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BMW X5
Flagship luxury executive SUV combining G05 stature, B57/B58 power, xDrive AWD, and supreme road presence.
Highest rated
Range Rover SportBMW X5
Mandai score
8/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 12,500,000
KSh 680,000,014,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Range Rover Sport SDV6 / P400e / D300 HSE Dynamic
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 1161 km a tank
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,681 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,812 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,879 mm (L494) / 4,946 mm (L461)
4,922 mm
Width
2,073 mm
2,004 mm
Height
1,803 mm
1,745 mm
Wheelbase
2,923 mm
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm (up to 278 mm Air)
214 mm
Boot space
780 L (1,686 L folded)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
Kerb weight
2,180 kg (2,460 kg PHEV)
2,110 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
3.0L SDV6 Diesel / P400e PHEV / 5.0L V8 SVR
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
Power
306 hp (SDV6) / 404 hp (P400e) / 575 hp (SVR)
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
Torque
700 Nm (SDV6) / 640 Nm (P400e) / 700 Nm (SVR)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
Drivetrain
Permanent AWD with Dynamic Response & Terrain Response 2
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
4.5 sec (SVR) – 6.7 sec (P400e)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
Top speed
220 km/h – 283 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
13.5 km/L (SDV6) / 31.0 km/L (P400e PHEV) / 7.8 km/L (SVR)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
City
11.0 km/L (SDV6) / 41 km EV range (P400e) / 5.8 km/L (SVR)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
Highway
15.2 km/L (SDV6) / 24.0 km/L (P400e) / 9.5 km/L (SVR)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
Tank size
86 L (Diesel) / 91 L (Petrol) / 80 L (PHEV)
80 L
CO₂ emissions
198 g/km
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
At a glance
Model
Range Rover Sport (L494 / L461 Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5 or 7
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol, PHEV
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,997 cc (2.0L PHEV) / 2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 4,999 cc (5.0L V8)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
Permanent AWD with Dynamic Response & Terrain Response 2
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
213 mm (up to 278 mm Air)
214 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Iconic performance authority and massive status presentation.
- Torque-rich 700 Nm SDV6 diesel highway acceleration.
- P400e Plug-In Hybrid city commuting savings.
- 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
- High CRSP customs duty valuation.
- Air suspension and active roll bars require expert maintenance.
- 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.