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Mazda CX-5Audi Q7BMW X5
Mandai score
7/10
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 3,200,000
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 6,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
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–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
Q7 2.0 TFSI / 3.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Standard
Fuel consumption
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
12.5 km/L8.0 L/100km combined · about 1063 km a tank
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,816 / 100 kmKSh 18 a km · KSh 18,157 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,550 mm
5,052 mm
4,922 mm
Width
1,840 mm
1,968 mm
2,004 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,741 mm
1,745 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,994 mm
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
210 mm
214 mm
Boot space
506 L (1,620 L folded)
295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
Kerb weight
1,610 kg
2,070 kg
2,110 kg
Seats
5
7
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
Power
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
333 hp @ 5,500–6,500 rpm
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
Torque
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
440 Nm @ 2,900–5,300 rpm
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
6.1 sec
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
Top speed
204 km/h
250 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 10.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
City
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
Highway
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
Tank size
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
85 L
80 L
CO₂ emissions
142 g/km
179 g/km
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
At a glance
Model
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
Audi Q7 (4M Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5
7 seats
5 or 7
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
1,984 cc / 2,995 cc / 2,967 cc
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
210 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with air suspension)
214 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- High 210 mm ground clearance handles unpaved roads and potholes easily.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA import duty tax bracket advantage.
- Massive 450 Nm torque on 2.2L diesel.
- 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.
- 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
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.
- 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.
- 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.