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.
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV vs Renault Triber: the short answer
EQE SUV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triber.
Triber starts ZAR 2,823,483 cheaperEQE SUV from ZAR 3,042,482 · Triber from ZAR 218,999
Five key differences
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Specification
EQE SUV
Triber
Maximum Power
EQE SUV460 kW
Triber53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
EQE SUV955 Nm
Triber96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
EQE SUVNot Applicable
Triber999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
EQE SUV0 km/l
Triber18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
EQE SUV150 mm
Triber182 mm
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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
EQE 53
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
EQE SUV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Triber
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
EQE SUV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Triber
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
EQE SUV
Triber
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African EQE SUV generation represented by derivative EQE 53
Current South Africa Triber range
Facelift History
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African model cycle
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Suv
MPV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Current South African retail range
active
Segment
Premium SUV
MPV
Vehicle Type
SUV
MPV
Tare Mass Kg
-
926 kg
Spec
EQE SUV
Triber
Length
4800 mm
3985 mm
Width
1900 mm
1935 mm
Height
1600 mm
1643 mm
Wheelbase
3030 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
182 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
500 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
625 l
Kerb Weight
2000 kg
926 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
1522 kg
Payload Capacity
500 kg
596 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.0 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
960 mm
970 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
1060 mm
Front Legroom
900 mm
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
930 mm
Spec
EQE SUV
Triber
Engine
Electric engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
999 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
460 kW
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
955 Nm
96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front and rear
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
220 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
3.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
12.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
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
90.56 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
90.6 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
90.6
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
90.6 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
170 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
EQE SUV
Triber
Gearbox
Single-speed reduction gear
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
FWD
LSD Available
Yes
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Permanent AWD transfer system
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
Not Available
Transmission Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electronic shift-by-wire
Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
No
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
500
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
500
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
No
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Manual
Low Range Ratio
500
Not Applicable
Low Range
500
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Driven axle configuration: AWD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Available
Spec
EQE SUV
Triber
Claimed Mileage
0 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
0 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
0 km/l
21.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
0 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Not Applicable
Charging Type
CCS2 DC fast charging | Type 2 AC charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
40
Combined Driving Range
500
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
24.4-23.1 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
500 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
500 km
Not Applicable
Spec
EQE SUV
Triber
Airbags
7
Front airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Ventilated disc brakes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
AEB
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Ventilated disc brakes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
EQE SUV
Triber
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
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
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
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
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
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
EQE SUV
Triber
Seat Material
Nappa leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Front heated seats
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Model/option dependent
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
64-colour ambient lighting
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Manual
Seat Trim
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
EQE SUV
Triber
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
KEYLESS-GO
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
625 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
EQE SUV
Triber
Infotainment System
MBUX multimedia system
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
13
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
Standard
USB Ports
USB-C ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
MBUX multimedia system
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
EQE SUV
Triber
LED Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Fog Lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Not Available
Spec
EQE SUV
Triber
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Off-road mode
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
No
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
182 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
182 mm
Spec
EQE SUV
Triber
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
20-inch alloy wheels
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Ventilated disc brakes
Electronic parking brake
Spec
EQE SUV
Triber
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
EQE SUV
Triber
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
131 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
EQE SUV
Triber
Service Plan
5 Years / 100000 km
2 year / 30 000 km
Spec
EQE SUV
Triber
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.
entry-value
Price Zar
3042482 ZAR
218999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
entry-value
Starting Price
3240000
218999
Starting Price Zar
3240000
218999
Spec
EQE SUV
Triber
Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This EQE SUV and Triber 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: EQE SUV 100 vs Triber 27.
Efficiency index: EQE SUV 90 vs Triber 69.
Safety-equipment index: EQE SUV 99 vs Triber 91.
Practicality index: EQE SUV 57 vs Triber 83.
Ownership-cover index: EQE SUV not separately scored vs Triber 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
EQE SUV leads by 21 points
EQE SUV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Triber.
Performance
EQE SUV +73
Efficiency
EQE SUV +21
Safety
EQE SUV +8
Practicality
Triber +26
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
EQE SUV
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
57/100
Triber
Performance
27/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
83/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz EQE SUV
leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts
vs 66 pts for Triber
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, EQE SUV leads. However, Triber may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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