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Mazda CX-5BMW X5Audi Q7
Mandai score
7/10
9/10
8.5/10
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
–
–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
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
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Standard
Fuel consumption
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank
12.5 km/L8.0 L/100km combined · about 1063 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,816 / 100 kmKSh 18 a km · KSh 18,157 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,550 mm
4,922 mm
5,052 mm
Width
1,840 mm
2,004 mm
1,968 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,745 mm
1,741 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,975 mm
2,994 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
214 mm
210 mm
Boot space
506 L (1,620 L folded)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)
Kerb weight
1,610 kg
2,110 kg
2,070 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
7
Specifications
Engine
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid
Power
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
333 hp @ 5,500–6,500 rpm
Torque
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
440 Nm @ 2,900–5,300 rpm
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
6.1 sec
Top speed
204 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 10.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
City
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
Highway
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
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
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
80 L
85 L
CO₂ emissions
142 g/km
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
179 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Audi Q7 (4M Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
7 seats
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
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
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
210 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
- 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.
- 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
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.
- 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.