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Land Rover DiscoveryBMW X6 M Sport
Mandai score
7.5/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 8,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
4x4s
–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Discovery 5 HSE / HSE Luxury / Landmark
X6 xDrive30d / X6 xDrive40i / X6 M50i
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed

Fuel and running cost

Trim
Fuel consumption
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 1148 km a tank
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 1184 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,687 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,871 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
4,970 mm
4,935 mm
Width
2,073 mm (with mirrors)
2,004 mm
Height
1,888 mm
1,696 mm
Wheelbase
2,923 mm
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
283 mm (Air Suspension raised)
212 mm
Boot space
258 L (7 seats up) / 1,137 L (5 seats up)
580 L (1,530 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,230 kg
2,130 kg (2,310 kg M50i)
Seats
7
5

Specifications

Engine
3.0L SDV6 Twin-Turbo Diesel / D300 MHEV Inline-6
3.0L B57 Diesel / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 4.4L N63 V8 Petrol
Power
306 hp @ 3,750 rpm
265 hp (30d) / 335 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
Torque
700 Nm @ 1,500–2,250 rpm
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
Drivetrain
Permanent AWD with Twin-Speed Transfer Box
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
7.5 seconds
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
Top speed
209 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)
14.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 8.5 km/L (M50i)
City
11.2 km/L (2.0L SD4) / 9.8 km/L (3.0L SDV6)
12.0 km/L (xDrive30d) / 9.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 6.5 km/L (M50i)
Highway
15.2 km/L (2.0L SD4) / 13.5 km/L (3.0L SDV6)
16.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.5 km/L (xDrive40i) / 10.5 km/L (M50i)
Tank size
85 L
80 L (Diesel) / 83 L (Petrol)
CO₂ emissions
198 g/km
172 g/km (30d) / 243 g/km (M50i)

At a glance

Model
Land Rover Discovery (L462 Series)
BMW X6 M Sport (F16 / G06 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 7-Seater Luxury SUV
5-Door Luxury Crossover Coupe
Seating capacity
7 adult seats
5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol, MHEV
Clean Diesel, Petrol
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)
Transmission
8-speed ZF Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
Permanent AWD with Low Range & Locking Differential
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
207 mm standard / 283 mm (Air Suspension raised)
212 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (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.
  • 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.
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.
  • 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.

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