Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs BMW 5 Series: price and import cost in Kenya

KRA values a new Mercedes-Benz E-Class at KES 7,166,595 – KES 41,086,354 and a new BMW 5 Series at KES 5,572,168 – KES 14,694,405. Imported as 2026 models, the BMW 5 Series starts about KES 1,250,000 cheaper landed than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. On Cada right now, no Mercedes-Benz E-Class is listed and no BMW 5 Series is listed.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs BMW 5 Series side by side

FactMercedes-Benz E-ClassBMW 5 Series
KRA versions463
Engines1,500 cc, 1,900 cc, 2,000 cc, 3,000 cc, 3,500 cc, 4,000 cc2,000 cc, 3,000 cc
FuelPetrol, Hybrid, DieselPetrol
Body (KRA)Wagon, Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, SUVCoupe
KRA value when new (CRSP)KES 7,166,595 – KES 41,086,354KES 5,572,168 – KES 14,694,405
Listed on Cada nowNone right nowNone right now
Estimated landed cost, newest yearKES 5,900,000 – KES 33,700,000 (2026)KES 4,650,000 – KES 12,200,000 (2026)
Estimated landed cost, oldest yearKES 2,450,000 – KES 13,600,000 (2019)KES 1,900,000 – KES 4,950,000 (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 E-ClassBMW 5 Series
2026KES 5,900,000 – KES 33,700,000KES 4,650,000 – KES 12,200,000
2025KES 5,900,000 – KES 33,700,000KES 4,650,000 – KES 12,200,000
2024KES 4,750,000 – KES 27,000,000KES 3,750,000 – KES 9,800,000
2023KES 4,200,000 – KES 23,700,000KES 3,250,000 – KES 8,600,000
2022KES 3,600,000 – KES 20,300,000KES 2,800,000 – KES 7,400,000
2021KES 3,000,000 – KES 16,900,000KES 2,350,000 – KES 6,200,000
2020KES 2,700,000 – KES 15,300,000KES 2,150,000 – KES 5,600,000
2019KES 2,450,000 – KES 13,600,000KES 1,900,000 – KES 4,950,000

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

Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs BMW 5 Series questions

Which is cheaper to import, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class or the BMW 5 Series?

For 2026 models, the BMW 5 Series starts at about KES 4,650,000 landed and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class at about KES 5,900,000, based on KRA's values for their cheapest versions. The real car price and shipping differ.

Which pays less import duty, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class or the BMW 5 Series?

KRA's duty, excise, VAT, IDF and RDL on a 2026 BMW 5 Series come to about KES 2,250,000 – KES 6,100,000, against KES 2,900,000 – KES 18,100,000 for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The final KRA assessment may differ.

How many Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series cars are for sale on Cada?

Right now, no Mercedes-Benz E-Class is listed and no BMW 5 Series is listed on Cada.

Can Cada import a Mercedes-Benz E-Class or a BMW 5 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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