Mercedes-Benz CLS 2022 price in Kenya

No 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 4 years old to KRA, which takes 40% off its CRSP value: about KES 6,200,000 – KES 11,000,000 landed across 4 KRA versions.

Import duty on a Mercedes-Benz CLS 2022, by version

KRA treats a Mercedes-Benz CLS 2022 landing in 2026 as 4 years old and takes 40% off its CRSP value before charging tax.

4 KRA versions, cheapest first
KRA modelEngineCRSP valueCustoms valueImport duty (35%)Excise dutyVAT (16%)Import declaration fee (2.5%)Railway development levy (2%)Total taxesLanded cost
CLS-CLASS CLS220D SPORTS2,000 cc · DieselKES 12,483,092KES 3,060,988KES 1,071,346KES 1,033,084KES 826,467KES 76,525KES 61,220KES 3,068,642KES 6,234,630
CLS-CLASS CLS220D SPORTS EXCLUSIVE PACKAGE2,000 cc · DieselKES 15,174,811KES 3,721,026KES 1,302,359KES 1,255,846KES 1,004,677KES 93,026KES 74,421KES 3,730,329KES 7,556,355
CLS-CLASS CLS450 4MATIC SPORT3,000 cc · DieselKES 17,755,762KES 4,031,392KES 1,410,987KES 1,904,833KES 1,175,554KES 100,785KES 80,628KES 4,672,787KES 8,809,179
AMG CLS-CLASS CLS53 4MATIC+3,000 cc · HybridKES 22,096,247KES 5,418,237KES 1,896,383KES 1,828,655KES 1,462,924KES 135,456KES 108,365KES 5,431,783KES 10,955,020

Landed cost is KRA's customs value plus these taxes and KES 105,000 for port, clearing and registration. The car's own price, shipping and Cada's service fee are not included. Estimate — final KRA assessment may differ.

2022 against nearby years

Estimated landed cost of a Mercedes-Benz CLS by model year, arriving in 2026
Model yearKRA duty and taxesLanded costFrom-price vs 2022
2024KES 4,050,000 – KES 7,300,000KES 8,200,000 – KES 14,600,000+KES 2,000,000
2023KES 3,550,000 – KES 6,400,000KES 7,200,000 – KES 12,800,000+KES 1,000,000
2022KES 3,050,000 – KES 5,500,000KES 6,200,000 – KES 11,000,000–
2021KES 2,550,000 – KES 4,550,000KES 5,200,000 – KES 9,200,000−KES 1,000,000
2020KES 2,300,000 – KES 4,100,000KES 4,700,000 – KES 8,300,000−KES 1,500,000

Mercedes-Benz CLS 2022 questions

How much is a 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS in Kenya?

No 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 6,200,000 – KES 11,000,000 with KRA taxes, port, clearing and registration (based on KRA's values; the car's own price and shipping differ).

What is the import duty on a 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS?

KRA values a 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS at its CRSP value less 40% depreciation for a 4-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 3,050,000 – KES 5,500,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.

Can a 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS be imported into Kenya?

Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS can land up to the end of 2029. Cada can import one for you.

What engine and fuel does a 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS have?

KRA lists 4 versions of the Mercedes-Benz CLS with 2,000 cc, 3,000 cc engines (diesel, hybrid). Which of them were built in 2022 depends on the car; a 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.