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Mazda CX-5BMW X5Nissan X-Trail
Mandai score
7/10
9/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 3,200,000
KSh 6,800,000
KSh 3,450,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
–
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
CX-5 2.2 XD L Package / 2.0 20S / 2.5 25S
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
X-Trail 20X 4WD / Hybrid / e-Power e-4ORCE
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Standard
Nissan X-Trail 2.0L Petrol / e-Power
Fuel consumption
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1131 km a tank
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank
19.8 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1188 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,168 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,680 for 1,000 km · diesel
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,146 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 11,463 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,550 mm
4,922 mm
4,690 mm
Width
1,840 mm
2,004 mm
1,820 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,745 mm
1,740 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,975 mm
2,705 mm
Ground clearance
210 mm
214 mm
210 mm
Boot space
506 L (1,620 L folded)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
565 L (5-seater) / 135 L (7-seater expanded to 950 L)
Kerb weight
1,610 kg
2,110 kg
1,570 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.2L SkyActiv-D Twin-Turbo Diesel / 2.5L SkyActiv-G
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.5L VC-Turbo e-Power
Power
190 hp (2.2D) / 188 hp (2.5L)
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
147 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2.0L) / 213 hp e-4ORCE combined
Torque
450 Nm (2.2D) / 252 Nm (2.5L)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
207 Nm @ 4,400 rpm / 330 Nm electric torque
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
0–100 km/h
8.2 sec
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
10.5 sec (2.0L) / 7.0 sec (e-4ORCE)
Top speed
204 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
190 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
19.5 km/L (2.2D) / 14.5 km/L (2.0L/2.5L)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
16.0 km/L (2.0L) / 19.8 km/L (e-Power)
City
16.0 km/L (2.2D) / 11.8 km/L (Petrol)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
13.5 km/L (2.0L) / 19.0 km/L (e-Power)
Highway
22.0 km/L (2.2D) / 16.8 km/L (Petrol)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
18.2 km/L (2.0L) / 20.5 km/L (e-Power)
Tank size
58 L (FWD) / 56 L (AWD)
80 L
60 L
CO₂ emissions
142 g/km
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
142 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mazda CX-5 (KF Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Nissan X-Trail (T32 / T33 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Mid-Size Crossover SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
SUV / Crossovers
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
5 or 7
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid (e-Power)
Engine sizes
1,997 cc (2.0L) / 2,191 cc (2.2L Diesel) / 2,488 cc (2.5L)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
1,497 cc (1.5T e-Power) / 1,997 cc (2.0L MR20DD)
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Automatic (CVT / e-CVT)
Drivetrain
FWD or i-Activ AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
Ground clearance
210 mm
214 mm
210 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (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.
- 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.
- Selectable All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE: Lockable 4WD mode provides excellent mud and sand traction.
- High 210 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep ruts and unpaved upcountry tracks.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: Qualifies for 25% excise duty rate (saving over 3.0L SUVs).
What’s not so good
- Diesel DPF requires low-SAPS C3 oil.
- Firm ride on 19-inch L Package alloy wheels.
- 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.
- Third-row legroom: 7-seater third row is best reserved for children or short trips.
- CVT fluid service interval: Xtronic CVT requires genuine NS-3 fluid replacement every 40,000 km.