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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric vs Suzuki Dzire
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Decision summary
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric vs Suzuki Dzire: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Five key differences
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| Specification | C-Class Electric | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | C-Class Electric- | Dzire60 kW @ 5700 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | C-Class Electric- | Dzire112 Nm @ 4300 rpm |
| Engine Size | C-Class Electric- | Dzire1197 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | C-Class Electric- | Dzire21.7 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | C-Class Electric- | Dzire145 mm |
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Source type: Official OEM South Africa
Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | C-Class Electric | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | - | 2020 |
| Generation | - | Second generation Dzire on HEARTECT platform — same structural architecture as the fifth-generation Swift, updated with Z12E DualJet engine for improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. |
| Facelift History | - | Second-generation Dzire (ZD41S) introduced globally in 2017; engine updated to Z12E DualJet in SA specification for 2024 launch; minor equipment and colour updates in 2026. |
| Facelift Launched Since | - | 2026 |
| Facelift Version Ending | - | Current |
| Body Style | - | Sedan |
| Color Note | - | Arctic White Pearl, Grandeur Grey Metallic, Midnight Black Pearl, Burning Red Pearl, Speedy Blue |
| Dealer Stock Note | - | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Model Year | - | 2026 |
| Production Status | - | active |
| Segment | - | Sedan |
| Tare Mass Kg | - | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Type | - | Sedan |
| Spec | C-Class Electric | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Length | - | 3995 mm |
| Width | - | 1735 mm |
| Height | - | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase | - | 2450 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | - | 145 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | - | 37 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | - | 378 l |
| Kerb Weight | - | 940 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Payload Capacity | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Towing Capacity | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Seating Capacity | - | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | - | 2 rows |
| Doors | - | 4 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Headroom | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Spec | C-Class Electric | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Front Track Width | - | Not Applicable |
| Rear Track Width | - | Not Applicable |
| Front Suspension | - | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension | - | Torsion Beam |
| Chassis Type | - | Monocoque (HEARTECT Platform) |
| Power Steering | - | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| Steering Column | - | Tilt Adjustable |
| Front Spring Type | - | Coil Spring |
| Rear Spring Type | - | Torsion Beam |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | - | Standard |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | - | Standard |
| Shock Absorber Type | - | Telescopic Gas Dampers |
| Chassis Material | - | Monocoque (HEARTECT Platform) |
| Front Suspension Type | - | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| MagneRide Damping | - | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | - | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Suspension Type | - | Torsion Beam |
| Shock Absorbers | - | Telescopic Gas Dampers |
| Suspension | - | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Spec | C-Class Electric | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Load Bed Length | - | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | - | Not Applicable |
| Climate Control | - | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Power Windows | - | Standard |
| Keyless Entry | - | Standard |
| Push Button Start | - | Standard |
| Wireless Charging | - | 15W Wireless Charging |
| Sunroof | - | Not Available |
| Electric Tailgate | - | Not Available |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | LED Projector Headlights |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | - | Not Available |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 378 l |
| AC Type | - | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Adaptive Dampers | - | Not Available |
| Climate Zones | - | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | - | Standard |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | - | Standard |
| Engine Start Stop | - | Standard |
| Engine Start Stop Button | - | Standard |
| Engine Warranty | - | 4 Years |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | - | 4.6 |
| Heads Up Display | - | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Standard |
| Panoramic Roof | - | Not Available |
| Performance Data Logger | - | Not Available |
| Power Mirrors | - | Standard |
| Push Button Start | - | Standard |
| Rev Matching | - | Not Available |
| Seat Type | - | Fabric with Leather Trim |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | - | Standard — Front |
| Skid Plates | - | Not Available |
| Spare Wheel | - | Space Saver Spare Wheel |
| Stabilizer Bar | - | Standard |
| Steering Mounted Controls | - | Standard |
| Tail Lamps | - | LED Tail Lamps |
| Telescopic Steering | - | Tilt Adjustable |
| Tilt Steering | - | Tilt Adjustable |
| Voice Command | - | Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto |
| Voice Command Support | - | Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto |
| Accelerator 0 100 | - | 13.2 sec |
| Air Conditioning | - | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Automatic High Beam | - | Standard |
| Battery Preconditioning | - | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | - | Not Available |
| Canopy Fitment | - | Not Available |
| Common Rail Injection | - | Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI) |
| Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Difflock | - | Not Available |
| Digital Speedometer | - | Multi-Information Display (MID) |
