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Lexus RX 300BMW X5Audi Q7
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 5,800,000
KSh 680,000,014,500,000
KSh 680,000,011,500,000
Years
2017-2022
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
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–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
RX 300 F Sport / Version L
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
Dimensions
Length
4,890 mm
4,922 mm
5,052 mm
Width
1,895 mm
2,004 mm
1,968 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,745 mm
1,741 mm
Wheelbase
2,790 mm
2,975 mm
2,994 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
214 mm
210 mm
Boot space
553 L (1,626 L folded)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)
Kerb weight
1,890 kg
2,110 kg
2,070 kg
Seats
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
5 or 7
7
Specifications
Engine
2.0L 8AR-FTS Twin-Scroll Turbo Petrol
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid
Power
238 hp @ 4,800–5,600 rpm
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
333 hp @ 5,500–6,500 rpm
Torque
350 Nm @ 1,650–4,000 rpm
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
440 Nm @ 2,900–5,300 rpm
Drivetrain
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
9.2 sec
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
6.1 sec
Top speed
200 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
11.8 km/L
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 10.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
City
9.5 km/L
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
Highway
14.2 km/L
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
72 L
80 L
85 L
CO₂ emissions
189 g/km
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
179 g/km
At a glance
Model
Lexus RX 300 (AL20 Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Audi Q7 (4M Series)
Production years
2017–2022
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Luxury SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
5 or 7
7 seats
Fuel types
Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
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)
1,984 cc / 2,995 cc / 2,967 cc
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
200 mm
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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.