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Land Rover DiscoveryBMW X5Audi Q7
Mandai score
7.5/10
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 6,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
4x4s
–
–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Discovery 5 HSE / HSE Luxury / Landmark
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Q7 2.0 TFSI / 3.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Standard
Fuel consumption
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 1148 km a tank
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank
12.5 km/L8.0 L/100km combined · about 1063 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,687 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,871 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,816 / 100 kmKSh 18 a km · KSh 18,157 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,970 mm
4,922 mm
5,052 mm
Width
2,073 mm (with mirrors)
2,004 mm
1,968 mm
Height
1,888 mm
1,745 mm
1,741 mm
Wheelbase
2,923 mm
2,975 mm
2,994 mm
Ground clearance
283 mm (Air Suspension raised)
214 mm
210 mm
Boot space
258 L (7 seats up) / 1,137 L (5 seats up)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)
Kerb weight
2,230 kg
2,110 kg
2,070 kg
Seats
7
5 or 7
7
Specifications
Engine
3.0L SDV6 Twin-Turbo Diesel / D300 MHEV Inline-6
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid
Power
306 hp @ 3,750 rpm
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
333 hp @ 5,500–6,500 rpm
Torque
700 Nm @ 1,500–2,250 rpm
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
440 Nm @ 2,900–5,300 rpm
Drivetrain
Permanent AWD with Twin-Speed Transfer Box
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
7.5 seconds
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
6.1 sec
Top speed
209 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.5 km/L (2.0L SD4) / 11.8 km/L (3.0L SDV6)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 10.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
City
11.2 km/L (2.0L SD4) / 9.8 km/L (3.0L SDV6)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
Highway
15.2 km/L (2.0L SD4) / 13.5 km/L (3.0L SDV6)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
Tank size
85 L
80 L
85 L
CO₂ emissions
198 g/km
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
179 g/km
At a glance
Model
Land Rover Discovery (L462 Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Audi Q7 (4M Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 7-Seater Luxury SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
Seating capacity
7 adult seats
5 or 7
7 seats
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol, MHEV
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
1,997 cc / 1,999 cc / 2,993 cc / 2,996 cc
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
1,984 cc / 2,995 cc / 2,967 cc
Transmission
8-speed ZF Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
Permanent AWD with Low Range & Locking Differential
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
207 mm standard / 283 mm (Air Suspension raised)
214 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with air suspension)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.