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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

Large executive family luxury tourer with optional 7 seats and 205 mm ground clearance.

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Audi Q7

Pinnacle 7-seater German luxury SUV combining MLB Evo chassis lightness, adaptive air suspension, and Quattro AWD.

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BMW X5

Flagship luxury executive SUV combining G05 stature, B57/B58 power, xDrive AWD, and supreme road presence.

Highest rated
Mercedes-Benz GLE-ClassAudi Q7BMW X5
Mandai score
8.5/10
8.5/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 9,800,000
KSh 680,000,011,500,000
KSh 680,000,014,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
GLE300d / GLE400d / GLE450 4MATIC AMG Line
Q7 2.0 TFSI / 3.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Fuel and running cost

Fuel consumption
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 1292 km a tank
12.5 km/L8.0 L/100km combined · about 1063 km a tank
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,816 / 100 kmKSh 18 a km · KSh 18,157 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
4,924 mm
5,052 mm
4,922 mm
Width
1,947 mm
1,968 mm
2,004 mm
Height
1,772 mm
1,741 mm
1,745 mm
Wheelbase
2,995 mm
2,994 mm
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
205 mm (AIRMATIC up to 260 mm)
210 mm
214 mm
Boot space
630 L (7 seats) / 825 L (5 seats expanded to 2,055 L)
295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
Kerb weight
2,165 kg
2,070 kg
2,110 kg
Seats
5 or 7
7
5 or 7

Specifications

Engine
2.0L OM654 Biturbo Diesel / 3.0L OM656 Inline-6 Diesel
3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid
3.0L B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
Power
245 hp (GLE300d) / 330 hp (GLE400d) / 367 hp (GLE450)
333 hp @ 5,500–6,500 rpm
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
Torque
500 Nm (GLE300d) / 700 Nm (GLE400d) / 500 Nm (GLE450)
440 Nm @ 2,900–5,300 rpm
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
Drivetrain
Permanent 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
5.7 sec (GLE400d) – 7.2 sec (GLE300d)
6.1 sec
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
Top speed
225 km/h – 245 km/h
250 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h

Fuel economy

Combined
15.2 km/L (GLE300d) / 13.0 km/L (GLE400d) / 10.8 km/L (GLE450)
12.5 km/L (2.0T) / 10.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
14.2 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.0 km/L (xDrive40i)
City
12.5 km/L (GLE300d) / 10.5 km/L (GLE400d) / 8.5 km/L (GLE450)
10.0 km/L (2.0T) / 8.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
11.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 8.8 km/L (xDrive40i)
Highway
17.5 km/L (GLE300d) / 15.2 km/L (GLE400d) / 13.2 km/L (GLE450)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
Tank size
85 L
85 L
80 L
CO₂ emissions
169 g/km
179 g/km
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)

At a glance

Model
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (V167 Series)
Audi Q7 (4M Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive Luxury SUV
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
7 seats
5 or 7
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol, MHEV
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Engine sizes
1,950 cc (GLE300d Diesel) / 2,925 cc (GLE400d) / 2,999 cc (GLE450 MHEV)
1,984 cc / 2,995 cc / 2,967 cc
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
Permanent 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
205 mm (AIRMATIC up to 260 mm)
210 mm (up to 245 mm with air suspension)
214 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)

Pros and cons

What’s good
  • Sub-2,000 cc GLE300d diesel import duty tax savings.
  • Widescreen MBUX dual 12.3-inch digital displays.
  • Executive 7-seater accommodation.
  • Adaptive air suspension height: Adjustable ground clearance from 210 mm up to 245 mm for off-road tracks.
  • Sub-2,500 cc duty savings on 2.0L TFSI: Qualifies for KRA's 25% excise duty bracket.
  • Electrically folding 3rd-row seats: Expands boot space to 770 L with push-button convenience.
  • Exceptional high-speed stability: MLB Evo chassis provides limousine-like ride comfort on highways.
  • Massive low-end diesel torque: 620 Nm output delivers effortless highway overtaking power.
  • High 214 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved estate tracks and deep upcountry ruts.
  • Optional 3rd row / 7-seater layout: Provides extra seating versatility for larger family transfers.
What’s not so good
  • Massive exterior width requires care in narrow urban streets.
  • High CRSP baseline on 3.0L GLE400d/450 variants.
  • 5.05-meter overall length: Demands large parking spaces in Nairobi shopping malls.
  • Air suspension strut wear: Pneumatic air bags require replacement after high-mileage use.
  • High KRA customs valuation: 3.0L+ engines trigger the 35% excise duty tax bracket.
  • Wide 2.0-meter body width: Requires extra care when parking in narrow commercial bays.
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