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 Toyota Vitz: the short answer
EQE SUV has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Vitz.
Vitz starts ZAR 2,832,492 cheaperEQE SUV from ZAR 3,042,482 · Vitz from ZAR 209,990
Five key differences
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Specification
EQE SUV
Vitz
Maximum Power
EQE SUV460 kW
Vitz51 kW
Maximum Torque
EQE SUV955 Nm
Vitz91 Nm
Engine Size
EQE SUVNot Applicable
Vitz998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
EQE SUV0 km/l
Vitz20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
EQE SUV150 mm
Vitz145 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.
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
EQE 53
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Specification evidence leader
EQE SUV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Vitz
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
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
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Vitz
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
EQE SUV
Vitz
Model Introduced Year
2026
2019
Generation
Current South African EQE SUV generation represented by derivative EQE 53
Third-generation Vitz adapted for SA market
Facelift History
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Current generation introduced in SA in 2019
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African model cycle
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Suv
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Current South African retail range
active
Segment
Premium SUV
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Color Note
-
White Pearl, Silver, Black, Red
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
900 kg
Spec
EQE SUV
Vitz
Length
4800 mm
3785 mm
Width
1900 mm
1695 mm
Height
1600 mm
1530 mm
Wheelbase
3030 mm
2460 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
500 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
230 l
Kerb Weight
2000 kg
900 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
1250 kg
Payload Capacity
500 kg
350 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.0 m
4.7 m
Front Headroom
960 mm
983 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
951 mm
Front Legroom
900 mm
1048 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
899 mm
Spec
EQE SUV
Vitz
Engine
Electric engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
998 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
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
460 kW
51 kW
Maximum Torque
955 Nm
91 Nm
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
CVT
Top Speed
220 km/h
155 km/h
0-100 km/h
3.5 sec
14.2 sec
Quarter Mile
12.0 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Yes
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
56.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
101.1 Nm/tonne
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
Vitz
Gearbox
Single-speed reduction gear
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
FF
LSD Available
Yes
No
Transfer Case
Permanent AWD transfer system
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
5
Transmission Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electronic shift-by-wire
CVT
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
No
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
CVT
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
5
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
EQE SUV
Vitz
Claimed Mileage
0 km/l
20.4 km/l
City Mileage
0 km/l
16.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
0 km/l
22.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
0 km/l
20.4 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
Vitz
Airbags
7
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Ventilated disc brakes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
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
Standard
Brake Override System
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
2
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
2
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
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
2
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
2
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
EQE SUV
Vitz
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
Auto Lights
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Not Available
Parking Sensor
-
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
-
Not Available
Reversing Camera
-
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Spec
EQE SUV
Vitz
Seat Material
Nappa leather
Fabric
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
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
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt
Folding Rear Seats
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
-
1
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
-
4
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Fabric Seats
-
Fabric
Armrest Front
-
Not Available
Driver Seat
-
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Touchscreen infotainment, rear camera, fabric seats, basic climate control
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Fabric
Interior Colours
-
4
Seat Fold Type
-
Standard
Spec
EQE SUV
Vitz
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Yes
All Doors
Keyless Entry
KEYLESS-GO
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Wireless
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
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
230 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Not Available
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
4.9
Hill Start Assist
-
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Rear Seat Split
-
Standard
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Fabric
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel
20-inch alloy wheels
Compact
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt
Voice Command
-
Not Available
Voice Command Support
-
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
-
14.2 sec
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point EFI
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Standard
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Not Available
Mirror
-
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Standard
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Sonar
-
Not Available
Sound System
13
4
Source Model Column
-
vitz
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Front
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Unlocking
KEYLESS-GO
Standard
Variant Role
-
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Standard
Walk Away Lock
-
Standard
Wireless Charger
Yes
Wireless
Spec
EQE SUV
Vitz
Infotainment System
MBUX multimedia system
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
13
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB-C ports
1
Infotainment Screen
MBUX multimedia system
8-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
8-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
MBUX multimedia system
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
1
Audio Speakers
13
4
Audio System
-
4
Display Audio
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
1
Multi Information Display
-
Not Available
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
EQE SUV
Vitz
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 Available
Exterior Colour Options
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
4
Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Not Available
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Not Available
Body Type
-
Hatchback
DRL
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Led Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Not Available
Auto Headlights
-
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
-
Not Available
Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
Not Available
Headlight Type
LED High Performance headlamps
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Spec
EQE SUV
Vitz
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
-
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
-
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
-
Terrain Modes
Off-road mode
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
No
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
145 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
145 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
EQE SUV
Vitz
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
185/60 R15
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
20-inch alloy wheels
Compact
Wheel Rim Size
20
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
20-inch alloy wheels
Compact
Tyre Type
-
185/60 R15
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not Available
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Compact
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Not Available
Wheel Material
-
Not Available
Wheels
-
Not Available
Spec
EQE SUV
Vitz
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Beam
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Front
Front Suspension Type
Independent multi-link suspension
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Independent multi-link suspension
Torsion Beam
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
EQE SUV
Vitz
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
115 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 4
Idle CO2 Output
-
115
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
115
Spec
EQE SUV
Vitz
Service Plan
5 Years / 100000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Battery Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 100000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 100000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
EQE SUV
Vitz
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.
Top
Price Zar
3042482 ZAR
229900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
3240000
229900
Starting Price Zar
3240000
229900
Spec
EQE SUV
Vitz
Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
EQE SUV
Vitz
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
6.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
6 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
4
In depth: how these cars differ
This EQE SUV and Vitz 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 Vitz 22.
Efficiency index: EQE SUV 90 vs Vitz 76.
Safety-equipment index: EQE SUV 99 vs Vitz 47.
Practicality index: EQE SUV 57 vs Vitz 49.
Ownership-cover index: EQE SUV not separately scored vs Vitz 43.
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 41 points
EQE SUV has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Vitz.
Performance
EQE SUV +78
Efficiency
EQE SUV +14
Safety
EQE SUV +52
Practicality
EQE SUV +8
Large 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
Vitz
Performance
22/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
47/100
Practicality
49/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz EQE SUV
leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts
vs 46 pts for Vitz
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, EQE SUV leads. However, Vitz may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
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.
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