Mercedes-Benz CLS 2025 price in Kenya
No 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLS is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 1 years old to KRA, which takes 0% off its CRSP value: about KES 10,300,000 – KES 18,200,000 landed across 4 KRA versions.
Import duty on a Mercedes-Benz CLS 2025, by version
KRA treats a Mercedes-Benz CLS 2025 landing in 2026 as 1 years old and takes 0% off its CRSP value before charging tax.
| KRA model | Engine | CRSP value | Customs value | Import duty (35%) | Excise duty | VAT (16%) | Import declaration fee (2.5%) | Railway development levy (2%) | Total taxes | Landed cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLS-CLASS CLS220D SPORTS | 2,000 cc · Diesel | KES 12,483,092 | KES 5,101,647 | KES 1,785,576 | KES 1,721,806 | KES 1,377,445 | KES 127,541 | KES 102,033 | KES 5,114,401 | KES 10,321,048 |
| CLS-CLASS CLS220D SPORTS EXCLUSIVE PACKAGE | 2,000 cc · Diesel | KES 15,174,811 | KES 6,201,711 | KES 2,170,599 | KES 2,093,078 | KES 1,674,462 | KES 155,043 | KES 124,034 | KES 6,217,216 | KES 12,523,927 |
| CLS-CLASS CLS450 4MATIC SPORT | 3,000 cc · Diesel | KES 17,755,762 | KES 6,718,987 | KES 2,351,645 | KES 3,174,721 | KES 1,959,256 | KES 167,975 | KES 134,380 | KES 7,787,977 | KES 14,611,964 |
| AMG CLS-CLASS CLS53 4MATIC+ | 3,000 cc · Hybrid | KES 22,096,247 | KES 9,030,395 | KES 3,160,638 | KES 3,047,758 | KES 2,438,207 | KES 225,760 | KES 180,608 | KES 9,052,971 | KES 18,188,366 |
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.
2025 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KES 5,100,000 – KES 9,100,000 | KES 10,300,000 – KES 18,200,000 | Same |
| 2025 | KES 5,100,000 – KES 9,100,000 | KES 10,300,000 – KES 18,200,000 | – |
| 2024 | KES 4,050,000 – KES 7,300,000 | KES 8,200,000 – KES 14,600,000 | −KES 2,100,000 |
| 2023 | KES 3,550,000 – KES 6,400,000 | KES 7,200,000 – KES 12,800,000 | −KES 3,100,000 |
Mercedes-Benz CLS 2025 questions
How much is a 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLS in Kenya?
No 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLS is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 10,300,000 – KES 18,200,000 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 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLS?
KRA values a 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLS at its CRSP value less 0% depreciation for a 1-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 5,100,000 – KES 9,100,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLS be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLS can land up to the end of 2032. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2025 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 2025 depends on the car; a 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLS's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.