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Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé vs Ford Transit Custom: 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.
Transit Custom starts ZAR 1,608,645 cheaperGLE Coupé from ZAR 2,378,645 · Transit Custom from ZAR 770,000
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Specification
GLE Coupé
Transit Custom
Maximum Power
GLE Coupé270 kW
Transit Custom100 kW
Maximum Torque
GLE Coupé750 Nm
Transit Custom360 Nm
Engine Size
GLE Coupé2989 cc
Transit Custom1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
GLE Coupé-
Transit Custom12.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
GLE Coupé-
Transit Custom130 mm
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Spec
GLE Coupé
Transit Custom
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Body Style
Suv
Panel van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Current South African retail range
active
Generation
-
Current South African Transit Custom listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
-
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
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Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
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Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Wheelbase Type
-
Long wheelbase
Segment
-
Van
Tare Mass Kg
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1756 kg
Vehicle Type
-
Van
Spec
GLE Coupé
Transit Custom
Engine
2989/L6
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Engine Displacement
2989 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
6
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Maximum Power
270 kW
100 kW
Maximum Torque
750 Nm
360 Nm
Engine Code
-
Market-specific engine family
Hybrid System
-
Not Applicable
Valves
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16
Valves per Cylinder
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4
Aspiration
-
Turbocharged
Fuel System
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Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
-
10.5:1
Bore
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82.0 mm
Stroke
-
94.6 mm
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
-
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
-
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
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7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
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15.5 sec
Drive Modes
-
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
-
No
Rev Limiter
-
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
56.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
205 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
Spec
GLE Coupé
Transit Custom
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
GLE Coupé
Transit Custom
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.
Base
Price Zar
2378645 ZAR
770000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
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770000
Starting Price Zar
-
770000
Spec
GLE Coupé
Transit Custom
Length
-
5450 mm
Width
-
2032 mm
Height
-
1979 mm
Wheelbase
-
3500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
484 l
Kerb Weight
-
1756 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
3025 kg
Payload Capacity
-
1269 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
-
3 seats
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.6 m
Front Headroom
-
984 mm
Rear Headroom
-
947 mm
Front Legroom
-
1047 mm
Rear Legroom
-
881 mm
Spec
GLE Coupé
Transit Custom
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
-
Not Available
Rear Suspension
-
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
GLE Coupé
Transit Custom
Load Bed Length
-
2602 mm
Load Bed Width
-
1392 mm
Climate Control
-
Not Available
Power Windows
-
Not Available
Keyless Entry
-
Not Available
Push Button Start
-
Not Available
Wireless Charging
-
Not Available
Sunroof
-
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
AC Type
-
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
2602 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
1392 mm
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
transit-custom
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
base
Variant Role
-
Commercial utility derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
GLE Coupé
Transit Custom
Gearbox
-
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
-
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
-
6
Transmission Type
-
Manual
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
-
Manual
Drivetrain
-
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
-
Manual
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
-
6
Spec
GLE Coupé
Transit Custom
Claimed Mileage
-
12.2 km/l
City Mileage
-
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
-
14.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
-
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
-
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
-
12.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
-
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
GLE Coupé
Transit Custom
Airbags
-
Front passenger and side airbags
ABS
-
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
-
Not Available
Traction Control
-
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Not Available
Brake Assist
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
AEB
-
Not Available
BA
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
-
Not Available
Driver Airbag
-
Not Available
EBD
-
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
-
Not Available
Hill Hold
-
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Not Available
Side Airbags
-
Not Available
Stability Control
-
Not Available
TCS
-
Not Available
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
ABS EBD
-
Not Available
Spec
GLE Coupé
Transit Custom
Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
-
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
-
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
-
Not Available
Auto Wipers
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera
-
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Around View Monitor
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
GLE Coupé
Transit Custom
Seat Material
-
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
-
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
60 40 Split Seat
-
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transit Custom grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Seat Trim
-
Not Applicable
Spec
GLE Coupé
Transit Custom
Infotainment System
-
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
-
Not Available
Android Auto
-
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Not Available
Number of Speakers
-
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Not Applicable
USB Ports
-
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
-
SYNC
Infotainment Screen
-
SYNC
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Touchscreen
-
SYNC
Spec
GLE Coupé
Transit Custom
LED Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
-
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Body Type
-
Van
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Headlights
-
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
GLE Coupé
Transit Custom
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
130 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
130 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
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
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
GLE Coupé
Transit Custom
Tyre Size
-
Not Available
Front Brake Type
-
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
-
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
GLE Coupé
Transit Custom
Maintenance Plan
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Duration
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Spec
GLE Coupé
Transit Custom
Warranty Years
-
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
-
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
-
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty
-
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This GLE Coupé and Transit Custom 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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