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BMW X5
Flagship luxury executive SUV combining G05 stature, B57/B58 power, xDrive AWD, and supreme road presence.
Highest rated
Mercedes-Benz GLE-ClassBMW X5
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 9,800,000
KSh 680,000,014,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
GLE300d / GLE400d / GLE450 4MATIC AMG Line
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,924 mm
4,922 mm
Width
1,947 mm
2,004 mm
Height
1,772 mm
1,745 mm
Wheelbase
2,995 mm
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
205 mm (AIRMATIC up to 260 mm)
214 mm
Boot space
630 L (7 seats) / 825 L (5 seats expanded to 2,055 L)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
Kerb weight
2,165 kg
2,110 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.0L OM654 Biturbo Diesel / 3.0L OM656 Inline-6 Diesel
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
Power
245 hp (GLE300d) / 330 hp (GLE400d) / 367 hp (GLE450)
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
Torque
500 Nm (GLE300d) / 700 Nm (GLE400d) / 500 Nm (GLE450)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
Drivetrain
Permanent 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
5.7 sec (GLE400d) – 7.2 sec (GLE300d)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
Top speed
225 km/h – 245 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.2 km/L (GLE300d) / 13.0 km/L (GLE400d) / 10.8 km/L (GLE450)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
City
12.5 km/L (GLE300d) / 10.5 km/L (GLE400d) / 8.5 km/L (GLE450)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
Highway
17.5 km/L (GLE300d) / 15.2 km/L (GLE400d) / 13.2 km/L (GLE450)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
Tank size
85 L
80 L
CO₂ emissions
169 g/km
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
At a glance
Model
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (V167 Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive Luxury SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5 or 7
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol, MHEV
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,950 cc (GLE300d Diesel) / 2,925 cc (GLE400d) / 2,999 cc (GLE450 MHEV)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
Permanent 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
205 mm (AIRMATIC up to 260 mm)
214 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,000 cc GLE300d diesel import duty tax savings.
- Widescreen MBUX dual 12.3-inch digital displays.
- Executive 7-seater accommodation.
- 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
- Massive exterior width requires care in narrow urban streets.
- High CRSP baseline on 3.0L GLE400d/450 variants.
- 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.