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Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric vs KIA Picanto Panel Van
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Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
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KIA Picanto Panel Van
1.0 LS Panel Van Auto
Petrol
4-Speed Automatic
Current
ZAR 269,995
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⚡ 49 kW
🔧 94 Nm
⛽ 16.4 km/l
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Decision summary
Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric vs KIA Picanto Panel Van: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
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| Specification | GLC Electric | Picanto Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | GLC Electric- | Picanto Panel Van49 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | GLC Electric- | Picanto Panel Van94 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
| Engine Size | GLC Electric- | Picanto Panel Van998 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | GLC Electric- | Picanto Panel Van16.4 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | GLC Electric- | Picanto Panel Van155 mm |
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Source type: Official OEM South Africa
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| Spec | GLC Electric | Picanto Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Position | - | Transverse Front-Mounted |
| Gearbox | - | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Transmission Type | - | Automatic |
| Number of Gears | - | 4 |
| Clutch Type | - | Torque Converter Automatic |
| Paddle Shifters | - | Not Applicable |
| Final Drive Ratio | - | 4.286:1 |
| Drivetrain Layout | - | Front Wheel Drive |
| Drivetrain | - | FWD — Front Wheel Drive |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | - | 2.8 |
| LSD Available | - | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | - | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case | - | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Type | - | Floor-Mounted Selector |
| Gear Shift Indicator | - | Yes |
| Gearbox Type | - | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | - | 4 |
| Axle Layout | - | FWD |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | - | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Engagement | - | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | - | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | - | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case Guard | - | Not Available |
| Low Range | - | Not Applicable |
| Low Range Ratio | - | Not Applicable |
| Front Differential Lock | - | Not Applicable |
| Rear Differential Lock | - | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | - | Not Applicable |
| Differential Type Front | - | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | - | Not Available |
| Spec | GLC Electric | Picanto Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Variable Valve Timing | - | CVVT on Intake Camshaft |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | - | 93 RON Unleaded |
| CO2 Emissions | - | 140 g/km |
| Start Stop System | - | No |
| Noise Level | - | 68 dB |
| Hybrid System Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Particulate Filter | - | GPF Fitted |
| Euro Emission Standard | - | Euro 5 |
| Green NCAP Rating | - | Not Independently NCAP Green Rated |
| Idle CO2 Output | - | Within Euro 5 Emission Limits |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | - | Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | - | 140 |
| Spec | GLC Electric | Picanto Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil Capacity | - | 3.2 l |
| Service Interval | - | 15,000 km or 12 Months — Whichever First |
| Approx Service Cost | - | Approx R2,500–R3,200 per Service |
| Battery Warranty | - | 12 Months KIA Battery Warranty |
| Maintenance Plan | - | Included — 3 Years/45 |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | - | 10,000 km or 6 Months |
| First Service At | - | 1,000 km Inspection and Safety Check |
| Service Plan Duration | - | 3 Years/45 |
| Service Plan Distance | - | 3 Years/45 |
| Service Plan | - | 3 Years/45 |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | - | Underbody Anti-Rust Protection |
| Alternator | - | 80A Alternator |
| Service Intervals | - | 15,000 km or 12 Months — Whichever First |
| Accessory Battery Type | - | 12V 45Ah Lead-Acid Battery |
| Spec | GLC Electric | Picanto Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| 4WD System Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Hill Descent Control | - | Not Available |
| Approach Angle | - | 17 deg |
| Departure Angle | - | 22 deg |
| Wading Depth | - | 0 mm |
| Terrain Modes | - | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | - | Not Applicable |
| Underbody Protection | - | Not Available |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | - | 0 deg |
| Ramp-over Angle | - | 0 deg |
