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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé vs JAC T9 Double Cab: the short answer
GLE Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T9 Double Cab remains close.
T9 Double Cab starts ZAR 1,828,745 cheaperGLE Coupé from ZAR 2,378,645 · T9 Double Cab from ZAR 549,900
Five key differences
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Specification
GLE Coupé
T9 Double Cab
Maximum Power
GLE Coupé270 kW
T9 Double Cab144 kW @ 3014 rpm
Maximum Torque
GLE Coupé750 Nm
T9 Double Cab487 Nm
Engine Size
GLE Coupé2989 cc
T9 Double Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
GLE Coupé12.8 km/l
T9 Double Cab12.66 km/l
Ground Clearance
GLE Coupé200 mm
T9 Double Cab210 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé
GLE 450 d 4MATIC
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
GLE Coupé
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
T9 Double Cab
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
GLE Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
T9 Double Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
GLE Coupé
T9 Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African GLE Coupé generation represented by derivative GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Current South African T9 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African model cycle
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Suv
Double-cab bakkie
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Current South African retail range
active
Segment
Premium SUV
Double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Spec
GLE Coupé
T9 Double Cab
Length
4941 mm
5330 mm
Width
2014 mm
1965 mm
Height
1716 mm
1920 mm
Wheelbase
2935 mm
3110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
655 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2350 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
2945 kg
Payload Capacity
700 kg
1000 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
6.0 m
6.2 m
Front Headroom
960 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
GLE Coupé
T9 Double Cab
Engine
2989/L6
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
OM656M
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel Mild Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2989 cc
1999 cc
Cylinders
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
15.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.3 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
270 kW
144 kW @ 3014 rpm
Maximum Torque
750 Nm
487 Nm
Combined Power
270 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
750 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
RWD
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
5.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Standard, Sport, Eco, Snow
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
GLE Coupé
T9 Double Cab
Gearbox
9G-TRONIC automatic
ZF 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
RWD
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Permanent AWD transfer system
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
9
8
Transmission Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic with manual shift mode
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
AWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
0
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
0
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
ZF 8-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
0
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
0
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Driven axle configuration: AWD
4×2
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
9
8
Spec
GLE Coupé
T9 Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.8 km/l
12.66 km/l
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.8 km/l
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
23 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.8 km/l
12.66 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
66
76
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
GLE Coupé
T9 Double Cab
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
2 points
Brake Assist
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
GLE Coupé
T9 Double Cab
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
GLE Coupé
T9 Double Cab
Seat Material
ARTICO man-made leather / fabric trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Front heated seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Model/option dependent
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
64-colour ambient lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
GLE Coupé
T9 Double Cab
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
KEYLESS-GO
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
GLE Coupé
T9 Double Cab
Infotainment System
MBUX multimedia system
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
13
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
USB-C ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
MBUX multimedia system
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
GLE Coupé
T9 Double Cab
LED Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
GLE Coupé
T9 Double Cab
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
27 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Off-road mode
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
No
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
GLE Coupé
T9 Double Cab
Tyre Size
275/45 R21
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
21-inch alloy wheels
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
21
18
Handbrake Type
Ventilated disc brakes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
GLE Coupé
T9 Double Cab
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
GLE Coupé
T9 Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
GLE Coupé
T9 Double Cab
Service Plan
5 Years / 100000 km
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
GLE Coupé
T9 Double Cab
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.
Current South African double-cab bakkie derivative
Price Zar
2378645 ZAR
629900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current official suggested retail price, vat included
Starting Price
2300000
629900
Starting Price Zar
2300000
629900
Spec
GLE Coupé
T9 Double Cab
Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
5 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This GLE Coupé and T9 Double Cab 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: GLE Coupé 99 vs T9 Double Cab 74.
Efficiency index: GLE Coupé 54 vs T9 Double Cab 54.
Safety-equipment index: GLE Coupé 99 vs T9 Double Cab 85.
Practicality index: GLE Coupé 77 vs T9 Double Cab 86.
Ownership-cover index: GLE Coupé not separately scored vs T9 Double Cab 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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
GLE Coupé leads by 8 points
GLE Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T9 Double Cab remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
GLE Coupé
Performance
99/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
77/100
T9 Double Cab
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
85/100
Practicality
86/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz GLE Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts
vs 76 pts for T9 Double Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GLE Coupé leads. However, T9 Double Cab 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.
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