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Toyota RAV4BMW X5
Mandai score
9/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 4,800,000
KSh 6,800,000
Years
2019-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
RAV4 2.0 Adventure / 2.5 Hybrid G / Limited E-Four
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Standard
Fuel consumption
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 836 km a tank
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,600 mm (Adventure: 4,610 mm)
4,922 mm
Width
1,855 mm (Adventure: 1,865 mm)
2,004 mm
Height
1,685 mm
1,745 mm
Wheelbase
2,690 mm
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
214 mm
Boot space
580 L (1,690 L folded)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
Kerb weight
1,570 kg (1,680 kg Hybrid)
2,110 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.0L M20A-FKS Dynamic Force / 2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
Power
171 hp (2.0L) / 222 hp combined (2.5L Hybrid E-Four)
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
Torque
207 Nm (2.0L) / 221 Nm (2.5L Hybrid)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive / Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
8.1 sec (2.5L Hybrid) / 9.5 sec (2.0L)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
Top speed
200 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.2 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 21.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
City
12.8 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 20.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
Highway
17.5 km/L (2.0L Petrol) / 22.0 km/L (2.5L Hybrid)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
Tank size
55 L
80 L
CO₂ emissions
138 g/km (2.0L) / 102 g/km (Hybrid)
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
At a glance
Model
Toyota RAV4 (XA50 Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Production years
2019–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Utility Crossover
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol (Dynamic Force), Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,986 cc (2.0L M20A-FKS) / 2,487 cc (2.5L A25A-FXS Hybrid)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
Transmission
Direct Shift-CVT / e-CVT
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD / E-Four
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
200 mm
214 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Modern TNGA platform entry: Superior chassis rigidity, sharp handling, and excellent ride refinement on local roads.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA duty advantage: All 2.0L Petrol and 2.5L Hybrid variants qualify for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
- High 200 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep potholes, tall speed bumps, and rough upcountry estate roads.
- 21.0 km/L hybrid efficiency: Exceptional fuel savings in heavy Nairobi bumper-to-bumper traffic jams.
- 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 KRA CRSP customs valuation: Substantial import duty investment compared to earlier 4th-gen RAV4 models.
- Wind noise at high highway speeds: Minor cabin wind rustle around side mirrors over 120 km/h.
- 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.