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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé vs Renault Triber Express III: the short answer
GLC Coupé has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triber Express III.
Triber Express III starts ZAR 1,187,897 cheaperGLC Coupé from ZAR 1,437,896 · Triber Express III from ZAR 249,999
Five key differences
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Specification
GLC Coupé
Triber Express III
Maximum Power
GLC Coupé145 kW
Triber Express III53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
GLC Coupé440 Nm
Triber Express III96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
GLC Coupé1993 cc
Triber Express III999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
GLC Coupé18.5 km/l
Triber Express III18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
GLC Coupé180 mm
Triber Express III182 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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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
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
Triber Express III
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?
GLC Coupé
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
Triber Express III
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
GLC Coupé
Triber Express III
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African GLC Coupé generation represented by derivative GLC 220 d 4MATIC
Third-generation South African Triber Express light commercial vehicle, announced 10 April 2026 and retailed separately from the preceding Triber Express generation
Facelift History
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
New Express III generation with updated exterior, digital cluster, eight-inch connected touchscreen and standard reversing camera
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African model cycle
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Suv
Panel Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Current South African retail range
active
Segment
Premium SUV
Light Commercial Vehicle
Vehicle Type
SUV
Panel Van
Tare Mass Kg
-
926 kg
Spec
GLC Coupé
Triber Express III
Length
4763 mm
3990 mm
Width
1890 mm
1739 mm
Height
1605 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
182 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
545 l
1500 l
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
926 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
1522 kg
Payload Capacity
550 kg
542 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
960 mm
970 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
900 mm
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
GLC Coupé
Triber Express III
Engine
1993/L4
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
OM654M
BR10
Fuel Type
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1993 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
15.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
82.0 mm
72.2 mm
Stroke
94.3 mm
81.3 mm
Maximum Power
145 kW
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
440 Nm
96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
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
FWD
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
219 km/h
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.1 sec
17.4 sec
Quarter Mile
15.0 sec
20.5 sec
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
No
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
5000 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
57.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
103.7 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
Triber Express III
Gearbox
9G-TRONIC automatic
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Permanent AWD transfer system
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
4.73:1
Number of Gears
9
5
Transmission Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Single Plate Dry
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic with manual shift mode
Floor-Mounted Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
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
Manual
Low Range Ratio
0
Not Applicable
Low Range
0
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Driven axle configuration: AWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
9
5
Spec
GLC Coupé
Triber Express III
Claimed Mileage
18.5 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
18.5 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.5 km/l
21.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
23 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
18.5 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
66
40
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
Triber Express III
Airbags
7
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
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
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
AEB
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
GLC Coupé
Triber Express III
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
Rear Camera
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
Not Available
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
GLC Coupé
Triber Express III
Seat Material
ARTICO man-made leather / fabric trim
Fabric
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
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Applicable
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
Dual-Tone Fabric
Spec
GLC Coupé
Triber Express III
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Manual
Power Windows
Yes
Front
Keyless Entry
KEYLESS-GO
Remote
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Manual
Spec
GLC Coupé
Triber Express III
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
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
Standard
USB Ports
USB-C ports
Standard
Infotainment Screen
MBUX multimedia system
8-inch
Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
8-inch
Spec
GLC Coupé
Triber Express III
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
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Ice Cool White, Moonlight Silver, Stealth Black, Cedar Brown, Zanskar Blue
Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Not Available
Spec
GLC Coupé
Triber Express III
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Spec
GLC Coupé
Triber Express III
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
165/80 R14
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
20-inch alloy wheels
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
20
14-inch
Handbrake Type
Ventilated disc brakes
Manual
Spec
GLC Coupé
Triber Express III
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Spec
GLC Coupé
Triber Express III
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km
131 g/km
Spec
GLC Coupé
Triber Express III
Service Plan
5 Years / 100000 km
2 years / 30000 km
Spec
GLC Coupé
Triber Express III
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.
factory-listed roof-rack derivative
Price Zar
1437896 ZAR
261999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
top
Starting Price
1650000
261999
Starting Price Zar
1650000
261999
Spec
GLC Coupé
Triber Express III
Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
5 years / 150000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This GLC Coupé and Triber Express III 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 Triber Express III 23.
Efficiency index: GLC Coupé 74 vs Triber Express III 69.
Safety-equipment index: GLC Coupé 99 vs Triber Express III 32.
Practicality index: GLC Coupé 69 vs Triber Express III 64.
Ownership-cover index: GLC Coupé not separately scored vs Triber Express III 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 34 points
GLC Coupé has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triber Express III.
Large 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
Triber Express III
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz GLC Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 45 pts for Triber Express III
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GLC Coupé leads. However, Triber Express III may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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