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.
GLE 450 d 4MATICDiesel Mild Hybrid9-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 2,378,645ex-showroom
⚡ 270 kW🔧 750 Nm⛽ 12.8 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Geely Coolray vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé: the short answer
GLE Coupé holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Coolray.
Coolray starts ZAR 2,008,745 cheaperCoolray from ZAR 369,900 · GLE Coupé from ZAR 2,378,645
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Coolray
GLE Coupé
Maximum Power
Coolray128 kW
GLE Coupé270 kW
Maximum Torque
Coolray290 Nm
GLE Coupé750 Nm
Engine Size
CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed
GLE Coupé2989 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Coolray15.38 km/l
GLE Coupé12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Coolray180 mm
GLE Coupé200 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Geely Coolray
Vertex
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)
Coolray
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
GLE 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?
Coolray
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
GLE 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
Coolray
GLE Coupé
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Current South African GLE Coupé generation represented by derivative GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Current South African model cycle
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
SUV
Suv
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Current South African retail range
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Coolray
GLE Coupé
Length
4380 mm
4941 mm
Width
1795 mm
2014 mm
Height
1609 mm
1716 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2935 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
85 l
Boot/Cargo Space
330 l
655 l
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
2350 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2000 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
700 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.0 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
Coolray
GLE Coupé
Engine
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
2989/L6
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
OM656M
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
2989 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
6
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
128 kW
270 kW
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
750 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
270 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
750 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
200 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.6 sec
5.6 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
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
Coolray
GLE Coupé
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
9G-TRONIC automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
AWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
9
Transmission Type
DCT
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
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
0
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
0
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
9G-TRONIC automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
0
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
0
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Driven axle configuration: AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
9
Spec
Coolray
GLE Coupé
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
12.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
12.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
66 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
23 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
12.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
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
Coolray
GLE Coupé
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Ventilated disc brakes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
AEB
Yes
Ventilated disc brakes
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc brakes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Coolray
GLE Coupé
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Ventilated disc brakes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
Coolray
GLE Coupé
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
ARTICO man-made leather / fabric trim
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front heated seats
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Model/option dependent
Ambient Lighting
Yes
64-colour ambient lighting
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way adjustable
Electric adjustment with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric adjustment with memory
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Spec
Coolray
GLE Coupé
Climate Control
Climate control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
KEYLESS-GO
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
AC Type
Climate control
Automatic climate control
Spec
Coolray
GLE Coupé
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
13
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
12.3-inch digital instrument display
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
USB-C ports
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
Spec
Coolray
GLE Coupé
LED Headlamps
Yes
LED High Performance headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Headlights
Yes
LED High Performance headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Spec
Coolray
GLE Coupé
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Off-road mode
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
No
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
GLE Coupé
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
275/45 R21
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
21-inch alloy wheels
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
21
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc brakes
Spec
Coolray
GLE Coupé
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Independent multi-link suspension
Spec
Coolray
GLE Coupé
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
194 g/km
Spec
Coolray
GLE Coupé
Service Plan
5 years / 50,000 km
5 Years / 100000 km
Spec
Coolray
GLE Coupé
Ownership Role
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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
429900 ZAR
2378645 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
429900
2300000
Starting Price Zar
429900
2300000
Spec
Coolray
GLE Coupé
Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5 Years / 100000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coolray and GLE 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: Coolray 60 vs GLE Coupé 99.
Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs GLE Coupé 54.
Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs GLE Coupé 99.
Practicality index: Coolray 56 vs GLE Coupé 77.
Ownership-cover index: Coolray not separately scored vs GLE 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
GLE Coupé leads by 17 points
GLE Coupé holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Coolray.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
GLE Coupé
Performance
99/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
77/100
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz GLE Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts
vs 67 pts for Coolray
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GLE Coupé leads. However, Coolray may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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