Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric vs Suzuki Super Carry

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.

Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric in South Africa

Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric

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Suzuki Super Carry in South Africa

Suzuki Super Carry

1.2 Flatdeck MT Petrol 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 209,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 59 kW 🔧 104 Nm ⛽ 13.7 km/l
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Decision summary

Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric vs Suzuki Super Carry: 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.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GLC Electric Super Carry
Maximum Power GLC Electric- Super Carry59 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque GLC Electric- Super Carry104 Nm @ 2900 rpm
Engine Size GLC Electric- Super Carry1196 cc
Combined Fuel Economy GLC Electric- Super Carry13.7 km/l
Ground Clearance GLC Electric- Super Carry175 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GLC Electric Super Carry
Model Introduced Year - 2019
Generation - Current-generation Super Carry (F-series cab-over layout) — same fundamental design used across multiple African and Asian markets. GB14 1.2-litre petrol engine. RWD layout designed for commercial payload performance.
Facelift History - Super Carry introduced to South Africa in 2019; minor specification and colour updates in 2022 and 2024; current 2026 specification maintains core powertrain and payload unchanged with improved AC system and updated instrument cluster.
Facelift Launched Since - 2026
Facelift Version Ending - Current
Body Style - Van
Color Note - White, Silver Metallic, Grey
Dealer Stock Note - Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year - 2026
Production Status - active
Segment - Van
Tare Mass Kg - 850 kg
Vehicle Type - Van
Spec GLC Electric Super Carry
Length - 3800 mm
Width - 1562 mm
Height - 1730 mm
Wheelbase - 2110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) - 175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity - 30 l
Boot/Cargo Space - Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight - 850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 1280 kg
Payload Capacity - 390 kg
Towing Capacity - Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity - 5 seats
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Doors - 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius - 4.5 m
Front Headroom - 1020 mm
Rear Headroom - 1000 mm
Front Legroom - 930 mm
Rear Legroom - 750 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This GLC Electric and Super Carry 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.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

GLC Electric vs Super Carry questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

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.