A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Hyundai ALCAZAR vs Mercedes-Benz GLA: the short answer
ALCAZAR and GLA are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
ALCAZAR starts ZAR 401,987 cheaperALCAZAR from ZAR 499,900 · GLA from ZAR 901,887
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
ALCAZAR
GLA
Maximum Power
ALCAZAR85 kW
GLA120 kW
Maximum Torque
ALCAZAR250 Nm
GLA270 Nm
Engine Size
ALCAZAR1493 cc
GLA1332 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
ALCAZAR16.9 km/l
GLA15.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
ALCAZAR200 mm
GLA143 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Hyundai ALCAZAR
1.5D Elite AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
ALCAZAR
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
GLA
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
ALCAZAR
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
GLA
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
ALCAZAR
GLA
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African ALCAZAR listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South African GLA generation represented by derivative GLA 200
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current South African model cycle
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Seven-seat SUV
Suv
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Current South African retail range
Segment
SUV
Premium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1445 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
ALCAZAR
GLA
Length
4560 mm
4412 mm
Width
1800 mm
1834 mm
Height
1710 mm
1616 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
2729 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
143 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
43 l
Boot/Cargo Space
180 l
435 l
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1650 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
2000 kg
Payload Capacity
645 kg
550 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.7 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
960 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
960 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
900 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
900 mm
Spec
ALCAZAR
GLA
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Independent multi-link suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
ALCAZAR
GLA
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
KEYLESS-GO
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
180 l
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AC Type
Not Available
Automatic climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Engine Warranty
4
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Fuel Consumption Combined
5.9
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Rim Size
18 Inches
20
Source Model Column
alcazar
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
top
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Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
ALCAZAR
GLA
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1332/L4
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
M282
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
1332 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.6:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
72.2 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
81.4 mm
Maximum Power
85 kW
120 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
270 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
120 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
270 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
48 V integrated starter-generator
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Integrated with transmission / rear axle depending on hybrid system
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.0 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
58.8 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
173 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
0
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
No
Spec
ALCAZAR
GLA
Gearbox
Automatic
8-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-Speed DCT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic with manual shift mode
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
No
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
0
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
0
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
No
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
8-Speed DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
0
Low Range
Not Applicable
0
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Driven axle configuration: FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
ALCAZAR
GLA
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
15.2 km/l
City Mileage
13.7 km/l
15.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.8 km/l
15.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
66 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
0 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Yes
Real-world Mileage
16.9 km/l
15.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50 l
66
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
0
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
0
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
0 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
0 km
Spec
ALCAZAR
GLA
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Ventilated disc brakes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
AEB
Not Available
Ventilated disc brakes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Ventilated disc brakes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
ALCAZAR
GLA
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Ventilated disc brakes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
ALCAZAR
GLA
Seat Material
Cloth
ARTICO man-made leather / fabric trim
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front heated seats
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Model/option dependent
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
64-colour ambient lighting
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric adjustment with memory
Fabric Seats
Cloth
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric adjustment with memory
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen ALCAZAR grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Cloth
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Spec
ALCAZAR
GLA
Infotainment System
SYNC
MBUX multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
13
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
USB Ports
Not Available
USB-C ports
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
MBUX multimedia system
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
MBUX multimedia system
Multi Information Display
Digital display
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Connected Services
SYNC
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Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
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Touchscreen
SYNC
MBUX multimedia system
Spec
ALCAZAR
GLA
LED Headlamps
Halogen
LED High Performance headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Body Type
SUV
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Led Headlights
Halogen
LED High Performance headlamps
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlamps
Halogen
LED High Performance headlamps
Headlight Type
Halogen
LED High Performance headlamps
Headlights
Halogen
LED High Performance headlamps
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
ALCAZAR
GLA
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Off-road mode
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
No
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
ALCAZAR
GLA
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
20-inch alloy wheels
Wheel Rim Size
18 Inches
20
Wheel Diameter
18 Inches
20
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Ventilated disc brakes
Wheel Size Type
18 Inches
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Wheels
18 Inches
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Spec
ALCAZAR
GLA
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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Battery Warranty
4
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Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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First Service At
15000
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Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
Alternator
120A
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Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
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Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
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Spec
ALCAZAR
GLA
Warranty Years
5
5 Years / 100000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
5 Years / 100000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
5 Years / 100000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
5 Years / 100000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Spec
ALCAZAR
GLA
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
165 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
ALCAZAR
GLA
Ownership Role
Top
Displayed price includes 15% VAT; CO2 tax is separate where listed; five-year/100,000 km service and maintenance plan may be excluded.
Price Zar
669900 ZAR
901887 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
669900
1050000
Starting Price Zar
669900
1050000
In depth: how these cars differ
This ALCAZAR and GLA comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: ALCAZAR 44 vs GLA 54.
Efficiency index: ALCAZAR 68 vs GLA 63.
Safety-equipment index: ALCAZAR 89 vs GLA 99.
Practicality index: ALCAZAR 64 vs GLA 62.
Ownership-cover index: ALCAZAR 65 vs GLA not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
GLA leads by 4 points
ALCAZAR and GLA are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
GLA
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
62/100
ALCAZAR
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz GLA
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 66 pts for ALCAZAR
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GLA leads. However, ALCAZAR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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