BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE: price and import cost in Kenya

KRA values a new BMW X5 at KES 12,196,745 – KES 28,622,667 and a new Mercedes-Benz GLE at KES 12,546,554 – KES 27,582,715. Imported as 2026 models, the BMW X5 starts about KES 300,000 cheaper landed than the Mercedes-Benz GLE. On Cada right now, no BMW X5 is listed and no Mercedes-Benz GLE is listed.

BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE side by side

FactBMW X5Mercedes-Benz GLE
KRA versions2414
Engines2,000 cc, 3,000 cc, 4,400 cc2,000 cc, 3,000 cc
FuelHybrid, Diesel, PetrolHybrid, Diesel
Body (KRA)SUV, SedanSUV, Coupe
KRA value when new (CRSP)KES 12,196,745 – KES 28,622,667KES 12,546,554 – KES 27,582,715
Listed on Cada nowNone right nowNone right now
Estimated landed cost, newest yearKES 10,000,000 – KES 23,600,000 (2026)KES 10,300,000 – KES 22,700,000 (2026)
Estimated landed cost, oldest yearKES 4,050,000 – KES 9,500,000 (2019)KES 4,200,000 – KES 9,200,000 (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 X5Mercedes-Benz GLE
2026KES 10,000,000 – KES 23,600,000KES 10,300,000 – KES 22,700,000
2025KES 10,000,000 – KES 23,600,000KES 10,300,000 – KES 22,700,000
2024KES 8,000,000 – KES 18,900,000KES 8,300,000 – KES 18,200,000
2023KES 7,000,000 – KES 16,600,000KES 7,200,000 – KES 16,000,000
2022KES 6,000,000 – KES 14,200,000KES 6,200,000 – KES 13,700,000
2021KES 5,000,000 – KES 11,900,000KES 5,200,000 – KES 11,400,000
2020KES 4,550,000 – KES 10,700,000KES 4,700,000 – KES 10,300,000
2019KES 4,050,000 – KES 9,500,000KES 4,200,000 – KES 9,200,000

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

BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE questions

Which is cheaper to import, the BMW X5 or the Mercedes-Benz GLE?

For 2026 models, the BMW X5 starts at about KES 10,000,000 landed and the Mercedes-Benz GLE at about KES 10,300,000, based on KRA's values for their cheapest versions. The real car price and shipping differ.

Which pays less import duty, the BMW X5 or the Mercedes-Benz GLE?

KRA's duty, excise, VAT, IDF and RDL on a 2026 BMW X5 come to about KES 4,950,000 – KES 11,800,000, against KES 5,100,000 – KES 11,400,000 for the Mercedes-Benz GLE. The final KRA assessment may differ.

How many BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE cars are for sale on Cada?

Right now, no BMW X5 is listed and no Mercedes-Benz GLE is listed on Cada.

Can Cada import a BMW X5 or a Mercedes-Benz GLE 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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