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BMW X5
Flagship luxury executive SUV combining G05 stature, B57/B58 power, xDrive AWD, and supreme road presence.
Highest ratedBest value
BMW X6 M SportBMW X5
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 8,500,000
KSh 6,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
X6 xDrive30d / X6 xDrive40i / X6 M50i
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Standard
Fuel consumption
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 1184 km a tank
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,935 mm
4,922 mm
Width
2,004 mm
2,004 mm
Height
1,696 mm
1,745 mm
Wheelbase
2,975 mm
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
212 mm
214 mm
Boot space
580 L (1,530 L folded)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
Kerb weight
2,130 kg (2,310 kg M50i)
2,110 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
3.0L B57 Diesel / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 4.4L N63 V8 Petrol
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
Power
265 hp (30d) / 335 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
Torque
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
Top speed
230 km/h – 250 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 8.5 km/L (M50i)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
City
12.0 km/L (xDrive30d) / 9.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 6.5 km/L (M50i)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
Highway
16.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.5 km/L (xDrive40i) / 10.5 km/L (M50i)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
Tank size
80 L (Diesel) / 83 L (Petrol)
80 L
CO₂ emissions
172 g/km (30d) / 243 g/km (M50i)
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
At a glance
Model
BMW X6 M Sport (F16 / G06 Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Luxury Crossover Coupe
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Engine sizes
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L 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
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
212 mm
214 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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.
- 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.
What’s not so good
- 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.
- 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.