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2.0L dCi Panel Van with Rear Camera and Touchscreen PackDiesel6-Speed ManualCurrent
ZAR 635,999ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW🔧 380 Nm⛽ 13.9 km/l
＋Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Renault Trafic Panel Van: the short answer
GLC has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Trafic Panel Van remains close.
Trafic Panel Van starts ZAR 411,851 cheaperGLC from ZAR 1,047,850 · Trafic Panel Van from ZAR 635,999
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
GLC
Trafic Panel Van
Maximum Power
GLC310 kW
Trafic Panel Van125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
GLC500 Nm
Trafic Panel Van380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
GLC1991 cc
Trafic Panel Van2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
GLC10.2 km/l
Trafic Panel Van13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
GLC187 mm
Trafic Panel Van160 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Mercedes-Benz GLC
GLC 43 4MATIC
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
GLC
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Trafic Panel Van
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
GLC
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Trafic Panel Van
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
GLC
Trafic Panel Van
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African GLC generation represented by derivative GLC 43 4MATIC
Current South Africa Trafic Panel Van range
Facelift History
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Current South Africa version listed by official source
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
Panel Van
Vehicle Type
SUV
Panel Van
Tare Mass Kg
-
1646 kg
Spec
GLC
Trafic Panel Van
Length
4716 mm
5480 mm
Width
1890 mm
2283 mm
Height
1640 mm
1967 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
3498 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
187 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
8900 l
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
1646 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
3070 kg
Payload Capacity
600 kg
1279 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
2500 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
6.59 m
Front Headroom
960 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
900 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
GLC
Trafic Panel Van
Engine
1991/L4
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
M139
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1991 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Common-rail diesel injection
Compression Ratio
9.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
83.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
310 kW
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm
380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power
310 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
500 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
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
250 km/h
193 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
7000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
75.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
230.9 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
Trafic Panel Van
Gearbox
9G-TRONIC automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
FWD
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
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
9
Not Available
Transmission Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic with manual shift mode
Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
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
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
9
Not Available
Spec
GLC
Trafic Panel Van
Claimed Mileage
10.2 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
10.2 km/l
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
10.2 km/l
16.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Available
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
10.2 km/l
13.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
66
80
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
Trafic Panel Van
Airbags
7
Front airbags
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 Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Applicable
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
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
AEB
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Ventilated disc brakes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
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
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
GLC
Trafic Panel Van
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
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
Trafic Panel Van
Seat Material
ARTICO man-made leather / fabric trim
Fabric or cloth trim
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
Polyurethane / synthetic
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
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
GLC
Trafic Panel Van
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
KEYLESS-GO
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
-
Not Available
Load Bed Width
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Available
Spec
GLC
Trafic Panel Van
Infotainment System
MBUX multimedia system
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
13
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
Standard
USB Ports
USB-C ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
MBUX multimedia system
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
GLC
Trafic Panel Van
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
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Not Available
Spec
GLC
Trafic Panel Van
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
Ground Clearance Max
-
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
160 mm
Spec
GLC
Trafic Panel Van
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
215/65 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
20-inch alloy wheels
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Ventilated disc brakes
Electronic parking brake
Spec
GLC
Trafic Panel Van
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
MacPherson strut with lower triangle and coil spring
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Torsion beam axle
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
GLC
Trafic Panel Van
CO2 Emissions
228 g/km
188 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
GLC
Trafic Panel Van
Service Plan
5 Years / 100000 km
5 year / 90 000 km
Spec
GLC
Trafic Panel Van
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.
commercial utility
Price Zar
1883775 ZAR
635999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
commercial utility
Starting Price
1711000
635999
Starting Price Zar
1711000
635999
Spec
GLC
Trafic Panel Van
Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This GLC and Trafic Panel Van 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 97 vs Trafic Panel Van 62.
Efficiency index: GLC 45 vs Trafic Panel Van 55.
Safety-equipment index: GLC 99 vs Trafic Panel Van 90.
Practicality index: GLC 73 vs Trafic Panel Van 72.
Ownership-cover index: GLC not separately scored vs Trafic Panel Van 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 leads by 11 points
GLC has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Trafic Panel Van remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
GLC
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
73/100
Trafic Panel Van
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz GLC
leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts
vs 70 pts for Trafic Panel Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GLC leads. However, Trafic Panel Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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