Mercedes-Benz GLA vs BMW X1: price and import cost in Kenya

KRA values a new Mercedes-Benz GLA at KES 7,724,209 – KES 16,423,254 and a new BMW X1 at KES 7,270,843 – KES 19,052,924. Imported as 2026 models, the BMW X1 starts about KES 400,000 cheaper landed than the Mercedes-Benz GLA. On Cada right now, no Mercedes-Benz GLA is listed and no BMW X1 is listed.

Mercedes-Benz GLA vs BMW X1 side by side

FactMercedes-Benz GLABMW X1
KRA versions1614
Engines1,400 cc, 1,991 cc, 2,000 cc1,500 cc, 2,000 cc, 3,000 cc
FuelPetrol, DieselPetrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Body (KRA)SUVSedan, SUV
KRA value when new (CRSP)KES 7,724,209 – KES 16,423,254KES 7,270,843 – KES 19,052,924
Listed on Cada nowNone right nowNone right now
Estimated landed cost, newest yearKES 6,400,000 – KES 13,600,000 (2026)KES 6,000,000 – KES 15,800,000 (2026)
Estimated landed cost, oldest yearKES 2,600,000 – KES 5,500,000 (2019)KES 2,450,000 – KES 6,400,000 (2019)

Import cost by model year

Estimated landed cost (KRA customs value, taxes, port, clearing and registration) over each model's KRA versions
Model yearMercedes-Benz GLABMW X1
2026KES 6,400,000 – KES 13,600,000KES 6,000,000 – KES 15,800,000
2025KES 6,400,000 – KES 13,600,000KES 6,000,000 – KES 15,800,000
2024KES 5,100,000 – KES 10,900,000KES 4,850,000 – KES 12,600,000
2023KES 4,500,000 – KES 9,600,000KES 4,250,000 – KES 11,100,000
2022KES 3,850,000 – KES 8,200,000KES 3,650,000 – KES 9,500,000
2021KES 3,250,000 – KES 6,900,000KES 3,050,000 – KES 8,000,000
2020KES 2,900,000 – KES 6,200,000KES 2,750,000 – KES 7,200,000
2019KES 2,600,000 – KES 5,500,000KES 2,450,000 – KES 6,400,000

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

Mercedes-Benz GLA vs BMW X1 questions

Which is cheaper to import, the Mercedes-Benz GLA or the BMW X1?

For 2026 models, the BMW X1 starts at about KES 6,000,000 landed and the Mercedes-Benz GLA at about KES 6,400,000, based on KRA's values for their cheapest versions. The real car price and shipping differ.

Which pays less import duty, the Mercedes-Benz GLA or the BMW X1?

KRA's duty, excise, VAT, IDF and RDL on a 2026 BMW X1 come to about KES 2,950,000 – KES 7,500,000, against KES 3,150,000 – KES 6,800,000 for the Mercedes-Benz GLA. The final KRA assessment may differ.

How many Mercedes-Benz GLA and BMW X1 cars are for sale on Cada?

Right now, no Mercedes-Benz GLA is listed and no BMW X1 is listed on Cada.

Can Cada import a Mercedes-Benz GLA or a BMW X1 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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