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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dusk: 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.
Karoo Special Edition Dusk starts ZAR 276,437 cheaperC-Class from ZAR 933,836 · Karoo Special Edition Dusk from ZAR 657,399
Five key differences
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Specification
C-Class
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Maximum Power
C-Class310 kW
Karoo Special Edition Dusk103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
C-Class500 Nm
Karoo Special Edition Dusk320 Nm
Engine Size
C-Class1991 cc
Karoo Special Edition Dusk2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
C-Class11.0 km/l
Karoo Special Edition Dusk10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
C-Class130 mm
Karoo Special Edition Dusk210 mm
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C 43
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C-Class
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
Generation
Current South African C-Class generation represented by derivative C 43
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African model cycle
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Pickup
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Current South African retail range
Active
Segment
Premium sedan
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
-
2055-2155 kg
Spec
C-Class
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Length
4751 mm
-
Width
1820 mm
-
Height
1437 mm
-
Wheelbase
2865 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
120 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
455 l
-
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
3150 kg
Payload Capacity
565 kg
-
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.55 m
-
Front Headroom
960 mm
-
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Front Legroom
900 mm
-
Rear Legroom
900 mm
-
Spec
C-Class
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Engine
1991/L4
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
M139
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1991 cc
2179 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
9.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
83.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
310 kW
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm
320 Nm
Combined Power
300 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
500 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
48 V integrated starter-generator
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated with transmission / rear axle depending on hybrid system
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
4.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
0
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
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
No
Not Applicable
Spec
C-Class
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Gearbox
9G-TRONIC automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
Not Applicable
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
9
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic with manual shift mode
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
RWD
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
No
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
0
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
0
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
No
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
0
Not Applicable
Low Range
0
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Driven axle configuration: RWD
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
9
Not Applicable
Spec
C-Class
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Claimed Mileage
11.0 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.0 km/l
12.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.0 km/l
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
66
80
Combined Driving Range
0
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
0
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
0 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
0 km
Not Applicable
Spec
C-Class
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Airbags
7
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
AEB
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
Spec
C-Class
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
C-Class
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Seat Material
ARTICO man-made leather / fabric trim
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Front heated seats
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Model/option dependent
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
64-colour ambient lighting
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
C-Class
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
KEYLESS-GO
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
1489 mm
Load Bed Width
-
1520 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.3
Loadbox Length Mm
-
1489 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
-
1520 mm
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Roof rack listed as Karoo Special Edition feature
Spec
C-Class
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Infotainment System
MBUX multimedia system
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
13
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB-C ports
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
MBUX multimedia system
Not Available
Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
Not Available
Spec
C-Class
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
LED Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Rear overfenders and off-road front bumpers listed
Spec
C-Class
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
No
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
C-Class
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Tyre Size
245/40 R19
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
19-inch alloy wheels
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Applicable
Spec
C-Class
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
C-Class
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
CO2 Emissions
201 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
C-Class
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Service Plan
5 Years / 100000 km
5 years / 90 000 km
Spec
C-Class
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Ownership Role
Displayed price includes 15% VAT; CO2 tax is separate where listed; five-year/100,000 km service and maintenance plan may be excluded.
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1696458 ZAR
657399 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
flagship
Starting Price
1416000
657399
Starting Price Zar
1416000
657399
Spec
C-Class
Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
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