| Front Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Front Wiper | - | Standard |
| Front Wipers Type | - | Standard |
| Intelligent Battery System | - | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | - | Standard |
| Load Bed Cover | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Length Mm | - | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Width Mm | - | Not Applicable |
| Manual Aircon | - | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Mirror | - | Standard |
| One Pedal Driving | - | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | - | Standard |
| Rear Air Conditioning | - | Not Available |
| Rear Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | - | Not Available |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | - | LED Tail Lamps |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | - | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | - | Standard |
| Rim Size | - | 15 Inches |
| Sound System | - | 4 |
| Source Model Column | - | dzire |
| Sport Plus Mode | - | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | - | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | - | Standard |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | - | Standard |
| Steering Column Adjustment | - | Tilt Adjustable |
| Sub Frame | - | Monocoque (HEARTECT Platform) |
| Tailgate Damper | - | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | - | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | - | Not Available |
| Trim Level | - | flagship |
| Unlocking | - | Standard |
| Variant Role | - | Flagship / premium derivative |
| Vdc | - | Standard |
| Vehicle To Grid | - | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | - | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | - | Standard |
| Walk Away Lock | - | Standard |
| Wireless Charger | - | 15W Wireless Charging |
| Spec | C-Class Electric | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | - | 1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| Engine Code | - | Z12E |
| Fuel Type | - | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | - | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | - | 1197 cc |
| Cylinders | - | 3 |
| Cylinder Layout | - | Inline |
| Valves | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Valves per Cylinder | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Aspiration | - | Naturally Aspirated |
| Fuel System | - | Multi-Point Injection |
| Compression Ratio | - | 12.0:1 |
| Bore | - | 73 mm |
| Stroke | - | 95.5 mm |
| Maximum Power | - | 60 kW @ 5700 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | - | 112 Nm @ 4300 rpm |
| Combined Power | - | Not Applicable |
| Combined Torque | - | Not Applicable |
| Motor Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Number of Motors | - | Not Applicable |
| Motor Location | - | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | - | FWD |
| Transmission | - | CVT |
| Top Speed | - | 160 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | - | 13.2 sec |
| Quarter Mile | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Launch Control | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rev Limiter | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | - | 63.8 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | - | 119.1 Nm/tonne |
| Battery Capacity | - | Not Applicable |
| Usable Battery Capacity | - | Not Applicable |
| Battery Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Battery Voltage | - | Not Applicable |
| Electric Range | - | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Power | - | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Power | - | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Time | - | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Time | - | Not Applicable |
| Regenerative Braking | - | Not Applicable |
| Spec | C-Class Electric | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Position | - | Transverse Front-Mounted |
| Gearbox | - | CVT Automatic |
| Drivetrain Layout | - | Front Wheel Drive |
| LSD Available | - | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case | - | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | - | Not Applicable |
| Paddle Shifters | - | Not Applicable |
| Final Drive Ratio | - | Not Applicable |
| Number of Gears | - | CVT |
| Transmission Type | - | Automatic |
| Clutch Type | - | Torque Converter with CVT Belt Drive |
| Gear Shift Indicator | - | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Type | - | CVT Automatic |
| Drivetrain | - | FWD |
| 4WD Engagement | - | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | - | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | - | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | - | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | - | Not Applicable |
| Differential Type Front | - | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | - | Not Available |
| Front Differential Lock | - | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | - | CVT Automatic |
| Low Range Ratio | - | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | - | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | - | FWD |
| Rear Differential Lock | - | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case Guard | - | Not Available |
| Transmission Speeds | - | CVT |
| Spec | C-Class Electric | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | - | 21.7 km/l |
| City Mileage | - | 17.8 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | - | 25 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | - | 37 l |
| Emission Standard | - | Euro 5 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | - | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | - | Not Applicable |
| Real-world Mileage | - | 21.7 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | - | 37 |
| Combined Driving Range | - | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | - | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | - | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | - | Not Applicable |
| Spec | C-Class Electric | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | - | 6 |
| ABS | - | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control | - | Standard |
| Traction Control | - | Standard |
| Hill Descent Control | - | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Standard |
| Child Safety Lock | - | Standard |
| ISOFIX Mounts | - | Standard |