| Recovery Hooks | - | 1 Rear Tow Hook |
| Ground Clearance Min | - | 155 mm |
| Ground Clearance Max | - | 155 mm |
| Off Road Descent Control | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | - | Not Available |
| Crawl Control | - | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | - | Not Available |
| Energy Recovery Display | - | 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 |
| Off Road Traction Assist | - | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Transfer Case | - | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | - | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Rear Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Approach Angle Deg | - | 17 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | - | 22 deg |
| Wading Depth Mm | - | 0 mm |
| Breakover Angle | - | 0 deg |
| Spec | GLC Electric | Picanto Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Length | - | 3595 mm |
| Width | - | 1595 mm |
| Height | - | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase | - | 2400 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | - | 155 mm |
| Kerb Weight | - | 950 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | - | 1400 kg |
| Payload Capacity | - | 450 kg |
| Minimum Turning Radius | - | 4.8 m |
| Doors | - | 3 doors |
| Seating Capacity | - | 2 seats |
| Boot/Cargo Space | - | 620 l |
| Front Legroom | - | 1040 mm |
| Front Headroom | - | 970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | - | 35 l |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | - | 151 mm |
| Towing Capacity | - | 0 kg |
| Number of Rows | - | 1 rows |
| Rear Headroom | - | Not Applicable |
| Rear Legroom | - | Not Applicable |
| Spec | GLC Electric | Picanto Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Front Track Width | - | 1415 mm |
| Rear Track Width | - | 1420 mm |
| Front Suspension | - | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension | - | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring |
| Chassis Type | - | Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform |
| Power Steering | - | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| Steering Column | - | Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable |
| Front Spring Type | - | Coil Spring |
| Rear Spring Type | - | Coil Spring |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | - | Standard Anti-Roll Bar |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | - | Standard Anti-Roll Bar |
| Shock Absorber Type | - | Telescopic Gas Dampers |
| Front Suspension Type | - | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Suspension | - | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension Type | - | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring |
| Rear Axle Type | - | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring |
| Shock Absorbers | - | Telescopic Gas Dampers |
| Chassis Material | - | Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform |
| MagneRide Damping | - | Not Available |
| Spec | GLC Electric | Picanto Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 620 l |
| Load Bed Length | - | 1485 mm |
| Load Bed Width | - | 1150 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | - | 6.1 L/100km — WLTP Combined Cycle |
| Spare Wheel | - | Full Size Spare Tyre |
| Tyre Repair Kit | - | No — Full Size Spare Provided |
| Adaptive Dampers | - | No |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Yes |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | - | Yes — Front |
| Speed Alert System | - | Yes |
| Surround View Monitor | - | No |
| Digital Speedometer | - | Yes — Digital Speedometer Display |
| Driver Display | - | Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster with MID |
| Steering Mounted Controls | - | Yes |
| Multi Function Steering | - | Yes |
| Voice Command | - | Yes |
| Voice Command Support | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | No |
| Seat Type | - | Cloth Fabric |
| Rear Seat Split | - | N/A Panel Van |
| Front Armrest | - | No |
| Headrest Adjustable | - | Yes |
| Climate Control | - | Manual Air Conditioning |
| AC Type | - | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Climate Zones | - | Single Zone |
| Power Windows | - | Yes — Front Windows Only |
| Keyless Entry | - | No |
| Push Button Start | - | No |
| Push Button Start | - | No |
| Engine Start Stop Button | - | No |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | - | No |
| Remote Start | - | No |
| Remote Engine Start | - | No |
| Sunroof | - | No |
| Panoramic Roof | - | No |
| Electric Tailgate | - | No |
| Powered Tailgate | - | No |
| Boot Opener | - | Yes — Electric Boot Release Button |
| Fuel Lid Opener | - | Yes — Remote Fuel Lid Opener |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | - | No |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | - | No |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | - | No |
| Rear Defogger | - | Yes |
| Rear Window Defroster | - | Yes |
| Electric Mirror Folding | - | No |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | - | Yes |
