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BMW X6 M Sport
Iconic luxury sports activity coupe with M aerodynamic styling and xDrive AWD.
Highest rated
BMW X6 M SportMazda CX-5
Mandai score
8.5/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 8,500,000
KSh 3,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
X6 xDrive30d / X6 xDrive40i / X6 M50i
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 1184 km a tank
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
Dimensions
Length
4,935 mm
4,550 mm
Width
2,004 mm
1,840 mm
Height
1,696 mm
1,690 mm
Wheelbase
2,975 mm
2,700 mm
Ground clearance
212 mm
210 mm
Boot space
580 L (1,530 L folded)
506 L (1,620 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,130 kg (2,310 kg M50i)
1,610 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
3.0L B57 Diesel / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 4.4L N63 V8 Petrol
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
Power
265 hp (30d) / 335 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
Torque
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
0–100 km/h
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
8.2 sec
Top speed
230 km/h – 250 km/h
204 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 8.5 km/L (M50i)
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
City
12.0 km/L (xDrive30d) / 9.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 6.5 km/L (M50i)
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
Highway
16.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.5 km/L (xDrive40i) / 10.5 km/L (M50i)
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
Tank size
80 L (Diesel) / 83 L (Petrol)
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
CO₂ emissions
172 g/km (30d) / 243 g/km (M50i)
142 g/km
At a glance
Model
BMW X6 M Sport (F16 / G06 Series)
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Luxury Crossover Coupe
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol
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) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Intelligent xDrive AWD
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Ground clearance
212 mm
210 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.
- High 210 mm ground clearance handles unpaved roads and potholes easily.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA import duty tax bracket advantage.
- Massive 450 Nm torque on 2.2L diesel.
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.
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.