km/h – 250 km/h
200 km/h
245 km/h – 300 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
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)
12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
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)
17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
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
55 L
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
CO₂ emissions
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)
75 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2019–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
5-Door Compact Utility Crossover
Luxury Performance SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5
4 or 5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)
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)
1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)
2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT
Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Ground clearance
214 mm
200 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.
- Modern TNGA platform entry: Superior chassis rigidity, sharp handling, and excellent ride refinement on local roads.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA duty advantage: All 2.0L Petrol and 2.5L Hybrid variants qualify for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
- High 200 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
- 21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency: Exceptional fuel savings in heavy Nairobi bumper-to-bumper traffic jams.
- 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.
- High KRA CRSP customs valuation: Substantial import duty investment compared to earlier 4th-gen RAV4 models.
- Wind noise at high highway speeds: Minor cabin wind rustle around side mirrors over 120 km/h.
- 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.