| Power Mirrors | - | Yes |
| Remote Side Mirror | - | Yes |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | - | Yes |
| Tachometer | - | Yes |
| Trip Computer | - | Yes |
| Speed Limiter | - | Yes |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | - | Yes |
| 12V Accessory Socket | - | Yes — 12V Front Accessory Socket |
| Front Power Outlet | - | Yes — 12V Socket |
| Rear Reading Lamps | - | Yes |
| Vanity Mirror | - | Yes |
| Door Ajar Warning | - | Yes |
| Impact Sensing Door Unlock | - | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | - | Yes |
| Service Reminder | - | Yes |
| Rear Wing | - | No |
| Chrome Grille | - | No |
| Chrome Exterior Highlights | - | No |
| Side Steps | - | No |
| Skid Plates | - | No |
| Engine Start Stop | - | No |
| Heads Up Display | - | No |
| Intercooler | - | Not Applicable — Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Performance Data Logger | - | No |
| Ride Mode Selection | - | No |
| Rev Matching | - | No |
| Roof Antenna | - | Yes |
| Aero Kit | - | No |
| Exhaust Finish | - | Standard Single Outlet Chrome Tip |
| Exhaust Type | - | Single Exhaust System |
| Glovebox Cooling | - | No |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | - | Yes — Manual Headlamp Beam Adjustment |
| Headlamp Washer | - | No |
| Drag Coefficient | - | 0.32 Cd |
| Stabilizer Bar | - | Front and Rear Anti-Roll Bars |
| Steering Response | - | Electric Power Assisted Steering |
| Tail Lamps | - | No |
| Engine Warranty | - | 7 Years/150 |
| Loadbox Length Mm | - | 1485 mm |
| Loadbox Width Mm | - | 1150 mm |
| Trim Level | - | mid |
| Variant Role | - | Commercial utility derivative |
| Accelerator 0 100 | - | 14.5 sec |
| Common Rail Injection | - | Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI) |
| Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Difflock | - | Not Available |
| Vdc | - | Yes |
| TPMS | - | Yes |
| Sonar | - | No |
| Automatic High Beam | - | No |
| Steering Column Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Tilt Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Telescopic Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Bottle Holders | - | 2 |
| Rear Air Conditioning | - | No |
| Glove Box | - | Yes |
| Air Conditioning | - | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Manual Aircon | - | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | - | No |
| Remote Central Locking | - | No |
| Passive Entry Start | - | No |
| Wireless Charger | - | No |
| Lift Gate | - | No |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | - | No |
| Power Socket 12v | - | Yes — 12V Front Accessory Socket |
| Sound System | - | 6 |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | - | No |
| Mirror | - | Power Adjustable with Integrated Turn Indicators |
| Rim Size | - | 14 Inches |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | - | Standard Anti-Roll Bar |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | - | Standard Anti-Roll Bar |
| Sub Frame | - | Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform |
| Vehicle To Grid | - | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | - | Not Available |
| One Pedal Driving | - | Not Available |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | - | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | - | Not Available |
| Battery Preconditioning | - | Not Available |
| Source Model Column | - | picanto-panel-van |
| Intelligent Battery System | - | Not Available |
| Front Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Rear Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Cover | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | - | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | - | Not Available |
| Canopy Fitment | - | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | - | Not Available |
| Tailgate Damper | - | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | - | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | - | Not Available |
| Sport Plus Mode | - | Not Available |
| Unlocking | - | No |
| Walk Away Lock | - | No |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | - | No |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | - | No |
| Front Wiper | - | Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer |
| Front Wipers Type | - | Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | - | No |
| Vanity Mirror Illuminated | - | Yes |
| Reading Lights Rear | - | Yes |
| Centre Console | - | No |
| Side Impact Bars | - | Yes |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 620 l |
| Spec | GLC Electric | Picanto Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Front Shoulder Room | - | 1355 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | - | 0 mm |
| Steering Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Steering Type | - | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| Instrument Cluster Type | - | Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Rear USB Ports | - | 0 |
| Seat Material | - | Cloth |