| Brake Assist | - | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | - | Not Available |
| Engine Immobiliser | - | Not Available |
| Central Locking | - | Standard |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | - | Standard — Front |
| Front Parking Sensors | - | Not Available |
| AEB | - | Standard — Low Speed AEB |
| BA | - | Standard |
| Brake Override System | - | Not Available |
| Curtain Airbags | - | Standard |
| Driver Airbag | - | Standard |
| EBD | - | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | - | Not Available |
| Fatigue Detection | - | Not Available |
| Hill Hold | - | Standard |
| Passenger Airbag | - | Standard |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | - | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | - | Standard — Front |
| Seatbelt Reminder | - | Standard — Front |
| Side Airbags | - | Standard |
| Stability Control | - | Standard |
| TCS | - | Standard |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | Not Available |
| Knee Airbag | - | Not Available |
| ABS EBD | - | Standard |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| ESC With Traction Control | - | Standard |
| Spec | C-Class Electric | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | - | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | - | Not Available |
| Lane Keep Assist | - | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | - | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | Not Available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | - | Not Available |
| Parking Sensors | - | Not Available |
| Rear View Camera | - | Rear View Camera |
| 360 Degree Camera | - | Not Available |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | - | Standard — Low Speed AEB |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | - | Not Available |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | - | Not Available |
| Auto Highbeam | - | Standard |
| Auto Lights | - | Not Available |
| Auto Wipers | - | Not Available |
| EV Mode | - | Not Available |
| Rear Parking Sensors | - | Standard |
| Reverse Camera | - | Rear View Camera |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | - | Not Available |
| Park Assist | - | Not Available |
| Around View Monitor | - | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Warning | - | Not Available |
| Emergency Braking | - | Standard — Low Speed AEB |
| Forward Collision Warning | - | Not Available |
| Front Camera | - | Not Available |
| Automatic High Beam | - | Standard |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | - | Not Available |
| Rear View Camera | - | Rear View Camera |
| Reverse Camera Type | - | Rear View Camera |
| Reversing Camera | - | Rear View Camera |
| Spec | C-Class Electric | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | - | Fabric with Leather Trim |
| Seat Adjustment | - | Manual 6-way |
| Heated Seats | - | Not Applicable |
| Ventilated Seats | - | Not Applicable |
| Steering Type | - | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| Steering Adjustment | - | Tilt Adjustable |
| Ambient Lighting | - | Not Applicable |
| Front Shoulder Room | - | Not Applicable |
| Rear Shoulder Room | - | Not Applicable |
| Rear AC Vents | - | Not Available |
| Rear USB Ports | - | 1 USB Type-A |
| Steering Wheel Material | - | Not Applicable |
| Instrument Cluster Type | - | Multi-Information Display (MID) |
| Interior Colour Options | - | 5 |
| 60 40 Split Seat | - | Not Applicable |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | - | Manual 6-way |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | - | Manual 6-way |
| Fabric Seats | - | Fabric with Leather Trim |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | - | Manual 4-way |
| Driver Seat | - | Manual 6-way |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | - | 9-inch touchscreen on GL+ with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, rear view camera from GL+, push-button start from GL+, six airbags on GL+ CVT, AEB and lane departure warning on GL+ CVT, manual air conditioning standard, ch |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | - | Fabric with Leather Trim |
| Interior Colours | - | 5 |
| Seat Belt Warning | - | Standard — Front |
| Seat Trim | - | Fabric with Leather Trim |
| Spec | C-Class Electric | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | - | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | - | Wireless Android Auto |
| Android Auto | - | Wireless Android Auto |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | - | Standard |
| Number of Speakers | - | 4 |
| Navigation System | - | Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | - | Multi-Information Display (MID) |
| USB Ports | - | 1 USB Type-A |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | - | Wireless Android Auto |
| Wireless Android Auto | - | Wireless Android Auto |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | - | Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto |
| Infotainment Screen Size | - | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Audio Controls On Steering | - | Standard |
| Infotainment Display | - | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Rear Usb | - | 1 USB Type-A |
| Audio Speakers | - | 4 |
| Audio System | - | 4 |
| Display Audio | - | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | - | 1 USB Type-A |
| Head Up Display | - | Not Available |
| Infotainment Screen | - | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Multi Information Display | - | Multi-Information Display (MID) |
| Connected Services | - | Standard |
| Voice Control | - | Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto |
| Smartphone Connectivity | - | Wireless Android Auto |
| Touchscreen | - | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Spec | C-Class Electric | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | - | LED Projector Headlights |
| Daytime Running Lamps | - | LED DRL |
| Fog Lamps | - | Not Available |
| Roof Rails | - | Not Available |
| Alloy Wheel Design | - | 15-inch Alloy Wheels |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 5 |
| Roof Type | - | Not Available |
| Rear Wiper | - | Standard |
| Body Type | - | Sedan |
| DRL | - | LED DRL |
| Fog Lights | - | Not Available |
| Front Fog Lights | - | Not Available |
| Led Headlights | - | LED Projector Headlights |
| Led Taillights | - | LED Tail Lamps |
| Rear Fog Lights | - | Not Available |
