MG Cyberster vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

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.

MG Cyberster in South Africa

MG Cyberster

Dual Motor 4WD Roadster Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 1,399,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 375 kW 🔧 725 Nm
VS
Mercedes-Benz GLE in South Africa

Mercedes-Benz GLE

GLE 300 d 4MATIC Diesel Mild Hybrid 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,843,965 ex-showroom
⚡ 198 kW 🔧 550 Nm ⛽ 14.7 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

MG Cyberster vs Mercedes-Benz GLE: the short answer

GLE has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Cyberster remains close.

Cyberster starts ZAR 444,065 cheaper Cyberster from ZAR 1,399,900 · GLE from ZAR 1,843,965

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cyberster GLE
Maximum Power Cyberster375 kW GLE198 kW
Maximum Torque Cyberster725 Nm GLE550 Nm
Engine Size CybersterNot Applicable GLE1993 cc
Combined Fuel Economy CybersterNot Applicable GLE14.7 km/l
Ground Clearance Cyberster116 mm GLE205 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.

MG Cyberster

Dual Motor 4WD Roadster

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Mercedes-Benz GLE

GLE 300 d 4MATIC

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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)

Cyberster

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

GLE

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Cyberster

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

GLE

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Cyberster GLE
Model Introduced Year 2025 2026
Generation First-generation battery-electric Cyberster roadster in local dual-motor all-wheel-drive form. Current South African GLE generation represented by derivative GLE 300 d 4MATIC
Facelift History South African launch specification introduced as MG's electric halo in 2025. 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 Two-door, two-seat soft-top roadster Suv
Model Year 2025 2026
Production Status active Current South African retail range
Segment Electric Sports Roadster Premium SUV
Vehicle Type Convertible SUV
Spec Cyberster GLE
Length 4535 mm 4924 mm
Width 1913 mm 1947 mm
Height 1329 mm 1797 mm
Wheelbase 2690 mm 2995 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 116 mm 205 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 85 l
Boot/Cargo Space 249 l 630 l
Kerb Weight 1985 kg 2350 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2210 kg 2000 kg
Payload Capacity 225 kg 700 kg
Towing Capacity 0 kg 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.45 m 6.0 m
Front Headroom 1043 mm 960 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 960 mm
Front Legroom 1070 mm 900 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cyberster and GLE 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: Cyberster 100 vs GLE 93.

Efficiency index: Cyberster 90 vs GLE 61.

Safety-equipment index: Cyberster 77 vs GLE 99.

Practicality index: Cyberster 34 vs GLE 77.

Ownership-cover index: Cyberster not separately scored vs GLE 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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 leads by 9 points

GLE has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Cyberster remains close.

Evidence leader 84 /100
Lead 9 points
Data 83% source coverage
84
#1 Evidence leader

GLE

83% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 61
Performance 93
Efficiency 61
Safety 99
Practicality 77
Leads by 9 points
75
#2

Cyberster

63% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 34
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 77
Practicality 34
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Cyberster +7 Efficiency Cyberster +29 Safety GLE +22 Practicality GLE +43

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

GLE

Performance 93/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 77/100

Cyberster

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 77/100
Practicality 34/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mercedes-Benz GLE leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts vs 75 pts for Cyberster

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GLE leads. However, Cyberster may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Cyberster vs GLE 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.