| Fabric Seats | - | Yes |
| Leather Seats | - | No |
| Seat Adjustment | - | Manual 6-Way Driver Seat Adjustment |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | - | 6-Way Manual Adjustment |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | - | Yes |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | - | 4-Way Manual Adjustment |
| Adjustable Front Seat | - | Yes |
| Memory Seats | - | No |
| Heated Seats | - | No |
| Ventilated Seats | - | No |
| Cooled Seats | - | No |
| Driver Lumbar Support | - | No |
| Steering Wheel Material | - | Urethane |
| Ambient Lighting | - | No |
| Folding Rear Seats | - | Not Applicable — Panel Van |
| 60 40 Split Seat | - | No |
| Front Armrest | - | No |
| Rear Armrest | - | No |
| Cup Holders | - | 2 |
| Rear AC Vents | - | No |
| Door Map Pockets | - | Yes |
| Front Headrest | - | Yes — Adjustable |
| Rear Headrest | - | Not Applicable |
| Interior Colour Options | - | 2 |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | - | 2-seat cab with sealed cargo bulkhead, air conditioning, electric windows, basic audio system, flat commercial load floor |
| Boot Space Seats Down | - | 620 |
| Seat Belt Warning | - | Yes |
| Seat Trim | - | Cloth |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | - | Cloth |
| Driver Seat | - | Manual 6-Way Driver Seat Adjustment |
| Seat Fold Type | - | Not Applicable — Panel Van |
| Armrest Front | - | No |
| Armrest Rear | - | No |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | - | No |
| Interior Colours | - | 2 |
| Interior Trim Colour | - | 2 |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | - | No |
| Spec | GLC Electric | Picanto Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Front Overhang | - | 735 mm |
| Rear Overhang | - | 460 mm |
| Panoramic Sunroof | - | No |
| Body Type | - | 3-Door Panel Van |
| LED Headlamps | - | No |
| Led Headlights | - | No |
| Daytime Running Lamps | - | Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights |
| DRL | - | Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | - | No |
| Fog Lights | - | No |
| Front Fog Lights | - | No |
| Rear Fog Lights | - | Yes |
| Led Taillights | - | No |
| Roof Rails | - | No |
| Alloy Wheel Design | - | Standard Design |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | - | No |
| Body Cladding | - | No |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Yes — Rear Integrated Spoiler |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 5 |
| Roof Type | - | Standard Fixed Roof |
| Wing Mirror Type | - | Power Adjustable with Integrated Turn Indicators |
| Rear Wiper | - | Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer |
| Door Handle Finish | - | Body-Coloured Door Handles |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 2 |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | - | Yes |
| Auto Headlights | - | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Yes |
| Headlamps | - | No |
| Headlights | - | No |
| Headlight Type | - | No |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | - | No |
| Headlamp Levelling | - | No |
| Daytime Running Lights | - | Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Front Fog Lamps | - | No |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Yes — Rear Integrated Spoiler |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | - | Body-Coloured Door Handles |
| Load Bed Liner | - | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | - | Not Available |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | - | Not Available |
| Sunroof Slide | - | Not Available |
| Sunroof Tilt | - | Not Available |
| Spec | GLC Electric | Picanto Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity | - | 35 l |
| Claimed Mileage | - | 16.4 km/l |
| City Mileage | - | 13.5 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | - | 20.4 km/l |
| Real-world Mileage | - | 16.4 km/l |
| Distance To Empty | - | Yes |
| Low Fuel Warning | - | Yes |
| Emission Standard | - | Euro 5 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | - | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | - | No |
| Fuel Tank Litres | - | 35 |
| Charging Port Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | - | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Combined Driving Range | - | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | - | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | - | Not Applicable |
| Spec | GLC Electric | Picanto Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | - | 6.9 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | - | 8.4 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | - | 4.5 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | - | 5.3 l/100km |
| Owner Review Count | - | 0 |
| Spec | GLC Electric | Picanto Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | - | 175/65 R14 |
| Tyre Type | - | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | - | Standard Design |
| Wheel Rim Size | - | 14 Inches |
| Wheel Diameter | - | 14 Inches |
| Front Tyre Width | - | 175 mm |
