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Lexus RX 300

Highly comfortable luxury mid-size crossover with smooth 238 hp turbo engine and 200 mm clearance.

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Porsche Cayenne

Premium performance SUV standard with high-clearance engineering, 462 hp E-Hybrid tech, and sports car DNA.

BMW X5

Flagship luxury executive SUV combining G05 stature, B57/B58 power, xDrive AWD, and supreme road presence.

Lexus RX 300Porsche CayenneBMW X5

Mandai score

8.5/10

9/10

Typical price

KSh 5,800,000

KSh 11,500,000

KSh 6,800,000

Years

2017-2022

2017-2023

Body type

Mid-size SUV

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Fuel

Petrol

Petrol, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Transmission

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Fuel consumption

11.8 km/L8.5 L/100km combined · about 850 km a tank

27.0 km/L3.7 L/100km combined · about 2025 km a tank

14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank

Running cost

KSh 1,923 / 100 kmKSh 19 a km · KSh 19,234 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 841 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 8,406 for 1,000 km · petrol

KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length

4,890 mm

4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)

4,922 mm

Width

1,895 mm

1,983 mm

2,004 mm

Height

1,690 mm

1,696 mm

1,745 mm

Wheelbase

2,790 mm

2,895 mm

2,975 mm

Ground clearance

200 mm

210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)

214 mm

Boot space

553 L (1,626 L folded)

770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)

650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)

Kerb weight

1,890 kg

2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)

2,110 kg

Seats

5 or 7 (RX 300L)

4 or 5

5 or 7

Specifications

Engine

2.0L 8AR-FTS Twin-Scroll Turbo Petrol

3.0L V6 Turbo / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + PHEV

3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol

Power

238 hp @ 4,800–5,600 rpm

340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)

265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)

Torque

350 Nm @ 1,650–4,000 rpm

450 Nm to 900 Nm

620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)

Drivetrain

Dynamic Torque Control AWD

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD

Intelligent xDrive AWD

0–100 km/h

9.2 sec

3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)

4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)

Top speed

200 km/h

245 km/h – 300 km/h

230 km/h – 250 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

11.8 km/L

27.0 km/L (3.0 E-Hybrid) / 23.5 km/L (Turbo S E-Hybrid) / 10.8 km/L (3.0 Base) / 9.8 km/L (2.9 S) / 8.5 km/L (4.0 GTS) / 7.8 km/L (4.0 Turbo) / 7.1 km/L (4.0 Turbo GT)

14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)

City

9.5 km/L

22.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 8.8 km/L (3.0 Base) / 8.0 km/L (2.9 S) / 6.5 km/L (4.0 GTS) / 5.8 km/L (4.0 Turbo) / 5.5 km/L (Turbo GT)

11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)

Highway

14.2 km/L

30.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 12.5 km/L (3.0 Base) / 11.5 km/L (2.9 S) / 10.2 km/L (4.0 GTS) / 9.5 km/L (4.0 Turbo) / 8.8 km/L (Turbo GT)

16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)

Tank size

72 L

75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)

80 L

CO₂ emissions

189 g/km

75 g/km (Hybrid)

175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)

At a glance

Model

Lexus RX 300 (AL20 Series)

Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)

BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)

Production years

2017–2022

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Mid-Size Luxury SUV

Luxury Performance SUV

5-Door Luxury Executive SUV

Seating capacity

5 or 7 (RX 300L)

4 or 5

5 or 7

Fuel types

Petrol

Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid

Engine sizes

1,998 cc (2.0L Turbo)

2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)

2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)

8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic

Drivetrain

Dynamic Torque Control AWD

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Ground clearance

200 mm

210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)

214 mm

Source market

UK / Japan (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

Sub-2,000 cc KRA import duty tax savings.
Exceptionally quiet, refined cabin with Mark Levinson audio.
Reliable Toyota 8AR-FTS turbo engine mechanicals.

Comprehensive trim lineup: From city-friendly E-Hybrids to track-ready Turbo GT models.
Outstanding E-Hybrid efficiency: 0–100 km/h in 5.0 seconds with 44 km pure EV city commuting capability.
Adaptive air suspension: Height raises up to 245 mm for deep potholes and rough upcountry roads.

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

Remote Touch trackpad interface requires patience.
6-speed automatic feels traditional compared to 8-speed rivals.

High CRSP customs valuation: Import duty and taxes represent a significant investment, especially on V8 badges.
Specialized maintenance requirements: High-voltage battery systems and twin-turbo V8 engines require certified diagnostic tools.

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.