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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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BMW X5

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

Highest ratedBest value
Mercedes-Benz GLE-ClassBMW X6 M SportBMW X5
Mandai score
8.5/10
8.5/10
9/10
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, Plug-in hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
GLE300d / GLE400d / GLE450 4MATIC AMG Line
X6 xDrive30d / X6 xDrive40i / X6 M50i
X5 xDrive30d M Sport / xDrive40i M Sport
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed

Fuel and running cost

Trim
Standard
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
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 1,534 / 100 kmKSh 15 a km · KSh 15,335 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
4,935 mm
4,922 mm
Width
1,947 mm
2,004 mm
2,004 mm
Height
1,772 mm
1,696 mm
1,745 mm
Wheelbase
2,995 mm
2,975 mm
2,975 mm
Ground clearance
205 mm (AIRMATIC up to 260 mm)
212 mm
214 mm
Boot space
630 L (7 seats) / 825 L (5 seats expanded to 2,055 L)
580 L (1,530 L folded)
650 L (5-seater expanded to 1,870 L)
Kerb weight
2,165 kg
2,130 kg (2,310 kg M50i)
2,110 kg
Seats
5 or 7
5
5 or 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 B57 TwinPower Diesel / 3.0L B58 Turbo Petrol
Power
245 hp (GLE300d) / 330 hp (GLE400d) / 367 hp (GLE450)
265 hp (30d) / 335 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
265 hp (30d) / 340 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M50i)
Torque
500 Nm (GLE300d) / 700 Nm (GLE400d) / 500 Nm (GLE450)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
620 Nm (30d) / 450 Nm (40i) / 750 Nm (M50i)
Drivetrain
Permanent 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
0–100 km/h
5.7 sec (GLE400d) – 7.2 sec (GLE300d)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
4.3 sec (M50i) – 6.5 sec (30d)
Top speed
225 km/h – 245 km/h
230 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)
14.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 11.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 8.5 km/L (M50i)
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)
12.0 km/L (xDrive30d) / 9.2 km/L (xDrive40i) / 6.5 km/L (M50i)
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)
16.8 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.5 km/L (xDrive40i) / 10.5 km/L (M50i)
16.5 km/L (xDrive30d) / 13.2 km/L (xDrive40i)
Tank size
85 L
80 L (Diesel) / 83 L (Petrol)
80 L
CO₂ emissions
169 g/km
172 g/km (30d) / 243 g/km (M50i)
175 g/km (30d) / 200 g/km (40i)

At a glance

Model
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (V167 Series)
BMW X6 M Sport (F16 / G06 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 Luxury Crossover Coupe
5-Door Luxury Executive SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
5
5 or 7
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol, MHEV
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Clean Diesel, Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid
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)
2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Drivetrain
Permanent 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Intelligent xDrive AWD
Ground clearance
205 mm (AIRMATIC up to 260 mm)
212 mm
214 mm
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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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