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.
Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended vs Mercedes-Benz GLC: the short answer
Ghost Extended and GLC are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Ghost Extended
GLC
Maximum Power
Ghost Extended420 kW @ 5000 rpm
GLC310 kW
Maximum Torque
Ghost Extended850 Nm @ 1600 rpm
GLC500 Nm
Engine Size
Ghost Extended6749 cc
GLC1991 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Ghost Extended6.33 km/l
GLC10.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Ghost Extended118 mm
GLC187 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended
Ghost Extended Series II
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Ghost Extended
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
GLC
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Ghost Extended
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
GLC
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Ghost Extended
GLC
Generation
Second-generation Ghost Extended in long-wheelbase Series II form
Current South African GLC generation represented by derivative GLC 43 4MATIC
Facelift History
Ghost Extended joined the second-generation Ghost family globally in 2020 and evolved into Ghost Extended Series II in October 2024; its exact South African introduction year remains unverified
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Current South African model cycle
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Extended-wheelbase four-door luxury saloon
Suv
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Current South African retail range
Segment
Extended-wheelbase full-size super-luxury saloon
Premium SUV
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
SUV
Model Introduced Year
-
2026
Spec
Ghost Extended
GLC
Length
5715 mm
4716 mm
Width
1998 mm
1890 mm
Height
1574 mm
1640 mm
Wheelbase
3465 mm
2888 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
118 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
118 mm
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
62 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
620 l
Kerb Weight
2545 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3130 kg
2000 kg
Payload Capacity
585 kg
600 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.8 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
960 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
900 mm
Rear Legroom
1245 mm
900 mm
Spec
Ghost Extended
GLC
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
1991/L4
Engine Code
N74B68A
M139
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
48V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
1991 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
9.0:1
Bore
89 mm
83.0 mm
Stroke
90.4 mm
92.0 mm
Maximum Power
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
310 kW
Maximum Torque
850 Nm @ 1600 rpm
500 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
310 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
500 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
AWD
AWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.8 sec
4.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.0 sec
Drive Modes
Low
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
7000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
165 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
334 Nm/tonne
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
Ghost Extended
GLC
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
9G-TRONIC automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
AWD
Transfer Case
ATC 13 transfer case
Permanent AWD transfer system
Differential Lock
No lockable differential
No
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Number of Gears
8
9
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic
9G-TRONIC automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Torque converter
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Automatic with manual shift mode
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
AWD
4WD Engagement
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive
Yes
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
0
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
0
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Yes
Front Differential Lock
No lockable differential
No
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic
9G-TRONIC automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
0
Low Range
Not Applicable
0
Axle Layout
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Driven axle configuration: AWD
Rear Differential Lock
No lockable differential
No
Transmission Speeds
8
9
LSD Available
-
No
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Spec
Ghost Extended
GLC
Claimed Mileage
6.33 km/l
10.2 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
10.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
10.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
66 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
0 l
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Yes
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
90
66
Combined Driving Range
570-588 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.3-15.8 l/100 km WLTP)
0
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
0
Real-world Mileage
6.33 km/l
10.2 km/l
Range Real World Highway
-
0 km
Range Real World Mixed
-
0 km
Spec
Ghost Extended
GLC
Airbags
8
7
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Yes
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Yes
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Ventilated disc brakes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Low tyre-pressure warning
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front-passenger seatbelt warning sensor
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Front and rear
AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Ventilated disc brakes
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Front Head Protection System
Yes
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Yes
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Yes
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front-passenger seatbelt warning sensor
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Yes
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Yes
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Yes
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Ventilated disc brakes
Spec
Ghost Extended
GLC
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control available on the exact current Ghost family
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Ventilated disc brakes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver Attention Alert System
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Limit Information
Yes
Auto Highbeam
High-Beam Assistance
Yes
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Yes
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Yes
Around View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Yes
Spec
Ghost Extended
GLC
Seat Material
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
ARTICO man-made leather / fabric trim
Heated Seats
Available, including rear-seat heating
Front heated seats
Ventilated Seats
Available, including rear-seat cooling
Model/option dependent
Ambient Lighting
Bespoke Starlight Headliner available
64-colour ambient lighting
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
No
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Electric adjustment with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Electric adjustment with memory
Seat Trim
Placed Perforation leather seat design available
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Spec
Ghost Extended
GLC
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Yes
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
KEYLESS-GO
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Yes
Sunroof
No
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic climate control
Spec
Ghost Extended
GLC
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands; independent rear-screen streaming available
MBUX multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology; rear passengers can pair headphones individually
Yes
Number of Speakers
16
13
Digital Instrument Cluster
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
12.3-inch digital instrument display
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
USB-C ports
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
MBUX multimedia system
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
MBUX multimedia system
Spec
Ghost Extended
GLC
LED Headlamps
LED and laser headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Series II daytime-running lights
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissions
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Headlights
LED and laser headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Spec
Ghost Extended
GLC
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Off-road mode
Locking Differential
No lockable differential
No
4WD System Type
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Yes
Approach Angle
-
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Ghost Extended
GLC
Tyre Size
255/35 R22 102Y front and 285/30 R22 104Y rear; 255/40 R21 102Y front and 285/35 R21 105Y rear; 255/45 R20 105Y front and 285/40 R20 108Y rear; 255/45 R20 105V M+S all-round
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel
20-inch alloy wheels
Wheel Rim Size
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments
20
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Ventilated disc brakes
Spec
Ghost Extended
GLC
Front Suspension
Planar Suspension with upper wishbone damper, electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling high-volume air suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Spec
Ghost Extended
GLC
CO2 Emissions
358 g/km
228 g/km
Spec
Ghost Extended
GLC
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
5 Years / 100000 km
Spec
Ghost Extended
GLC
Ownership Role
Rear-space-focused Ghost for mixed owner-driven and chauffeur use
Displayed price includes 15% VAT; CO2 tax is separate where listed; five-year/100,000 km service and maintenance plan may be excluded.
Pricing Role
Price on application
Current South African retail price
Price Zar
-
1883775 ZAR
Starting Price
-
1711000
Starting Price Zar
-
1711000
Spec
Ghost Extended
GLC
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
5 Years / 100000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ghost Extended and GLC 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: Ghost Extended 100 vs GLC 97.
Efficiency index: Ghost Extended 29 vs GLC 45.
Safety-equipment index: Ghost Extended 99 vs GLC 99.
Practicality index: Ghost Extended 63 vs GLC 73.
Ownership-cover index: Ghost Extended not separately scored vs GLC 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
GLC leads by 5 points
Ghost Extended and GLC are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
GLC
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
73/100
Ghost Extended
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz GLC
leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts
vs 76 pts for Ghost Extended
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GLC leads. However, Ghost Extended 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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