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BMW 5 SeriesMercedes-Benz E-ClassAudi A6
Mandai score
9/10
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 45,000,008,500,000
KSh 5,800,000
KSh 48,000,007,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
4
4
4
Most popular trim
520i M Sport / 530i M Sport / 520d M Sport
E200 / E300 / E220d AMG Line
A6 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 1006 km a tank
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 977 km a tank
14.5 km/L6.9 L/100km combined · about 1059 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,565 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,652 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,936 mm
4,923 mm
4,939 mm
Width
1,868 mm
1,852 mm
1,886 mm
Height
1,479 mm
1,468 mm
1,457 mm
Wheelbase
2,975 mm
2,939 mm
2,924 mm
Ground clearance
144 mm
145 mm (Air Body Control option)
140 mm
Boot space
530 L
540 L
530 L
Kerb weight
1,605 kg
1,700 kg
1,640 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
2.0L B48 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel / 3.0L B57 Diesel
2.0L M264 Turbo Petrol / 2.0L OM654 Diesel
2.0L TFSI Turbo Petrol Mild Hybrid (45 TFSI)
Power
184 hp (520i) / 190 hp (520d) / 252 hp (530i) / 265 hp (530d)
197 hp (E200) / 258 hp (E300) / 194 hp (E220d)
245 hp @ 5,000–6,000 rpm
Torque
290 Nm (520i) / 400 Nm (520d) / 350 Nm (530i) / 620 Nm (530d)
320 Nm (E200) / 370 Nm (E300) / 400 Nm (E220d)
370 Nm @ 1,600–4,300 rpm
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive / xDrive AWD
RWD or 4MATIC AWD
Quattro All-Wheel Drive with Ultra
0–100 km/h
5.7 sec (530d) – 7.8 sec (520i)
6.2 sec (E300) – 7.5 sec (E200)
6.0 sec
Top speed
235 km/h – 250 km/h
240 km/h
250 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)
14.8 km/L (E200) / 19.5 km/L (E220d)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.0 km/L (3.0T V6)
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 (E200) / 16.0 km/L (E220d)
11.8 km/L (2.0T) / 9.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
Highway
17.5 km/L (520i) / 21.0 km/L (520d) / 16.5 km/L (530i) / 17.8 km/L (530d)
17.5 km/L (E200) / 22.5 km/L (E220d)
17.0 km/L (2.0T) / 14.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
Tank size
68 L
66 L
73 L
CO₂ emissions
134 g/km (520i) / 114 g/km (520d)
142 g/km
150 g/km
At a glance
Model
BMW 5 Series (G30 Generation)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213 Series)
Audi A6 (C7.5 / C8 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
4-Door Executive Saloon
4-Door Flagship Executive Saloon
4-Door Executive Saloon / Avant Wagon
Seating capacity
5
5
5 seats
Fuel types
Petrol, Clean Diesel
Petrol, Clean Diesel, MHEV
Petrol (TFSI MHEV), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
1,998 cc (2.0L Petrol) / 1,995 cc (2.0L Diesel) / 2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel)
1,950 cc (E220d Diesel) / 1,991 cc (E200/E300 Petrol)
1,798 cc / 1,984 cc / 2,995 cc
Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) / xDrive AWD
RWD or 4MATIC AWD
FWD or Quattro All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
144 mm
145 mm (Air Body Control option)
140 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- Long 4.92-meter length requires care in tight parking bays.
- Air Body Control air bellows require routine inspection.
- 140 mm ground clearance: Requires care over steep estate speed bumps.
- Dual MMI screens show fingerprints: Requires keeping a microfiber cloth in the cabin.