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BMW X4

Sleek executive Sports Activity Coupe combining sloping fastback styling, xDrive AWD, 204 mm ground clearance, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Porsche Macan

Agile sports handling platform inside a compact size profile with 252 hp turbo power and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.

Highest rated

Audi Q5

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

Best value

BMW X4Porsche MacanAudi Q5

Mandai score

8/10

9/10

8.5/10

Typical price

KSh 7,200,000

KSh 7,800,000

KSh 4,800,000

Years

2018-2023

2017-2023

Fuel

Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

Petrol

Petrol, Diesel

Transmission

Automatic

Automatic, Dual-clutch

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Fuel consumption

16.5 km/L6.1 L/100km combined · about 1122 km a tank

12.2 km/L8.2 L/100km combined · about 793 km a tank

14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 980 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,380 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 13,804 for 1,000 km · diesel

KSh 1,860 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 18,603 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,752 mm

4,696 mm

4,663 mm

Width

1,918 mm

1,923 mm

1,893 mm

Height

1,621 mm

1,624 mm

1,659 mm

Wheelbase

2,864 mm

2,807 mm

2,819 mm

Ground clearance

204 mm

198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)

208 mm

Boot space

525 L (1,430 L folded)

488 L (1,503 L folded)

550 L

Kerb weight

1,795 kg (xDrive20d) / 1,895 kg (M40i)

1,795 kg

1,735 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

2.0L B47 Turbo Diesel / 2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol / 3.0L B58 Turbo Inline-6 Petrol

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 Petrol

2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)

Power

190 hp (20d) / 252 hp (30i) / 382 hp (M40i) / 326–340 hp (M40d)

252 hp to 440 hp (Variant dependent)

252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm

Torque

400 Nm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i) / 500 Nm (M40i) / 680–700 Nm (M40d)

370 Nm to 550 Nm

370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive AWD with Variable Sport Steering

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD

Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology

0–100 km/h

4.5 sec (M40i) / 6.3 sec (30i) / 8.0 sec (20d)

4.3 sec (GTS/Turbo) – 6.5 sec (Base)

6.3 sec

Top speed

213 km/h – 250 km/h

227 km/h – 272 km/h

237 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

16.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 13.0 km/L (xDrive30i) / 10.8 km/L (M40i) / 14.2 km/L (M40d)

12.2 km/L (2.0T) / 10.0 km/L (Macan S) / 8.8 km/L (GTS)

14.0 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 18.2 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

City

14.0 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.5 km/L (xDrive30i) / 8.5 km/L (M40i) / 11.8 km/L (M40d)

10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.2 km/L (Macan S) / 7.0 km/L (GTS)

11.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 15.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

Highway

18.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.2 km/L (xDrive30i) / 12.8 km/L (M40i) / 16.2 km/L (M40d)

14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.2 km/L (Macan S) / 10.8 km/L (GTS)

16.5 km/L (2.0T Petrol) / 20.5 km/L (2.0T Diesel)

Tank size

68 L

65 L (75 L optional)

70 L

CO₂ emissions

138 g/km (20d) / 168 g/km (30i) / 190 g/km (M40i)

172 g/km

154 g/km

At a glance

Model

BMW X4 (G02 Series)

Porsche Macan (95B Series)

Audi Q5 (FY Series)

Production years

2018–2023

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Executive Sports Coupe SUV

Compact Luxury Performance SUV

5-Door Executive Crossover SUV

Seating capacity

5 seats

Fuel types

Clean Diesel, Petrol, 48V Mild Hybrid

Petrol

Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)

Engine sizes

1,995 cc (2.0D) / 1,998 cc (2.0T) / 2,998 cc (3.0T M40i) / 2,993 cc (3.0D M40d)

1,984 cc (2.0T) / 2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,997 cc (3.0L V6)

1,984 cc / 1,968 cc / 2,995 cc

Transmission

8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic

Automatic (7-Speed PDK Dual-Clutch)

7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic

Drivetrain

Intelligent xDrive All-Wheel Drive

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD

Quattro All-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

204 mm

198 mm (up to 230 mm with Air Suspension)

208 mm

Source market

UK / Japan / South Africa (RHD)

UK / Japan (RHD)

Japan / UK (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: xDrive20d and xDrive30i models qualify for the lower 25% excise tax bracket.
Distinctive fastback styling: Sweeping rear silhouette, wide stance, and signature L-shaped 3D LED taillights.
High 204 mm ground clearance: Easily clears estate speed bumps, potholes, and upcountry murram roads.
Punchy 382 hp M40i acceleration: B58 engine propels 0–100 km/h in 4.5 seconds with sports exhaust acoustic note.

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 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

Slightly reduced rear headroom vs. X3: Sloping coupe roofline reduces rear passenger head clearance for tall adults.
Firm M Sport suspension on 20-inch alloys: Communicates road texture over corrugated gravel tracks.

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.

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.