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Lexus RX 300

Highly comfortable luxury mid-size crossover with smooth 238 hp turbo engine and 200 mm clearance.

Best value

BMW X6 M Sport

Iconic luxury sports activity coupe with M aerodynamic styling and xDrive AWD.

BMW X5

Flagship luxury executive SUV combining G05 stature, B57/B58 power, xDrive AWD, and supreme road presence.

Highest rated

Lexus RX 300BMW X6 M SportBMW X5

Mandai score

8.5/10

9/10

Typical price

KSh 5,800,000

KSh 8,500,000

KSh 6,800,000

Years

2017-2022

2017-2023

Body type

Mid-size SUV

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Fuel

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Transmission

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Lexus RX 300 2.0L Turbo

Standard

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

14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 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

KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,890 mm

4,935 mm

4,922 mm

Width

1,895 mm

2,004 mm

Height

1,690 mm

1,696 mm

1,745 mm

Wheelbase

2,790 mm

2,975 mm

Ground clearance

200 mm

212 mm

214 mm

Boot space

553 L (1,626 L folded)

580 L (1,530 L folded)

650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)

Kerb weight

1,890 kg

2,130 kg (2,310 kg M50i)

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 Diesel / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 4.4L N63 V8 Petrol

3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol

Power

238 hp @ 4,800–5,600 rpm

265 hp (30d) / 335 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)

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

14.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 8.5 km/L (M50i)

14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)

City

9.5 km/L

12.0 km/L (xDrive30d) / 9.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 6.5 km/L (M50i)

11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)

Highway

14.2 km/L

16.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.5 km/L (xDrive40i) / 10.5 km/L (M50i)

16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)

Tank size

72 L

80 L (Diesel) / 83 L (Petrol)

80 L

CO₂ emissions

189 g/km

172 g/km (30d) / 243 g/km (M50i)

175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)

At a glance

Model

Lexus RX 300 (AL20 Series)

BMW X6 M Sport (F16 / G06 Series)

BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)

Production years

2017–2022

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Mid-Size Luxury SUV

5-Door Luxury Crossover Coupe

5-Door Luxury Executive SUV

Seating capacity

5 or 7 (RX 300L)

5 or 7

Fuel types

Petrol

Clean Diesel, 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

212 mm

214 mm

Source market

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.

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.

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.

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.