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Porsche Macan
Agile sports handling platform inside a compact size profile with 252 hp turbo power and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.
Highest ratedBest value
Porsche MacanBMW X3
Mandai score
9/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 7,800,000
KSh 49,000,008,200,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
X3 xDrive20d M Sport / xDrive30i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 km a tank
16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,401 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,010 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,696 mm
4,708 mm
Width
1,923 mm
1,891 mm
Height
1,624 mm
1,676 mm
Wheelbase
2,807 mm
2,864 mm
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
204 mm
Boot space
488 L (1,503 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,795 kg
1,750 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol
2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol
Power
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)
Torque
370 Nm to 550 Nm
400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)
Top speed
227 km/h – 272 km/h
213 km/h – 240 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)
16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i)
City
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)
13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i)
Highway
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)
18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i)
Tank size
65 L (75 L optional)
68 L
CO₂ emissions
172 g/km
138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)
At a glance
Model
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)
1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol)
Transmission
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
204 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,500 cc import duty advantage: 2.0T engine qualifies for 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- Shared EA888 engine block: Practical parts sourcing and local maintenance in Nairobi.
- Lightning-fast 7-speed PDK transmission: Instant gearshifts deliver true Porsche sports car feel.
- High 204 mm ground clearance: Confidently clears deep ruts, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry roads.
- Sub-2,000 cc tax advantage: Both 2.0L diesel and petrol engines qualify for 25% KRA excise tax rate.
- Practical 550 L boot space: Generous cargo capacity expanding to 1,600 L with 40:20:40 split rear seats.
What’s not so good
- Firm sports-tuned ride on 20-inch wheels: Transmits road texture over unpaved corrugated tracks.
- Compact rear legroom: Rearest cabin space best suited for medium-height adult passengers.
- Firm ride on 20-inch M Sport wheels: Low-profile tires transmit road roughness over corrugated gravel tracks.
- DPF filter maintenance: 2.0L diesel models require periodic long highway runs to clean particulate filters.