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Mazda CX-5

A dominant crossover in Kenya balancing Kodo styling, 210 mm ground clearance, and 19.5 km/L diesel efficiency.

Best value

BMW X3

Versatile premium compact SUV combining intelligent xDrive AWD, 204 mm ground clearance, 16.2 km/L diesel efficiency, and sub-2,000 cc duty savings.

Audi Q5

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

Highest rated

Mazda CX-5BMW X3Audi Q5

Mandai score

7/10

8/10

8.5/10

Typical price

KSh 3,200,000

KSh 4,900,000

KSh 4,800,000

Years

2017-2023

Body type

Mid-size SUV

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Fuel

Petrol, Diesel

Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid

Petrol, Diesel

Transmission

Automatic

Doors

Fuel and running cost

Trim

Fuel consumption

19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank

16.2 km/L6.2 L/100km combined · about 1102 km a tank

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

Running cost

KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel

KSh 1,406 / 100 kmKSh 14 a km · KSh 14,059 for 1,000 km · diesel

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

Dimensions

Length

4,550 mm

4,708 mm

4,663 mm

Width

1,840 mm

1,891 mm

1,893 mm

Height

1,690 mm

1,676 mm

1,659 mm

Wheelbase

2,700 mm

2,864 mm

2,819 mm

Ground clearance

210 mm

204 mm

208 mm

Boot space

506 L (1,620 L folded)

550 L (1,600 L folded; 450 L on xDrive30e PHEV)

550 L

Kerb weight

1,610 kg

1,750 kg (xDrive20d) / 1,990 kg (xDrive30e PHEV)

1,735 kg

Seats

Specifications

Engine

2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G

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

2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol (45 TFSI)

Power

190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)

190 hp (20d) / 252 hp (30i) / 292 hp combined (30e PHEV) / 382 hp (M40i)

252 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm

Torque

450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)

400 Nm (20d) / 350 Nm (30i) / 420 Nm (30e PHEV) / 500 Nm (M40i)

370 Nm @ 1,600–4,500 rpm

Drivetrain

FWD or i-Activ AWD

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra Technology

0–100 km/h

8.2 sec

8.0 sec (20d) / 6.3 sec (30i) / 6.1 sec (30e PHEV) / 4.5 sec (M40i)

6.3 sec

Top speed

204 km/h

213 km/h – 250 km/h

237 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined

19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)

16.2 km/L (xDrive20d) / 12.8 km/L (xDrive30i) / 41.0 km/L equiv. (xDrive30e) / 10.8 km/L (M40i)

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

City

16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)

13.8 km/L (xDrive20d) / 10.2 km/L (xDrive30i) / 45 km EV range (xDrive30e) / 8.5 km/L (M40i)

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

Highway

22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)

18.5 km/L (xDrive20d) / 15.0 km/L (xDrive30i) / 16.5 km/L hybrid mode (xDrive30e) / 12.8 km/L (M40i)

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

Tank size

58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)

68 L (50 L xDrive30e PHEV)

70 L

CO₂ emissions

142 g/km

138 g/km (20d) / 49 g/km (30e PHEV)

154 g/km

At a glance

Model

Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)

BMW X3 (G01 Series)

Audi Q5 (FY Series)

Production years

2017–2023

Body type

5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV

5-Door Premium Compact Crossover

5-Door Executive Crossover SUV

Seating capacity

5 seats

Fuel types

Clean Diesel, Petrol

Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)

Engine sizes

1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)

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

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

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Steptronic Automatic

7-speed S tronic / 8-speed Tiptronic

Drivetrain

FWD or i-Activ AWD

Intelligent xDrive AWD

Quattro All-Wheel Drive

Ground clearance

210 mm

204 mm

208 mm

Source market

UK / Japan (RHD)

UK / Japan / South Africa (RHD)

Japan / UK (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good

High 210 mm ground clearance handles unpaved roads and potholes easily.
Sub-2,500 cc KRA import duty tax bracket advantage.
Massive 450 Nm torque on 2.2L diesel.

Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: 2.0L diesel (20d), 2.0L petrol (30i), and 2.0L PHEV (30e) all qualify for KRA's 25% excise tax rate.
204 mm ground clearance: Confidently negotiates estate speed bumps, potholes, and unpaved upcountry roads.
Practical 550 L boot space: Generous cargo capacity expanding to 1,600 L with 40:20:40 split rear seats.
16.2 km/L xDrive20d fuel efficiency: Ideal for long-distance highway travel (e.g. Nairobi to Mombasa or Kisumu).

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

Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.

Firm ride on 20-inch M Sport alloys over rough corrugated gravel tracks.
Reduced boot floor height on xDrive30e PHEV (450 L) due to rear high-voltage battery placement.

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.