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BMW 5 Series

Benchmark executive luxury saloon combining G30 chassis refinement, Live Cockpit tech, and balanced performance.

Audi A6

Benchmark German executive saloon featuring dual-touchscreen MMI touch response, Virtual Cockpit, and Quattro AWD.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The master of executive comfort across W213 layouts with sub-2,000 cc import duty savings.

Best value
BMW 5 SeriesAudi A6Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mandai score
9/10
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 45,000,008,500,000
KSh 48,000,007,500,000
KSh 5,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
4
4
4
Most popular trim
520i M Sport / 530i M Sport / 520d M Sport
A6 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
E200 / E300 / E220d AMG Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Dimensions

Length
4,936 mm
4,939 mm
4,923 mm
Width
1,868 mm
1,886 mm
1,852 mm
Height
1,479 mm
1,457 mm
1,468 mm
Wheelbase
2,975 mm
2,924 mm
2,939 mm
Ground clearance
144 mm
140 mm
145 mm (Air Body Control option)
Boot space
530 L
530 L
540 L
Kerb weight
1,605 kg
1,640 kg
1,700 kg
Seats
5
5
5

Specifications

Engine
2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel / 3.0L B57 Diesel
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol Mild Hybrid (45 TFSI)
2.0L M264 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L OM654 Diesel
Power
184 hp (520i) / 190 hp (520d) / 252 hp (530i) / 265 hp (530d)
245 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
197 hp (E200) / 258 hp (E300) / 194 hp (E220d)
Torque
290 Nm (520i) / 400 Nm (520d) / 350 Nm (530i) / 620 Nm (530d)
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,300 rpm
320 Nm (E200) / 370 Nm (E300) / 400 Nm (E220d)
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive / xDrive AWD
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra
RWD or 4MATIC AWD
0–100 km/h
5.7 sec (530d) – 7.8 sec (520i)
6.0 sec
6.2 sec (E300) – 7.5 sec (E200)
Top speed
235 km/h – 250 km/h
250 km/h
240 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
14.8 km/L (520i) / 18.5 km/L (520d) / 13.8 km/L (530i) / 15.2 km/L (530d)
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 (520i) / 15.2 km/L (520d) / 11.0 km/L (530i) / 12.5 km/L (530d)
11.8 km/L (2.0T) / 9.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
11.8 km/L (E200) / 16.0 km/L (E220d)
Highway
17.5 km/L (520i) / 21.0 km/L (520d) / 16.5 km/L (530i) / 17.8 km/L (530d)
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
68 L
73 L
66 L
CO₂ emissions
134 g/km (520i) / 114 g/km (520d)
150 g/km
142 g/km

At a glance

Model
BMW 5 Series (G30 Generation)
Audi A6 (C7.5 / C8 Series)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
4-Door Executive Saloon
4-Door Executive Saloon / Avant Wagon
4-Door Flagship Executive Saloon
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
5
Fuel types
Petrol, Clean Diesel
Petrol (TFSI MHEV), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Petrol, Clean Diesel, MHEV
Engine sizes
1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel)
1,798 cc / 1,984 cc / 2,995 cc
1,950 cc (E220d Diesel) / 1,991 cc (E200/E300 Petrol)
Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) / xDrive AWD
FWD or Quattro All-Wheel Drive
RWD or 4MATIC AWD
Ground clearance
144 mm
140 mm
145 mm (Air Body Control option)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good
  • Outstanding executive comfort: Quiet cabin acoustics and smooth ride over highway long distances.
  • Sub-2,500 cc tax bracket savings: 2.0L 520i/530i/520d models avoid the 35% excise tax bracket.
  • Generous rear legroom: 2,975 mm wheelbase provides executive rear passenger comfort.
  • 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
  • Large turning circle: Long 4.93-meter length requires wide turns in tight basement parking garages.
  • Complex electrical network: Multi-module infotainment requires diagnostic tools during servicing.
  • 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.