| Auto Headlights | - | LED Projector Headlights |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | LED Projector Headlights |
| Daytime Running Lights | - | LED DRL |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | - | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 5 |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | - | Standard |
| Front Fog Lamps | - | Not Available |
| Headlamp Levelling | - | LED Projector Headlights |
| Headlamps | - | LED Projector Headlights |
| Headlight Type | - | LED Projector Headlights |
| Headlights | - | LED Projector Headlights |
| Load Bed Liner | - | Not Available |
| Panoramic Sunroof | - | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | - | Not Available |
| Spec | C-Class Electric | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | - | 0 deg |
| Departure Angle | - | 0 deg |
| Wading Depth | - | 0 mm |
| Terrain Modes | - | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | - | Not Applicable |
| Underbody Protection | - | Not Available |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | - | 0 deg |
| Recovery Hooks | - | 1 Rear Tow Hook |
| 4WD System Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Hill Descent Control | - | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | - | 0 deg |
| Approach Angle Deg | - | 0 deg |
| Breakover Angle | - | 0 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | - | 0 deg |
| Energy Recovery Display | - | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | - | 145 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | - | 145 mm |
| Off Road Descent Control | - | Not Available |
| Off Road Traction Assist | - | Not Available |
| Crawl Control | - | Not Available |
| Rear Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | - | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Transfer Case | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Mud | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Normal | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Rock | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Sand | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Snow | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | - | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | - | Not Available |
| Wading Depth Mm | - | 0 mm |
| Spec | C-Class Electric | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | - | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel Type | - | 15-inch Alloy Wheels |
| Front Brake Type | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | - | Drum |
| Spare Wheel Type | - | Space Saver Spare Wheel |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | - | 236 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | - | 190 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Tyre Load Index | - | 84 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | - | H |
| Wheel Rim Size | - | 15 Inches |
| Brake Type Front | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | - | Drum |
| Spare Tyre | - | Space Saver Spare Wheel |
| Tyre Type | - | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel Diameter | - | 15 Inches |
| Auto Brake Hold | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | - | Standard — Low Speed AEB |
| Brakes | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | - | Standard |
| Electric Park Brake | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | - | Standard |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | - | Not Available |
| Handbrake Type | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | - | Standard |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | - | Space Saver Spare Wheel |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | - | Standard |
| Wheel Material | - | 15-inch Alloy Wheels |
| Wheel Size Type | - | 15 Inches |
| Wheels | - | 15-inch Alloy Wheels |
| Spec | C-Class Electric | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | - | 15,000 km or 12 Months |
| Approx Service Cost | - | Approx R1,800–R2,400 per Service |
| Battery Warranty | - | 12 Months |
| Maintenance Plan | - | Not Included |
| Engine Oil Capacity | - | 2.9 l |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | - | 10,000 km or 6 Months |
| First Service At | - | 1,000 km Inspection |
| Service Plan Duration | - | Not Included |
| Service Plan Distance | - | Not Included |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | - | Underbody Rust Protection |
| Service Plan | - | Not Included |
| Service Intervals | - | 15,000 km or 12 Months |
| Spec | C-Class Electric | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Years | - | 5 |
| Warranty Kilometers | - | 5 |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | - | 3 Years Anti-Corrosion |
| Basic Warranty | - | 5 |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Warranty | - | 5 |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Spec | C-Class Electric | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | - | 115 g/km |
| Start Stop System | - | Not Available |
| Hybrid System Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Noise Level | - | 67 dB |
| Variable Valve Timing | - | Dual VVT on Intake and Exhaust |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | - | 93 RON Unleaded |
| Particulate Filter | - | Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) |
| Euro Emission Standard | - | Euro 5 |
| Green NCAP Rating | - | Not Independently Rated |
| Idle CO2 Output | - | Within Euro 5 Limits |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | - | Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | - | 115 |
| Spec | C-Class Electric | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | - | 5.5 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | - | 7.0 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | - | 4.8 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | - | 5.8 l/100km |
| Owner Review Count | - | 8 |
| Spec | C-Class Electric | Dzire |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | - | Flagship |
| Price Zar | - | 272900 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | - | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | - | 272900 |
| Starting Price Zar | - | 272900 |
In depth: how these cars differ
This C-Class Electric and Dzire comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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C-Class Electric vs Dzire questions
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.