| Rear Tyre Width | - | 175 mm |
| Front Brake Type | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | - | Drum |
| Brake Type Front | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | - | Drum |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | - | 247 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | - | 180 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Tyre Load Index | - | 82 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | - | T |
| Spare Wheel Type | - | Full Size Spare Tyre |
| Spare Tyre | - | Full Size Spare Tyre |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | - | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Display | - | Yes |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | - | Yes |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | - | No |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Yes |
| Wheel Material | - | Standard Design |
| Wheels | - | Standard Design |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | - | Full Size Spare |
| Handbrake Type | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Electric Park Brake | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Wheel Size Type | - | 14 Inches |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | - | Not Available |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | - | No |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | - | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | - | Urethane |
| Steering Wheel Trim | - | Urethane |
| Brakes | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | - | Yes |
| Cornering Brake Control | - | Yes |
| Auto Brake Hold | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Spec | GLC Electric | Picanto Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | - | 6 |
| Driver Airbag | - | Yes |
| Passenger Airbag | - | Yes |
| Side Airbags | - | Yes — Front Side Airbags |
| Curtain Airbags | - | Yes — Full Length Curtain Airbags |
| Knee Airbag | - | No |
| ABS | - | Yes |
| EBD | - | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | - | Yes |
| TCS | - | Yes |
| Traction Control | - | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | - | Not Available |
| Brake Assist | - | Yes |
| BA | - | Yes |
| Brake Override System | - | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | - | Yes |
| ISOFIX Mounts | - | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | - | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | - | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | - | Yes |
| Alarm System | - | Yes |
| Central Locking | - | Yes |
| Side Impact Beams | - | Yes |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | - | Yes |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | - | Yes — Front Seatbelt Pre-tensioners |
| Seatbelt Reminder | - | Yes |
| Speed Alert System | - | Yes |
| Safety Rating | - | 3 Stars (Euro NCAP 2017 Assessment) |
| Whiplash Protection | - | Yes — Active Head Restraints Front |
| Hill Hold | - | Yes |
| Stability Control | - | Yes |
| AEB | - | No |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | - | No |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | No |
| Lane Change Warning | - | No |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | - | No |
| Fatigue Detection | - | No |
| Front Parking Sensors | - | No |
| ABS EBD | - | Yes |
| ESC With Traction Control | - | Yes |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| Anti Theft Alarm | - | Yes |
| Spec | GLC Electric | Picanto Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | - | No |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | No |
| Lane Keep Assist | - | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | - | No |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | - | No |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | - | No |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | - | No |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | - | No |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | - | No |
| Cruise Control | - | No |
| Auto Highbeam | - | No |
| Parking Sensors | - | No |
| Rear Parking Sensors | - | No |
| Rear View Camera | - | No |
| Reverse Camera | - | No |
| 360 Degree Camera | - | No |
| Park Assist | - | No |
| Auto Lights | - | Yes |
| Auto Wipers | - | No |
| Eco Mode | - | Yes |
| Sport Mode | - | No |
| EV Mode | - | Not Applicable — Petrol Engine |
| Blind Spot Warning | - | No |
| Emergency Braking | - | No |
| Pre-Collision System | - | No |
| Rear View Camera | - | No |
| Reversing Camera | - | No |
| Reverse Camera Type | - | No |
| Around View Monitor | - | No |
| Surround View Camera | - | No |
| Parking Distance Sensors | - | No |
| Parking Sensor | - | No |
| Front Camera | - | No |
| Automatic High Beam | - | No |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | - | No |
| Forward Collision Warning | - | Not Available |
| Spec | GLC Electric | Picanto Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | - | 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System |
| Infotainment Screen | - | 8-Inch Touchscreen |
