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Land Rover DiscoveryAudi Q7BMW X5
Mandai score
7.5/10
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 680,000,011,500,000
KSh 680,000,014,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
4x4s
–
–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Discovery 5 HSE / HSE Luxury / Landmark
Q7 2.0 TFSI / 3.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 1148 km a tank
12.5 km/L8.0 L/100km combined · about 1063 km a tank
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,816 / 100 kmKSh 18 a km · KSh 18,157 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,970 mm
5,052 mm
4,922 mm
Width
2,073 mm (with mirrors)
1,968 mm
2,004 mm
Height
1,888 mm
1,741 mm
1,745 mm
Wheelbase
2,923 mm
2,994 mm
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
283 mm (Air Suspension raised)
210 mm
214 mm
Boot space
258 L (7 seats up) / 1,137 L (5 seats up)
295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
Kerb weight
2,230 kg
2,070 kg
2,110 kg
Seats
7
7
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
3.0L SDV6 Twin-Turbo Diesel / D300 MHEV Inline-6
3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
Power
306 hp @ 3,750 rpm
333 hp @ 5,500–6,500 rpm
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
Torque
700 Nm @ 1,500–2,250 rpm
440 Nm @ 2,900–5,300 rpm
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
Drivetrain
Permanent AWD with Twin-Speed Transfer Box
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
7.5 seconds
6.1 sec
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
Top speed
209 km/h
250 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.5 km/L (2.0L SD4) / 11.8 km/L (3.0L SDV6)
12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 10.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
City
11.2 km/L (2.0L SD4) / 9.8 km/L (3.0L SDV6)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
Highway
15.2 km/L (2.0L SD4) / 13.5 km/L (3.0L SDV6)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
Tank size
85 L
85 L
80 L
CO₂ emissions
198 g/km
179 g/km
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
At a glance
Model
Land Rover Discovery (L462 Series)
Audi Q7 (4M Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 7-Seater Luxury SUV
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
Seating capacity
7 adult seats
7 seats
5 or 7
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol, MHEV
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,997 cc / 1,999 cc / 2,993 cc / 2,996 cc
1,984 cc / 2,995 cc / 2,967 cc
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
Transmission
8-speed ZF Automatic
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
Permanent AWD with Low Range & Locking Differential
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
207 mm standard / 283 mm (Air Suspension raised)
210 mm (up to 245 mm with air suspension)
214 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Genuine full-size 7-seater cabin: Legroom and headroom in all 3 rows easily accommodate 7 tall adults on long upcountry trips.
- Exceptional off-road geometry: Electronic air suspension provides up to 283 mm ground clearance and 900 mm wading depth.
- Sub-2,500 cc duty advantage on 2.0L Ingenium models: 2.0L SD4 / Si4 variants qualify for KRA's 25% excise tax bracket.
- Class-leading 3.5-tonne towing capacity: Perfect for towing heavy boat trailers, horseboxes, and safari equipment.
- 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.
- 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
- Asymmetrical rear license plate styling: Polarization over the rear offset tailgate design on the Discovery 5.
- Complex air suspension maintenance: Height control air bags and compressor require preventive servicing in dusty off-road environments.
- Electronics diagnostic tools: Requires Land Rover Pathfinder / TOPIx diagnostic software for specialized electronic troubleshooting.
- 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.
- 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.