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BMW X5
Flagship luxury executive SUV combining G05 stature, B57/B58 power, xDrive AWD, and supreme road presence.
Highest rated
Lexus RX 300BMW X5
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 5,800,000
KSh 680,000,014,500,000
Years
2017-2022
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
RX 300 F Sport / Version L
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,890 mm
4,922 mm
Width
1,895 mm
2,004 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,745 mm
Wheelbase
2,790 mm
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
214 mm
Boot space
553 L (1,626 L folded)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
Kerb weight
1,890 kg
2,110 kg
Seats
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.0L 8AR-FTS Twin-Scroll Turbo Petrol
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
Power
238 hp @ 4,800–5,600 rpm
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,650–4,000 rpm
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
Drivetrain
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
9.2 sec
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
Top speed
200 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
11.8 km/L
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
City
9.5 km/L
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
Highway
14.2 km/L
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
Tank size
72 L
80 L
CO₂ emissions
189 g/km
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
At a glance
Model
Lexus RX 300 (AL20 Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Production years
2017–2022
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Luxury SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,998 cc (2.0L Turbo)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
200 mm
214 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA import duty tax savings.
- Exceptionally quiet, refined cabin with Mark Levinson audio.
- Reliable Toyota 8AR-FTS turbo engine mechanicals.
- 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
- Remote Touch trackpad interface requires patience.
- 6-speed automatic feels traditional compared to 8-speed rivals.
- 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.