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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé vs Jetour T2: the short answer
GLC Coupé and T2 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
T2 starts ZAR 867,996 cheaperGLC Coupé from ZAR 1,437,896 · T2 from ZAR 569,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
GLC Coupé
T2
Maximum Power
GLC Coupé145 kW
T2180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
GLC Coupé440 Nm
T2375 Nm
Engine Size
GLC Coupé1993 cc
T21998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
GLC Coupé18.5 km/l
T210.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
GLC Coupé180 mm
T2220 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
GLC 220 d 4MATIC
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
GLC Coupé
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
T2
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
GLC Coupé
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
T2
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
GLC Coupé
T2
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African GLC Coupé generation represented by derivative GLC 220 d 4MATIC
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African model cycle
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Suv
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Current South African retail range
Active
Segment
Premium SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3855 kg
Tare Mass Kg
-
1880 kg
Spec
GLC Coupé
T2
Length
4763 mm
4785 mm
Width
1890 mm
2006 mm
Height
1605 mm
1880 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
545 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
2255 kg
Payload Capacity
550 kg
375 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
960 mm
1040 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
1020 mm
Front Legroom
900 mm
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
935 mm
Spec
GLC Coupé
T2
Engine
1993/L4
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
OM654M
SQRF4J20
Fuel Type
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1993 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
15.5:1
10.2:1
Bore
82.0 mm
80.5 mm
Stroke
94.3 mm
98.1 mm
Maximum Power
145 kW
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
440 Nm
375 Nm
Combined Power
145 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
440 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
48 V integrated starter-generator
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated with transmission / rear axle depending on hybrid system
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
219 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.1 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
5000 rpm
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
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
T2
Gearbox
9G-TRONIC automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
4WD
LSD Available
No
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Transfer Case
Permanent AWD transfer system
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
9
7
Transmission Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
7DCT
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic with manual shift mode
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
7DCT
Low Range Ratio
0
Not Applicable
Low Range
0
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Driven axle configuration: AWD
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
9
7
Spec
GLC Coupé
T2
Claimed Mileage
18.5 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
18.5 km/l
7.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.5 km/l
10.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
23 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
18.5 km/l
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
66
70
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
T2
Airbags
7
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Yes
AEB
Ventilated disc brakes
Yes
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
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
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
GLC Coupé
T2
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Ventilated disc brakes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
GLC Coupé
T2
Seat Material
ARTICO man-made leather / fabric trim
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
Front heated seats
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Model/option dependent
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
64-colour ambient lighting
Multi
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
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
GLC Coupé
T2
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
KEYLESS-GO
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
50W
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Yes
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1494 l
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.3
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Remote Engine Start
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
20-inch alloy wheels
255/60 R19 full size
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
GLC Coupé
T2
Infotainment System
MBUX multimedia system
15.6-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
13
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
10.25-inch
USB Ports
USB-C ports
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Infotainment Screen
MBUX multimedia system
Not Available
Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
Not Available
Spec
GLC Coupé
T2
LED Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Yes
Fog Lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Yes
Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
Yes
Headlight Type
LED High Performance headlamps
Yes
Spec
GLC Coupé
T2
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Off-road mode
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Locking Differential
No
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
4WD System Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Ground Clearance Max
-
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
220 mm
Crawl Control
-
Yes
Spec
GLC Coupé
T2
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
255/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
20-inch alloy wheels
255/60 R19 full size
Wheel Rim Size
20
19
Handbrake Type
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
20-inch alloy wheels
255/60 R19 full size
Electric Park Brake
-
Yes
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
GLC Coupé
T2
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Track Width
-
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1695 mm
Front Suspension Type
Independent multi-link suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Independent multi-link suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
GLC Coupé
T2
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km
210 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
GLC Coupé
T2
Service Plan
5 Years / 100000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Spec
GLC Coupé
T2
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.
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1437896 ZAR
679900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
flagship
Starting Price
1650000
679900
Starting Price Zar
1650000
679900
Spec
GLC Coupé
T2
Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This GLC Coupé and T2 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 T2 77.
Efficiency index: GLC Coupé 74 vs T2 43.
Safety-equipment index: GLC Coupé 99 vs T2 93.
Practicality index: GLC Coupé 69 vs T2 70.
Ownership-cover index: GLC Coupé not separately scored vs T2 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
GLC Coupé leads by 6 points
GLC Coupé and T2 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 Coupé
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
74/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
69/100
T2
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
70/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 73 pts for T2
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GLC Coupé leads. However, T2 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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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