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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé vs Toyota GR Supra: the short answer
GLC Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR Supra remains close.
GLC Coupé starts ZAR 86,904 cheaperGLC Coupé from ZAR 1,437,896 · GR Supra from ZAR 1,524,800
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Specification
GLC Coupé
GR Supra
Maximum Power
GLC Coupé145 kW
GR Supra285 kW
Maximum Torque
GLC Coupé440 Nm
GR Supra500 Nm
Engine Size
GLC Coupé1993 cc
GR Supra2998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
GLC Coupé18.5 km/l
GR Supra12 km/l
Ground Clearance
GLC Coupé180 mm
GR Supra117 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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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 GLC Coupé
GLC 220 d 4MATIC
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Integrated with transmission / rear axle depending on hybrid system
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
219 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.1 sec
4.3 sec
Quarter Mile
15.0 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
5000 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
184.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
323.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
0
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
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
No
Not Applicable
Spec
GLC Coupé
GR Supra
Gearbox
9G-TRONIC automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
Rear Wheel Drive
LSD Available
No
Active Differential
Transfer Case
Permanent AWD transfer system
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
9
6
Transmission Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic with manual shift mode
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
0
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
0
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Yes
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Standard
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
6-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
0
Not Applicable
Low Range
0
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Driven axle configuration: AWD
RWD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
9
6
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
GLC Coupé
GR Supra
Claimed Mileage
18.5 km/l
12 km/l
City Mileage
18.5 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.5 km/l
13 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 l
52 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
23 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
18.5 km/l
12 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
66
52
Combined Driving Range
0
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
0
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
0 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
0 km
Not Applicable
Spec
GLC Coupé
GR Supra
Airbags
7
9
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
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and Rear
AEB
Ventilated disc brakes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
9
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
9
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
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
9
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
9
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
GLC Coupé
GR Supra
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Ventilated disc brakes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and Rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Standard
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Spec
GLC Coupé
GR Supra
Seat Material
ARTICO man-made leather / fabric trim
Leather
Heated Seats
Front heated seats
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Model/option dependent
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
64-colour ambient lighting
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Electric Driver
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Electric Driver
Seat Trim
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Leather
Seat Adjustment
-
Electric Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
Not Available
Front Armrest
-
Centre Console Armrest
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard
Interior Colour Options
-
6
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Electric Driver
Fabric Seats
-
Leather
Armrest Front
-
Centre Console Armrest
Driver Seat
-
Electric Driver
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
BMW-sourced infotainment, 12-inch digital display, sport seats, premium cabin quality
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Leather
Interior Colours
-
6
Seat Fold Type
-
Not Available
Spec
GLC Coupé
GR Supra
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone Automatic
Power Windows
Yes
All Doors
Keyless Entry
KEYLESS-GO
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
290 l
Climate Zones
-
Dual-zone Automatic
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Centre Console Armrest
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
8.3
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Rear Seat Split
-
Not Available
Rear Wing
-
Active Rear Spoiler
Seat Type
-
Leather
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel
20-inch alloy wheels
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Standard
Voice Command Support
-
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
-
4.3 sec
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone Automatic
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Centre Console Armrest
Common Rail Injection
-
Direct Injection Turbocharged
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
Standard
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Smart Key
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
-
Dual-zone Automatic
Mirror
-
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Smart Key
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Smart Key
Rim Size
20
19-inch Forged Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Sonar
-
Front and Rear
Sound System
13
12
Source Model Column
-
gr-supra
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
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
Standard
Trim Level
-
flagship
Unlocking
KEYLESS-GO
Smart Key
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Smart Key
Walk Away Lock
-
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
Yes
Standard
Spec
GLC Coupé
GR Supra
Infotainment System
MBUX multimedia system
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
13
12
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
Standard
USB Ports
USB-C ports
2
Infotainment Screen
MBUX multimedia system
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
MBUX multimedia system
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
2
Audio Speakers
13
12
Audio System
-
12
Display Audio
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2
Multi Information Display
-
Standard
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
GLC Coupé
GR Supra
LED Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
LED Adaptive
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
LED
Fog Lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
6
Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
LED Adaptive
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Forged Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Active Rear Spoiler
Roof Type
-
Not Available
Body Type
-
Sedan
DRL
LED daytime running lights
LED
Fog Lights
-
Standard
Front Fog Lights
-
Standard
Led Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
LED Adaptive
Auto Headlights
-
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED daytime running lights
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
-
LED Adaptive
Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
LED Adaptive
Headlight Type
LED High Performance headlamps
LED Adaptive
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Active Rear Spoiler
Spec
GLC Coupé
GR Supra
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
Yes
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
-
117 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
117 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
GLC Coupé
GR Supra
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
255/35 R19 Front, 275/35 R19 Rear
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
20-inch alloy wheels
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20
19-inch Forged Alloy
Handbrake Type
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Forged Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Spare Tyre
20-inch alloy wheels
Not Available
Tyre Type
-
255/35 R19 Front, 275/35 R19 Rear
Wheel Diameter
20
19-inch Forged Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Standard
Brakes
-
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Standard
Wheel Material
-
19-inch Forged Alloy
Wheels
-
19-inch Forged Alloy
Spec
GLC Coupé
GR Supra
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
Double Wishbone
Rear Spring Type
-
Multi-link
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
Independent multi-link suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Axle Type
-
Multi-link
Rear Suspension Type
Independent multi-link suspension
Multi-link
Suspension
-
Double Wishbone
Spec
GLC Coupé
GR Supra
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km
195 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
-
195
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
195
Spec
GLC Coupé
GR Supra
Service Plan
5 Years / 100000 km
Not Available
Spec
GLC Coupé
GR Supra
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.
Flagship
Price Zar
1437896 ZAR
1561600 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
1650000
1561600
Starting Price Zar
1650000
1561600
Spec
GLC Coupé
GR Supra
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
GLC Coupé
GR Supra
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
11 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
14 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
10 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
3
In depth: how these cars differ
This GLC Coupé and GR Supra 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: GLC Coupé 75 vs GR Supra 94.
Efficiency index: GLC Coupé 74 vs GR Supra 47.
Safety-equipment index: GLC Coupé 99 vs GR Supra 98.
Practicality index: GLC Coupé 69 vs GR Supra 40.
Ownership-cover index: GLC Coupé not separately scored vs GR Supra 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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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 Coupé leads by 12 points
GLC Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR Supra remains close.
Performance
GR Supra +19
Efficiency
GLC Coupé +27
Safety
GLC Coupé +1
Practicality
GLC Coupé +29
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
GLC Coupé
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
74/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
69/100
GR Supra
Performance
94/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
40/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 67 pts for GR Supra
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GLC Coupé leads. However, GR Supra may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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