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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.

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BMW X3

Versatile premium compact SUV with xDrive AWD, 204 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc diesel efficiency.

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Audi Q5

Benchmark German executive crossover featuring Quattro all-wheel drive, 208 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

Porsche MacanBMW X3Audi Q5
Mandai score
9/10
8/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 7,800,000
KSh 49,000,008,200,000
KSh 48,000,007,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Macan Base / Macan T / Macan S / Macan GTS / Turbo
X3 xDrive20d M Sport / xDrive30i M Sport
Q5 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Fuel and running cost

Trim
Standard
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
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 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
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
4,696 mm
4,708 mm
4,663 mm
Width
1,923 mm
1,891 mm
1,893 mm
Height
1,624 mm
1,676 mm
1,659 mm
Wheelbase
2,807 mm
2,864 mm
2,819 mm
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
204 mm
208 mm
Boot space
488 L (1,503 L folded)
550 L (1,600 L folded)
550 L
Kerb weight
1,795 kg
1,750 kg
1,735 kg
Seats
5
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
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)
Power
252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)
190 hp @ 4,000 rpm (20d) / 252 hp @ 5,200 rpm (30i)
252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
Torque
370 Nm to 550 Nm
400 Nm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i)
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology
0–100 km/h
4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)
6.3 sec (30i) – 8.0 sec (20d)
6.3 sec
Top speed
227 km/h – 272 km/h
213 km/h – 240 km/h
237 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)
14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
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)
11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
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)
16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)
Tank size
65 L (75 L optional)
68 L
70 L
CO₂ emissions
172 g/km
138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i)
154 g/km

At a glance

Model
Porsche Macan (95B Series)
BMW X3 (G01 Series)
Audi Q5 (FY Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Compact Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Premium Compact Crossover
5-Door Executive Crossover SUV
Seating capacity
5
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
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)
1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc
Transmission
Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic
Drivetrain
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)
204 mm
208 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
  • High 208 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and unpaved estate roads.
  • Sub-2,500 cc duty advantage: 2.0L engines qualify for KRA's 25% excise duty rate.
  • Quattro all-wheel drive traction: Instant torque distribution for wet asphalt and murram roads.
  • Audi Virtual Cockpit & Bang & Olufsen audio: Premium 12.3-inch digital cluster and 3D sound system.
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.
  • S tronic fluid service requirements: Demands genuine Audi dual-clutch fluid replacement every 60,000 km.
  • Firm ride on 20-inch S Line wheels: Transmits minor road vibrations on corrugated gravel tracks.
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