BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC: price and import cost in Kenya

KRA values a new BMW X3 at KES 9,956,530 – KES 17,333,210 and a new Mercedes-Benz GLC at KES 10,662,368 – KES 25,364,562. Imported as 2026 models, the BMW X3 starts about KES 600,000 cheaper landed than the Mercedes-Benz GLC. On Cada right now, 1 BMW X3 is listed at KES 4,700,000 and 1 Mercedes-Benz GLC is listed at KES 6,500,000.

BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC side by side

FactBMW X3Mercedes-Benz GLC
KRA versions1329
Engines2,000 cc, 3,000 cc, EV2,000 cc, 2,100 cc, 3,000 cc, 4,000 cc
FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid, ElectricDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid
Body (KRA)SUV, CoupeSUV, Coupe
KRA value when new (CRSP)KES 9,956,530 – KES 17,333,210KES 10,662,368 – KES 25,364,562
Listed on Cada now1, KES 4,700,0001, KES 6,500,000
Estimated landed cost, newest yearKES 8,200,000 – KES 14,300,000 (2026)KES 8,800,000 – KES 20,900,000 (2026)
Estimated landed cost, oldest yearKES 3,350,000 – KES 5,800,000 (2019)KES 3,550,000 – KES 8,400,000 (2019)

Import cost by model year

Estimated landed cost (KRA customs value, taxes, port, clearing and registration) over each model's KRA versions
Model yearBMW X3Mercedes-Benz GLC
2026KES 8,200,000 – KES 14,300,000KES 8,800,000 – KES 20,900,000
2025KES 8,200,000 – KES 14,300,000KES 8,800,000 – KES 20,900,000
2024KES 6,600,000 – KES 11,500,000KES 7,000,000 – KES 16,700,000
2023KES 5,800,000 – KES 10,100,000KES 6,200,000 – KES 14,700,000
2022KES 4,950,000 – KES 8,700,000KES 5,300,000 – KES 12,600,000
2021KES 4,150,000 – KES 7,200,000KES 4,450,000 – KES 10,500,000
2020KES 3,750,000 – KES 6,500,000KES 4,000,000 – KES 9,500,000
2019KES 3,350,000 – KES 5,800,000KES 3,550,000 – KES 8,400,000

The car's own price, shipping and Cada's service fee are not included. Estimate — final KRA assessment may differ.

BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC questions

Which is cheaper to import, the BMW X3 or the Mercedes-Benz GLC?

For 2026 models, the BMW X3 starts at about KES 8,200,000 landed and the Mercedes-Benz GLC at about KES 8,800,000, based on KRA's values for their cheapest versions. The real car price and shipping differ.

Which pays less import duty, the BMW X3 or the Mercedes-Benz GLC?

KRA's duty, excise, VAT, IDF and RDL on a 2026 BMW X3 come to about KES 4,050,000 – KES 7,200,000, against KES 4,350,000 – KES 11,200,000 for the Mercedes-Benz GLC. The final KRA assessment may differ.

How many BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC cars are for sale on Cada?

Right now, 1 BMW X3 is listed at KES 4,700,000 and 1 Mercedes-Benz GLC is listed at KES 6,500,000 on Cada.

Can Cada import a BMW X3 or a Mercedes-Benz GLC for me?

Yes. Send Cada an import request for either, with the year, budget and colour you want. We'll send you up to 5 options with the full cost to Kenya.

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