Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs BMW 3 Series: price and import cost in Kenya

KRA values a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class at KES 8,024,560 – KES 20,316,025 and a new BMW 3 Series at KES 3,393,910 – KES 25,733,956. Imported as 2026 models, the BMW 3 Series starts about KES 3,750,000 cheaper landed than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. On Cada right now, 1 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is listed at KES 3,800,000 and no BMW 3 Series is listed.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs BMW 3 Series side by side

FactMercedes-Benz C-ClassBMW 3 Series
KRA versions2810
Engines1,500 cc, 1,600 cc, 2,000 cc, 2,200 cc2,000 cc
FuelHybrid, Diesel, PetrolDiesel, Petrol
Body (KRA)Wagon, Sedan, S. Wagon, Coupe, ConvertibleHatchback
KRA value when new (CRSP)KES 8,024,560 – KES 20,316,025KES 3,393,910 – KES 25,733,956
Listed on Cada now1, KES 3,800,000None right now
Estimated landed cost, newest yearKES 6,600,000 – KES 16,800,000 (2026)KES 2,850,000 – KES 21,200,000 (2026)
Estimated landed cost, oldest yearKES 2,700,000 – KES 6,800,000 (2019)KES 1,200,000 – KES 8,600,000 (2019)

Import cost by model year

Estimated landed cost (KRA customs value, taxes, port, clearing and registration) over each model's KRA versions
Model yearMercedes-Benz C-ClassBMW 3 Series
2026KES 6,600,000 – KES 16,800,000KES 2,850,000 – KES 21,200,000
2025KES 6,600,000 – KES 16,800,000KES 2,850,000 – KES 21,200,000
2024KES 5,300,000 – KES 13,500,000KES 2,300,000 – KES 17,000,000
2023KES 4,700,000 – KES 11,800,000KES 2,000,000 – KES 14,900,000
2022KES 4,000,000 – KES 10,100,000KES 1,750,000 – KES 12,800,000
2021KES 3,350,000 – KES 8,500,000KES 1,450,000 – KES 10,700,000
2020KES 3,050,000 – KES 7,600,000KES 1,350,000 – KES 9,600,000
2019KES 2,700,000 – KES 6,800,000KES 1,200,000 – KES 8,600,000

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

Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs BMW 3 Series questions

Which is cheaper to import, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class or the BMW 3 Series?

For 2026 models, the BMW 3 Series starts at about KES 2,850,000 landed and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class at about KES 6,600,000, based on KRA's values for their cheapest versions. The real car price and shipping differ.

Which pays less import duty, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class or the BMW 3 Series?

KRA's duty, excise, VAT, IDF and RDL on a 2026 BMW 3 Series come to about KES 1,350,000 – KES 10,600,000, against KES 3,250,000 – KES 8,400,000 for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The final KRA assessment may differ.

How many Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3 Series cars are for sale on Cada?

Right now, 1 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is listed at KES 3,800,000 and no BMW 3 Series is listed on Cada.

Can Cada import a Mercedes-Benz C-Class or a BMW 3 Series 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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