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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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BMW X5

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

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Audi Q7

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

Mercedes-Benz GLE-ClassBMW X5Audi Q7
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 9,800,000
KSh 680,000,014,500,000
KSh 680,000,011,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
GLE300d / GLE400d / GLE450 4MATIC AMG Line
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Q7 2.0 TFSI / 3.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Dimensions

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

Specifications

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

Fuel economy

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

At a glance

Model
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (V167 Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Audi Q7 (4M Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive Luxury SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5 or 7
7 seats
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol, MHEV
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
1,950 cc (GLE300d Diesel) / 2,925 cc (GLE400d) / 2,999 cc (GLE450 MHEV)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
1,984 cc / 2,995 cc / 2,967 cc
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
Permanent 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
205 mm (AIRMATIC up to 260 mm)
214 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with air suspension)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
What’s not so good
  • Massive exterior width requires care in narrow urban streets.
  • High CRSP baseline on 3.0L GLE400d/450 variants.
  • 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.
  • 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.