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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The master of executive comfort across W213 layouts with sub-2,000 cc import duty savings.
Highest ratedBest value
Audi A6Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 48,000,007,500,000
KSh 5,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
4
4
Most popular trim
A6 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
E200 / E300 / E220d AMG Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,939 mm
4,923 mm
Width
1,886 mm
1,852 mm
Height
1,457 mm
1,468 mm
Wheelbase
2,924 mm
2,939 mm
Ground clearance
140 mm
145 mm (Air Body Control option)
Boot space
530 L
540 L
Kerb weight
1,640 kg
1,700 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol Mild Hybrid (45 TFSI)
2.0L M264 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L OM654 Diesel
Power
245 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
197 hp (E200) / 258 hp (E300) / 194 hp (E220d)
Torque
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,300 rpm
320 Nm (E200) / 370 Nm (E300) / 400 Nm (E220d)
Drivetrain
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra
RWD or 4MATIC AWD
0–100 km/h
6.0 sec
6.2 sec (E300) – 7.5 sec (E200)
Top speed
250 km/h
240 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.0 km/L (3.0T V6)
14.8 km/L (E200) / 19.5 km/L (E220d)
City
11.8 km/L (2.0T) / 9.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
11.8 km/L (E200) / 16.0 km/L (E220d)
Highway
17.0 km/L (2.0T) / 14.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
17.5 km/L (E200) / 22.5 km/L (E220d)
Tank size
73 L
66 L
CO₂ emissions
150 g/km
142 g/km
At a glance
Model
Audi A6 (C7.5 / C8 Series)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
4-Door Executive Saloon / Avant Wagon
4-Door Flagship Executive Saloon
Seating capacity
5 seats
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TFSI MHEV), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Petrol, Clean Diesel, MHEV
Engine sizes
1,798 cc / 1,984 cc / 2,995 cc
1,950 cc (E220d Diesel) / 1,991 cc (E200/E300 Petrol)
Transmission
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD or Quattro All-Wheel Drive
RWD or 4MATIC AWD
Ground clearance
140 mm
145 mm (Air Body Control option)
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Sub-2,500 cc duty advantage on 2.0L TFSI: Qualifies for KRA's 25% excise duty tax bracket.
- Futuristic Dual MMI touch response screens: 10.1-inch upper and 8.6-inch lower haptic touch displays.
- Supreme high-speed highway refinement: Double-glazed acoustic glass ensures ultra-quiet cabin.
- Quattro all-wheel drive stability: Confident cornering grip and wet-weather safety.
- Unrivaled executive cabin quietness and Widescreen Cockpit.
- Sub-2,000 cc tax advantage across E200 and E220d models.
- 19.5 km/L fuel economy on E220d diesel.
What’s not so good
- 140 mm ground clearance: Requires care over steep estate speed bumps.
- Dual MMI screens show fingerprints: Requires keeping a microfiber cloth in the cabin.
- Long 4.92-meter length requires care in tight parking bays.
- Air Body Control air bellows require routine inspection.