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LDV D90 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé: 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.
D90 starts ZAR 537,996 cheaperD90 from ZAR 899,900 · GLC Coupé from ZAR 1,437,896
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Specification
D90
GLC Coupé
Maximum Power
D90160 kW @ 4000 rpm
GLC Coupé145 kW
Maximum Torque
D90500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
GLC Coupé440 Nm
Engine Size
D901996 cc
GLC Coupé1993 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
D9010.99 km/l
GLC Coupé-
Ground Clearance
D90210 mm
GLC Coupé-
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Spec
D90
GLC Coupé
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South African D90 generation.
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Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
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Facelift Launched Since
2025
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
Seven-seat large SUV
Suv
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
Current South African retail range
Segment
SUV
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Vehicle Type
SUV
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Spec
D90
GLC Coupé
Length
5046 mm
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Width
2016 mm
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Height
1876 mm
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Wheelbase
2950 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
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Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Boot/Cargo Space
343 l
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Kerb Weight
2370 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
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Payload Capacity
730 kg
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Towing Capacity
3100 kg
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Seating Capacity
7 seats
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Number of Rows
3 rows
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Doors
5 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
6.45 m
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Front Headroom
1010 mm
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Rear Headroom
990 mm
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Front Legroom
1050 mm
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Rear Legroom
950 mm
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Spec
D90
GLC Coupé
Engine
2.0L twin-turbo diesel
1993/L4
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1993 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
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Valves per Cylinder
4
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Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
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Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
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Compression Ratio
15.9:1
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Bore
83 mm
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Stroke
92 mm
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Maximum Power
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
145 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
440 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
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Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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Motor Type
Not Applicable
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Number of Motors
Not Applicable
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Motor Location
Not Applicable
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Drive Type
4WD
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Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
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Top Speed
175 km/h
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0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Sport, Normal, Eco
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Launch Control
No
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.51 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
210.97 Nm/tonne
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
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Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
D90
GLC Coupé
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
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Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
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LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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Transfer Case
Intelligent/selectable 4WD
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Differential Lock
Centre + Rear + Front
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Paddle Shifters
Standard
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Number of Gears
8
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Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
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Clutch Type
Torque converter
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Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
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Gear Shift Type
Steering wheel
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Drivetrain
4WD
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4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
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4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
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4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
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4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
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Front Differential Lock
Standard
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Gearbox Type
Automatic
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Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Low Range
Standard
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Axle Layout
4WD
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Rear Differential Lock
Standard
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Transmission Speeds
8
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Spec
D90
GLC Coupé
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
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City Mileage
8.77 km/l
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Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
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Emission Standard
Euro 5
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
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Auto Start Stop
Standard
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Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
75
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Combined Driving Range
824.18
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
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Range Real World Mixed
735.29 km
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Spec
D90
GLC Coupé
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
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ABS
Standard
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Electronic Stability Control
Standard
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Traction Control
Standard
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Hill Descent Control
Standard
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Child Safety Lock
Standard
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ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
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Brake Assist
Standard
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
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Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
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AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
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BA
Standard
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Brake Override System
Yes
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Curtain Airbags
Standard
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Driver Airbag
Standard
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EBD
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Hill Hold
Standard
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Passenger Airbag
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
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Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
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Side Airbags
Standard
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Stability Control
Standard
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TCS
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Standard
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Spec
D90
GLC Coupé
Cruise Control
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
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Lane Keep Assist
Standard
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Lane Departure Warning
Standard
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
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Parking Sensors
Standard
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Rear View Camera
Standard
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360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
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Auto Highbeam
Standard
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Auto Wipers
Standard
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
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Reverse Camera
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
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Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
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Blind Spot Warning
Standard
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
D90
GLC Coupé
Seat Material
Leather
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Heated Seats
Standard
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Ventilated Seats
Standard
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Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
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Steering Wheel Material
Leather
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
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Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
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Seat Trim
Leather
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Spec
D90
GLC Coupé
Climate Control
Automatic front and rear
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Power Windows
Standard
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Keyless Entry
Standard
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Push Button Start
Standard
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Wireless Charging
Standard
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Sunroof
Panoramic
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Electric Tailgate
Standard
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
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AC Type
Automatic front and rear
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Spec
D90
GLC Coupé
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
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Apple CarPlay
Standard
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Android Auto
Standard
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
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Number of Speakers
12
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Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
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USB Ports
Standard
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Infotainment Screen
12.3
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Touchscreen
12.3
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Spec
D90
GLC Coupé
LED Headlamps
Standard
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Daytime Running Lamps
LED
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Fog Lamps
Standard
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Roof Rails
Standard
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Exterior Colour Options
Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
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Headlights
Standard
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Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
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Spec
D90
GLC Coupé
Approach Angle
28 deg
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Departure Angle
25 deg
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Wading Depth
550 mm
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Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
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Locking Differential
Standard
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4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Breakover Angle
20 deg
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Spec
D90
GLC Coupé
Tyre Size
265/50 R20
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Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
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Rear Brake Type
Disc
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Spare Wheel Type
255/60 R18
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Wheel Rim Size
20
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Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
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Spec
D90
GLC Coupé
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
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Rear Suspension
5-link coil spring
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Spec
D90
GLC Coupé
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
130 g/km
Spec
D90
GLC Coupé
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
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Spec
D90
GLC Coupé
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
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
899900 ZAR
1437896 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
899900
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Starting Price Zar
899900
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Spec
D90
GLC Coupé
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
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In depth: how these cars differ
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