| Infotainment Display | - | 8-Inch Touchscreen Display |
| Infotainment Screen Size | - | 8-Inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | - | Yes |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | - | Yes |
| Android Auto | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | - | Yes |
| Navigation System | - | Yes — Smartphone Navigation via Android Auto/CarPlay |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | - | Yes — Partial Digital Instrument Cluster |
| USB Ports | - | 2 |
| Rear Usb | - | No |
| Number of Speakers | - | 6 |
| Premium Audio | - | No |
| FM Radio | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Yes |
| Audio Controls On Steering | - | Yes |
| Voice Recognition | - | Yes |
| AUX Input | - | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | - | No |
| Head Up Display | - | No |
| Multi Information Display | - | Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Display Audio | - | 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System |
| Touchscreen | - | 8-Inch Touchscreen |
| Smartphone Connectivity | - | Yes |
| Connected Services | - | Yes |
| Audio Speakers | - | 6 |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | - | 2 |
| Voice Control | - | Yes |
| Radio | - | Yes |
| Audio | - | Yes |
| Audio System | - | Yes |
| Wireless Android Auto | - | Yes |
| Spec | GLC Electric | Picanto Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Years | - | 7 Years/150 |
| Warranty Kilometers | - | 7 Years/150 |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | - | 5 Years |
| Basic Warranty | - | 7 Years/150 |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Warranty | - | 7 Years/150 |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Spec | GLC Electric | Picanto Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Body Style | - | Van |
| Model Year | - | 2026 |
| Segment | - | Van |
| Vehicle Type | - | Van |
| Dealer Stock Note | - | Mid grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Color Note | - | Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl |
| Tare Mass Kg | - | 950 kg |
| Model Introduced Year | - | 2018 |
| Generation | - | Based on third-generation JA Picanto platform; commercial derivative |
| Facelift History | - | Updated with third-generation Picanto platform in 2021 |
| Facelift Launched Since | - | 2021 |
| Facelift Version Ending | - | Current |
| Production Status | - | active |
| Spec | GLC Electric | Picanto Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Price Zar | - | 269995 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | - | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | - | 269995 |
| Starting Price Zar | - | 269995 |
| Ownership Role | - | Mid |
| Spec | GLC Electric | Picanto Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | - | 1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| Engine Code | - | G3LA |
| Fuel Type | - | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | - | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | - | 998 cc |
| Cylinders | - | 3 |
| Cylinder Layout | - | Inline |
| Valves | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Valves per Cylinder | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Aspiration | - | Naturally Aspirated |
| Fuel System | - | Multi-Point Injection |
| Compression Ratio | - | 10.5:1 |
| Bore | - | 71 mm |
| Stroke | - | 84 mm |
| Maximum Power | - | 49 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | - | 94 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
| Combined Power | - | Not Applicable |
| Combined Torque | - | Not Applicable |
| Motor Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Number of Motors | - | Not Applicable |
| Motor Location | - | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | - | FWD |
| Transmission | - | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Top Speed | - | 148 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | - | 14.5 sec |
| Quarter Mile | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | - | Eco |
| Launch Control | - | No |
| Rev Limiter | - | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | - | 51.6 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | - | 98.9 Nm/tonne |
| Battery Capacity | - | Not Applicable |
| Usable Battery Capacity | - | Not Applicable |
| Battery Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Battery Voltage | - | Not Applicable |
| Electric Range | - | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Power | - | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Power | - | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Time | - | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Time | - | Not Applicable |
| Regenerative Braking | - | Not Applicable |
In depth: how these cars differ
This GLC Electric and Picanto Panel Van comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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GLC Electric vs Picanto Panel Van questions
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