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Mercedes-Benz GLE-ClassBMW X5Porsche Cayenne
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
9/10
Typical price
KSh 9,800,000
KSh 680,000,014,500,000
KSh 11,500,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
GLE300d / GLE400d / GLE450 4MATIC AMG Line
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Cayenne Base / E-Hybrid / Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo
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
14.2 km/L7.0 L/100km combined · about 1136 km a tank
27.0 km/L3.7 L/100km combined · about 2025 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,598 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 15,983 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 841 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 8,406 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,924 mm
4,922 mm
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
Width
1,947 mm
2,004 mm
1,983 mm
Height
1,772 mm
1,745 mm
1,696 mm
Wheelbase
2,995 mm
2,975 mm
2,895 mm
Ground clearance
205 mm (AIRMATIC up to 260 mm)
214 mm
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
Boot space
630 L (7 seats) / 825 L (5 seats expanded to 2,055 L)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,165 kg
2,110 kg
2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)
Seats
5 or 7
5 or 7
4 or 5
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 Turbo / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + PHEV
Power
245 hp (GLE300d) / 330 hp (GLE400d) / 367 hp (GLE450)
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
Torque
500 Nm (GLE300d) / 700 Nm (GLE400d) / 500 Nm (GLE450)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
450 Nm to 900 Nm
Drivetrain
Permanent 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
0–100 km/h
5.7 sec (GLE400d) – 7.2 sec (GLE300d)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)
Top speed
225 km/h – 245 km/h
230 km/h – 250 km/h
245 km/h – 300 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)
27.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 10.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 8.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
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)
22.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 8.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 6.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
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)
30.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 12.5 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 10.2 km/L (4.0 V8)
Tank size
85 L
80 L
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
CO₂ emissions
169 g/km
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)
75 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (V167 Series)
BMW X5 (F15 / G05 Series)
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive Luxury SUV
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
Luxury Performance SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5 or 7
4 or 5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol, MHEV
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
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)
2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)
Drivetrain
Permanent 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
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)
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.
- 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.
- Comprehensive trim lineup: From city-friendly E-Hybrids to track-ready Turbo GT models.
- Outstanding E-Hybrid efficiency: 0–100 km/h in 5.0 seconds with 44 km pure EV city commuting capability.
- Adaptive air suspension: Height raises up to 245 mm for deep potholes and rough upcountry roads.
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.
- High CRSP customs valuation: Import duty and taxes represent a significant investment, especially on V8 badges.
- Specialized maintenance requirements: High-voltage battery systems and twin-turbo V8 engines require certified diagnostic tools.