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Porsche CayenneBMW X5BMW X6 M Sport
Mandai score
9/10
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 11,500,000
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 8,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Cayenne Base / E-Hybrid / Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
X6 xDrive30d / X6 xDrive40i / X6 M50i
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Standard
Fuel consumption
10.8 km/L9.3 L/100km combined · about 810 km a tank
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 1184 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 2,101 / 100 kmKSh 21 a km · KSh 21,015 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
4,922 mm
4,935 mm
Width
1,983 mm
2,004 mm
2,004 mm
Height
1,696 mm
1,745 mm
1,696 mm
Wheelbase
2,895 mm
2,975 mm
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
214 mm
212 mm
Boot space
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
580 L (1,530 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)
2,110 kg
2,130 kg (2,310 kg M50i)
Seats
4 or 5
5 or 7
5
Specifications
Engine
3.0L V6 Turbo / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + PHEV
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
3.0L B57 Diesel / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 4.4L N63 V8 Petrol
Power
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
265 hp (30d) / 335 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
Torque
450 Nm to 900 Nm
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
Top speed
245 km/h – 300 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
27.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 10.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 8.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
14.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 8.5 km/L (M50i)
City
22.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 8.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 6.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
12.0 km/L (xDrive30d) / 9.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 6.5 km/L (M50i)
Highway
30.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 12.5 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 10.2 km/L (4.0 V8)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
16.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.5 km/L (xDrive40i) / 10.5 km/L (M50i)
Tank size
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
80 L
80 L (Diesel) / 83 L (Petrol)
CO₂ emissions
75 g/km (Hybrid)
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
172 g/km (30d) / 243 g/km (M50i)
At a glance
Model
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
BMW X6 M Sport (F16 / G06 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
5-Door Luxury Crossover Coupe
Seating capacity
4 or 5
5 or 7
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
Transmission
Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
214 mm
212 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Comprehensive trim lineup: From city-friendly E-Hybrids to track-ready Turbo GT models.
- Outstanding E-Hybrid efficiency: 0–100 km/h in 5.0 seconds with 44 km pure EV city commuting capability.
- Adaptive air suspension: Height raises up to 245 mm for deep potholes and rough upcountry roads.
- 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.
- 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
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import duty and taxes represent a significant investment, especially on V8 badges.
- Specialized maintenance requirements: High-voltage battery systems and twin-turbo V8 engines require certified diagnostic tools.
- 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.
- 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.