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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 X6 M Sport

Iconic luxury sports activity coupe with M aerodynamic styling and xDrive AWD.

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Audi Q7

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

Best value
Mercedes-Benz GLE-ClassBMW X6 M SportAudi Q7
Mandai score
8.5/10
8.5/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 9,800,000
KSh 8,500,000
KSh 6,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
GLE300d / GLE400d / GLE450 4MATIC AMG Line
X6 xDrive30d / X6 xDrive40i / X6 M50i
Q7 2.0 TFSI / 3.0 TFSI Quattro S Line
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Fuel and running cost

Trim
Fuel consumption
15.2 km/L6.6 L/100km combined · about 1292 km a tank
14.8 km/L6.8 L/100km combined · about 1184 km a tank
12.5 km/L8.0 L/100km combined · about 1063 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,493 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 14,932 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,816 / 100 kmKSh 18 a km · KSh 18,157 for 1,000 km · petrol

Dimensions

Length
4,924 mm
4,935 mm
5,052 mm
Width
1,947 mm
2,004 mm
1,968 mm
Height
1,772 mm
1,696 mm
1,741 mm
Wheelbase
2,995 mm
2,975 mm
2,994 mm
Ground clearance
205 mm (AIRMATIC up to 260 mm)
212 mm
210 mm
Boot space
630 L (7 seats) / 825 L (5 seats expanded to 2,055 L)
580 L (1,530 L folded)
295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)
Kerb weight
2,165 kg
2,130 kg (2,310 kg M50i)
2,070 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5
7

Specifications

Engine
2.0L OM654 Biturbo Diesel / 3.0L OM656 Inline-6 Diesel
3.0L B57 Diesel / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 4.4L N63 V8 Petrol
3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid
Power
245 hp (GLE300d) / 330 hp (GLE400d) / 367 hp (GLE450)
265 hp (30d) / 335 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)
14.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 8.5 km/L (M50i)
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)
12.0 km/L (xDrive30d) / 9.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 6.5 km/L (M50i)
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)
16.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.5 km/L (xDrive40i) / 10.5 km/L (M50i)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
Tank size
85 L
80 L (Diesel) / 83 L (Petrol)
85 L
CO₂ emissions
169 g/km
172 g/km (30d) / 243 g/km (M50i)
179 g/km

At a glance

Model
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (V167 Series)
BMW X6 M Sport (F16 / G06 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 Crossover Coupe
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5
7 seats
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol, MHEV
Clean Diesel, Petrol
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)
212 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.
  • Unmatched road presence: Iconic "Iconic Glow" illuminated kidney grille and wide M Sport stance.
  • Torque-rich 620–650 Nm diesel performance: xDrive30d accelerates effortlessly on single-lane highway passes.
  • High 212 mm ground clearance: Easily clears estate speed bumps and rough unpaved roads across Nairobi.
  • Legendary B58 petrol reliability: The 3.0L xDrive40i engine offers incredible tuning potential and proven mechanical durability.
  • 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.
  • Sloping rear roofline: Slightly reduces rearmost headroom for rear passengers over 6 feet tall.
  • High CRSP customs valuation: 3.0L and 4.4L engine variants trigger the 35% KRA excise duty tax bracket.
  • 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.
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