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Mercedes-Benz GLE-ClassPorsche CayenneAudi Q7
Mandai score
8.5/10
9/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 9,800,000
KSh 11,500,000
KSh 6,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
GLE300d / GLE400d / GLE450 4MATIC AMG Line
Cayenne Base / E-Hybrid / Cayenne S / GTS / Turbo
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
10.8 km/L9.3 L/100km combined · about 810 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 2,101 / 100 kmKSh 21 a km · KSh 21,015 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
4,918 mm (SUV) / 4,931 mm (Coupe)
5,052 mm
Width
1,947 mm
1,983 mm
1,968 mm
Height
1,772 mm
1,696 mm
1,741 mm
Wheelbase
2,995 mm
2,895 mm
2,994 mm
Ground clearance
205 mm (AIRMATIC up to 260 mm)
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
210 mm
Boot space
630 L (7 seats) / 825 L (5 seats expanded to 2,055 L)
770 L (645 L Hybrid, 1,710 L folded)
295 L (7 seats) / 770 L (5 seats)
Kerb weight
2,165 kg
2,060 kg (2,295 kg Hybrid)
2,070 kg
Seats
5 or 7
4 or 5
7
Specifications
Engine
2.0L OM654 Biturbo Diesel / 3.0L OM656 Inline-6 Diesel
3.0L V6 Turbo / 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 / 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + PHEV
3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged / Mild Hybrid
Power
245 hp (GLE300d) / 330 hp (GLE400d) / 367 hp (GLE450)
340 hp to 670 hp (Variant dependent)
333 hp @ 5,500–6,500 rpm
Torque
500 Nm (GLE300d) / 700 Nm (GLE400d) / 500 Nm (GLE450)
450 Nm to 900 Nm
440 Nm @ 2,900–5,300 rpm
Drivetrain
Permanent 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
5.7 sec (GLE400d) – 7.2 sec (GLE300d)
3.3 sec (Turbo GT) – 6.2 sec (Base)
6.1 sec
Top speed
225 km/h – 245 km/h
245 km/h – 300 km/h
250 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.2 km/L (GLE300d) / 13.0 km/L (GLE400d) / 10.8 km/L (GLE450)
27.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 10.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 8.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
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)
22.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 8.8 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 6.5 km/L (4.0 V8)
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)
30.0 km/L (E-Hybrid) / 12.5 km/L (3.0 Petrol Base) / 10.2 km/L (4.0 V8)
14.5 km/L (2.0T) / 12.5 km/L (3.0T V6)
Tank size
85 L
75 L (Hybrid) / 85 L (Petrol Base & S) / 90 L (GTS / Turbo)
85 L
CO₂ emissions
169 g/km
75 g/km (Hybrid)
179 g/km
At a glance
Model
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (V167 Series)
Porsche Cayenne (E3 9YA Series)
Audi Q7 (4M Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door 5/7-Seater Executive Luxury SUV
Luxury Performance SUV
5-Door Flagship 7-Seater Luxury SUV
Seating capacity
5 or 7
4 or 5
7 seats
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol, MHEV
Petrol, Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Petrol (TFSI), Clean Diesel (TDI)
Engine sizes
1,950 cc (GLE300d Diesel) / 2,925 cc (GLE400d) / 2,999 cc (GLE450 MHEV)
2,894 cc (2.9L V6) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6) / 3,996 cc (4.0L V8)
1,984 cc / 2,995 cc / 2,967 cc
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Automatic (8-Speed Tiptronic S)
8-speed Tiptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
Permanent 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) AWD
Quattro Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
205 mm (AIRMATIC up to 260 mm)
210 mm (up to 245 mm with Air Suspension)
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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.