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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
Dongfeng BOX vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé: the short answer
GLC Coupé holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over BOX.
BOX starts ZAR 1,037,996 cheaperBOX from ZAR 399,900 · GLC Coupé from ZAR 1,437,896
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
BOX
GLC Coupé
Maximum Power
BOX70 kW
GLC Coupé145 kW
Maximum Torque
BOX160 Nm
GLC Coupé440 Nm
Engine Size
BOXNot Applicable
GLC Coupé1993 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
BOX0 km/l
GLC Coupé18.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
BOX0 mm
GLC Coupé180 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Dongfeng BOX
BOX E3 430
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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)
BOX
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
GLC Coupé
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
BOX
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
GLC Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
BOX
GLC Coupé
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African generation
Current South African GLC Coupé generation represented by derivative GLC 220 d 4MATIC
Facelift History
Current launch specification
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Current South African model cycle
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Suv
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
Current South African retail range
Segment
Electric city hatchback
Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Spec
BOX
GLC Coupé
Length
4020 mm
4763 mm
Width
1810 mm
1890 mm
Height
1570 mm
1605 mm
Wheelbase
2663 mm
2888 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
140 mm
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
62 l
Boot/Cargo Space
326 l
545 l
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1820 kg
2000 kg
Payload Capacity
450 kg
550 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
960 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
900 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
900 mm
Spec
BOX
GLC Coupé
Engine
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
1993/L4
Engine Code
Not Applicable
OM654M
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1993 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
15.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
94.3 mm
Maximum Power
70 kW
145 kW
Maximum Torque
160 Nm
440 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
145 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
440 Nm
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
48 V integrated starter-generator
Number of Motors
1
1
Motor Location
Front
Integrated with transmission / rear axle depending on hybrid system
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
140 km/h
219 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.6 sec
8.1 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.0 sec
Drive Modes
Yes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
42.3 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
40.2 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
0
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
430 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
60 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
No
Spec
BOX
GLC Coupé
Gearbox
Single-speed reduction gear
9G-TRONIC automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
AWD
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Permanent AWD transfer system
Differential Lock
No
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Number of Gears
1
9
Transmission Type
Single-speed reduction gear
9G-TRONIC automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electronic shift-by-wire
Automatic with manual shift mode
Drivetrain
FWD
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 Applicable
Yes
Front Differential Lock
No
No
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
9G-TRONIC automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
0
Low Range
Not Applicable
0
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
Driven axle configuration: AWD
Rear Differential Lock
No
No
Transmission Speeds
1
9
Spec
BOX
GLC Coupé
Claimed Mileage
0 km/l
18.5 km/l
City Mileage
0 km/l
18.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
0 km/l
18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
66 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
23 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Yes
Real-world Mileage
0 km/l
18.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS2 / Type 2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
DC fast charging | AC charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
66
Combined Driving Range
430
0
Electric Consumption
9.8
0
Range Real World Highway
322 km
0 km
Range Real World Mixed
366 km
0 km
Spec
BOX
GLC Coupé
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Ventilated disc brakes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
AEB
No
Ventilated disc brakes
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Ventilated disc brakes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
BOX
GLC Coupé
Cruise Control
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
No
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
No
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
No
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Ventilated disc brakes
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Park Assist
No
Yes
Around View Monitor
No
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
No
Yes
Spec
BOX
GLC Coupé
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
ARTICO man-made leather / fabric trim
Heated Seats
No
Front heated seats
Ventilated Seats
No
Model/option dependent
Ambient Lighting
Yes
64-colour ambient lighting
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Spec
BOX
GLC Coupé
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
KEYLESS-GO
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Sunroof
No
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Electric Tailgate
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic climate control
Spec
BOX
GLC Coupé
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
MBUX multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
13
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
USB Ports
USB-A | USB-C
USB-C ports
Infotainment Screen
12.8
MBUX multimedia system
Touchscreen
12.8
MBUX multimedia system
Spec
BOX
GLC Coupé
LED Headlamps
Yes
LED High Performance headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
LED
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Roof Rails
No
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Dongfeng factory exterior colours
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Headlights
Yes
LED High Performance headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Spec
BOX
GLC Coupé
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Off-road mode
Locking Differential
No
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
BOX
GLC Coupé
Tyre Size
215/55 R17
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
20-inch alloy wheels
Wheel Rim Size
17
20
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Ventilated disc brakes
Spec
BOX
GLC Coupé
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Independent multi-link suspension
Spec
BOX
GLC Coupé
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
130 g/km
Spec
BOX
GLC Coupé
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
Spec
BOX
GLC Coupé
Ownership Role
Dongfeng South Africa ownership programme
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
449900 ZAR
1437896 ZAR
Pricing Role
South African retail / indicative price reference
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
449900
1650000
Starting Price Zar
449900
1650000
Spec
BOX
GLC Coupé
Warranty
5 Years / 150000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This BOX 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: BOX 36 vs GLC Coupé 75.
Efficiency index: BOX 90 vs GLC Coupé 74.
Safety-equipment index: BOX 70 vs GLC Coupé 99.
Practicality index: BOX 47 vs GLC Coupé 69.
Ownership-cover index: BOX 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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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
GLC Coupé leads by 21 points
GLC Coupé holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over BOX.
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
BOX
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
70/100
Practicality
47/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 58 pts for BOX
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GLC Coupé leads. However, BOX may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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