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Lexus RX 300BMW X6 M Sport
Mandai score
8.5/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 5,800,000
KSh 8,500,000
Years
2017-2022
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
RX 300 F Sport / Version L
X6 xDrive30d / X6 xDrive40i / X6 M50i
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Lexus RX 300 2.0L Turbo
Fuel consumption
11.8 km/L8.5 L/100km combined · about 850 km a tank
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 1184 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,923 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 19,234 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,890 mm
4,935 mm
Width
1,895 mm
2,004 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,696 mm
Wheelbase
2,790 mm
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
212 mm
Boot space
553 L (1,626 L folded)
580 L (1,530 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,890 kg
2,130 kg (2,310 kg M50i)
Seats
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L 8AR-FTS Twin-Scroll Turbo Petrol
3.0L B57 Diesel / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 4.4L N63 V8 Petrol
Power
238 hp @ 4,800–5,600 rpm
265 hp (30d) / 335 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
14.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 8.5 km/L (M50i)
City
9.5 km/L
12.0 km/L (xDrive30d) / 9.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 6.5 km/L (M50i)
Highway
14.2 km/L
16.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.5 km/L (xDrive40i) / 10.5 km/L (M50i)
Tank size
72 L
80 L (Diesel) / 83 L (Petrol)
CO₂ emissions
189 g/km
172 g/km (30d) / 243 g/km (M50i)
At a glance
Model
Lexus RX 300 (AL20 Series)
BMW X6 M Sport (F16 / G06 Series)
Production years
2017–2022
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Luxury SUV
5-Door Luxury Crossover Coupe
Seating capacity
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol
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
212 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.
- 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
- Remote Touch trackpad interface requires patience.
- 6-speed automatic feels traditional compared to 8-speed rivals.
- 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.