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Range Rover SportLexus RX 300BMW X5
Mandai score
8/10
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 12,500,000
KSh 5,800,000
KSh 6,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2022
2017-2023
Body type
–
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
Range Rover Sport SDV6 / P400e / D300 HSE Dynamic
RX 300 F Sport / Version L
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Lexus RX 300 2.0L Turbo
Standard
Fuel consumption
13.5 km/L7.4 L/100km combined · about 1161 km a tank
11.8 km/L8.5 L/100km combined · about 850 km a tank
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,687 / 100 kmKSh 17 a km · KSh 16,871 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,923 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 19,234 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)
4,890 mm
4,922 mm
Width
2,073 mm
1,895 mm
2,004 mm
Height
1,803 mm
1,690 mm
1,745 mm
Wheelbase
2,923 mm
2,790 mm
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm (up to 278 mm Air)
200 mm
214 mm
Boot space
780 L (1,686 L folded)
553 L (1,626 L folded)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
Kerb weight
2,180 kg (2,460 kg PHEV)
1,890 kg
2,110 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
3.0L SDV6 Diesel / P400e PHEV / 5.0L V8 SVR
2.0L 8AR-FTS Twin-Scroll Turbo Petrol
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
Power
306 hp (SDV6) / 404 hp (P400e) / 575 hp (SVR)
238 hp @ 4,800–5,600 rpm
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
Torque
700 Nm (SDV6) / 640 Nm (P400e) / 700 Nm (SVR)
350 Nm @ 1,650–4,000 rpm
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
Drivetrain
Permanent AWD with Dynamic Response & Terrain Response 2
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
4.5 sec (SVR) – 6.7 sec (P400e)
9.2 sec
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
Top speed
220 km/h – 283 km/h
200 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)
11.8 km/L
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)
9.5 km/L
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)
14.2 km/L
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
Tank size
86 L (Diesel) / 91 L (Petrol) / 80 L (PHEV)
72 L
80 L
CO₂ emissions
198 g/km
189 g/km
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
At a glance
Model
Range Rover Sport (L494 / L461 Series)
Lexus RX 300 (AL20 Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2022
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Mid-Size Luxury SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5 or 7 (RX 300L)
5 or 7
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol, PHEV
Petrol
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)
1,998 cc (2.0L Turbo)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
Permanent AWD with Dynamic Response & Terrain Response 2
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
213 mm (up to 278 mm Air)
200 mm
214 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
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.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA import duty tax savings.
- Exceptionally quiet, refined cabin with Mark Levinson audio.
- Reliable Toyota 8AR-FTS turbo engine mechanicals.
- 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.
- Remote Touch trackpad interface requires patience.
- 6-speed automatic feels traditional compared to 8-speed rivals.
- 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.