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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
GLC 220 d 4MATICDiesel Mild Hybrid9-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 1,437,896ex-showroom
⚡ 145 kW🔧 440 Nm⛽ 18.5 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
BAIC B30 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé: the short answer
GLC Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while B30 remains close.
B30 starts ZAR 917,996 cheaperB30 from ZAR 519,900 · GLC Coupé from ZAR 1,437,896
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
B30
GLC Coupé
Maximum Power
B30138 kW
GLC Coupé145 kW
Maximum Torque
B30305 Nm
GLC Coupé440 Nm
Engine Size
B301498 cc
GLC Coupé1993 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B3012.41 km/l
GLC Coupé18.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
B30215 mm
GLC Coupé180 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.
BAIC B30
B30 Elite Adventure
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
B30
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
GLC Coupé
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
B30
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
GLC Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
B30
GLC Coupé
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current first-generation BAIC B30 for South Africa, introduced locally for the 2025 model year with petrol and self-charging HEV derivatives.
Current South African GLC Coupé generation represented by derivative GLC 220 d 4MATIC
Facelift History
The B30 was unveiled locally in August 2025 and launched in November 2025 as the first South African version; no later local facelift has been announced.
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Current South African model cycle
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door mid-size SUV
Suv
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
Current South African retail range
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
B30
GLC Coupé
Length
4730 mm
4763 mm
Width
1910 mm
1890 mm
Height
1790 mm
1605 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
2888 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
215 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
62 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
545 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2034 kg
2000 kg
Payload Capacity
459 kg
550 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.9 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
B30
GLC Coupé
Engine
1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine
1993/L4
Engine Code
A156T2H
OM654M
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1993 cc
Cylinders
4
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
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.3 mm
Maximum Power
138 kW
145 kW
Maximum Torque
305 Nm
440 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
145 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
440 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
AWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
219 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.1 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.0 sec
Drive Modes
Standard, Sport, Economy, Snow
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
B30
GLC Coupé
Gearbox
7DCT
9G-TRONIC automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
AWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Permanent AWD transfer system
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Number of Gears
7
9
Transmission Type
7-speed dual-clutch transmission
9G-TRONIC automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic with manual shift mode
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
0
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
0
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Gearbox Type
Dual-clutch
9G-TRONIC automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
0
Low Range
No
0
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Driven axle configuration: AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transmission Speeds
7
9
Spec
B30
GLC Coupé
Claimed Mileage
12.41 km/l
18.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
18.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
66 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
23 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Real-world Mileage
12.41 km/l
18.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
66
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
0
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
0
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
0 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
0 km
Spec
B30
GLC Coupé
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Ventilated disc brakes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
AEB
Standard
Ventilated disc brakes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Ventilated disc brakes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
B30
GLC Coupé
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Ventilated disc brakes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
B30
GLC Coupé
Seat Material
Leather
ARTICO man-made leather / fabric trim
Heated Seats
Optional
Front heated seats
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Model/option dependent
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
64-colour ambient lighting
Steering Wheel Material
Optional
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Electric adjustment with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Electric adjustment with memory
Seat Trim
Leather
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Spec
B30
GLC Coupé
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
KEYLESS-GO
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Optional
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
1496 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Automatic climate control
Spec
B30
GLC Coupé
Infotainment System
BAIC DA head unit with DAB radio
MBUX multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
13
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
USB Ports
USB-A front; USB-C front and rear
USB-C ports
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
Touchscreen
14.6-inch central touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
Spec
B30
GLC Coupé
LED Headlamps
Standard
LED High Performance headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Roof Rails
Optional
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Mint Green, Blue, White, Light Grey, Matte Grey, Grey, Black
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Headlights
Standard
LED High Performance headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Spec
B30
GLC Coupé
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
30 deg
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Off-road mode
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Breakover Angle
21 deg
Not Applicable
Spec
B30
GLC Coupé
Tyre Size
235/65 R18
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Non-full-size space-saver spare wheel
20-inch alloy wheels
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
20
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Ventilated disc brakes
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Spec
B30
GLC Coupé
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Spec
B30
GLC Coupé
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
130 g/km
Spec
B30
GLC Coupé
Service Plan
7 Years / 90 000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
Spec
B30
GLC Coupé
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
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
519900 ZAR
1437896 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
519900
1650000
Starting Price Zar
519900
1650000
Spec
B30
GLC Coupé
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km; 7-year unlimited-mileage roadside assistance
5 Years / 100000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This B30 and GLC Coupé 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: B30 59 vs GLC Coupé 75.
Efficiency index: B30 51 vs GLC Coupé 74.
Safety-equipment index: B30 92 vs GLC Coupé 99.
Practicality index: B30 61 vs GLC Coupé 69.
Ownership-cover index: B30 not separately scored vs GLC Coupé 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
GLC Coupé leads by 13 points
GLC Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while B30 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
GLC Coupé
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
74/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
69/100
B30
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 66 pts for B30
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GLC Coupé leads. However, B30 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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