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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Hyundai Venue Cargo: 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.
Venue Cargo starts ZAR 1,534,065 cheaperGLE from ZAR 1,843,965 · Venue Cargo from ZAR 309,900
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Specification
GLE
Venue Cargo
Maximum Power
GLE198 kW
Venue Cargo61 kW
Maximum Torque
GLE550 Nm
Venue Cargo114 Nm
Engine Size
GLE1993 cc
Venue Cargo1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
GLE-
Venue Cargo15.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
GLE-
Venue Cargo190 mm
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Spec
GLE
Venue Cargo
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 Venue Cargo 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
Segment
-
Van
Tare Mass Kg
-
1250 kg
Vehicle Type
-
Van
Spec
GLE
Venue Cargo
Engine
1993/L4
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Engine Displacement
1993 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
198 kW
61 kW
Maximum Torque
550 Nm
114 Nm
Engine Code
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System
-
Not Applicable
Valves
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
-
Not Officially Disclosed
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
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
-
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
48.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
91.2 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
Venue Cargo
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
GLE
Venue Cargo
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
1843965 ZAR
309900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
-
309900
Starting Price Zar
-
309900
Spec
GLE
Venue Cargo
Length
-
3995 mm
Width
-
1770 mm
Height
-
1617 mm
Wheelbase
-
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
1296 l
Kerb Weight
-
1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
-
620 kg
Towing Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
-
2 seats
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Applicable
Spec
GLE
Venue Cargo
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
-
Not Available
Rear Suspension
-
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
GLE
Venue Cargo
Load Bed Length
-
1200 mm
Load Bed Width
-
1200 mm
Climate Control
-
Not Available
Power Windows
-
Not Available
Keyless Entry
-
Not Available
Push Button Start
-
Not Available
Wireless Charging
-
Wireless
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
Engine Warranty
-
4
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
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
-
900 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
-
1200 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
1200 mm
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
venue-cargo
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
Venue Cargo
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
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
-
Manual
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
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
-
Not Applicable
Spec
GLE
Venue Cargo
Claimed Mileage
-
15.4 km/l
City Mileage
-
12.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
-
18.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
45 l
Emission Standard
-
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
-
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
-
15.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
-
45 l
Combined Driving Range
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
GLE
Venue Cargo
Airbags
-
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
-
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
-
Not Available
Traction Control
-
Standard
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
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
-
Standard
AEB
-
Not Available
BA
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
-
Not Available
Driver Airbag
-
Standard
EBD
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Not Available
Hill Hold
-
Standard
Passenger Airbag
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Not Available
Side Airbags
-
Not Available
Stability Control
-
Not Available
TCS
-
Standard
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
ABS EBD
-
Standard
Spec
GLE
Venue Cargo
Cruise Control
-
Standard
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
-
Front and rear
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
-
Standard
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
Venue Cargo
Seat Material
-
Cloth
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
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
60 40 Split Seat
-
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Venue Cargo grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Seat Trim
-
Cloth
Spec
GLE
Venue Cargo
Infotainment System
-
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
-
Standard
Android Auto
-
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Standard
Number of Speakers
-
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
-
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
-
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
-
SYNC
Infotainment Screen
-
SYNC
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Touchscreen
-
SYNC
Spec
GLE
Venue Cargo
LED Headlamps
-
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
-
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Body Type
-
Van
Led Headlights
-
Halogen
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Headlamps
-
Halogen
Headlight Type
-
Halogen
Headlights
-
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
GLE
Venue Cargo
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
-
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
190 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
Venue Cargo
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
Venue Cargo
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
-
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Service Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
GLE
Venue Cargo
Warranty Years
-
5
Warranty Kilometers
-
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
-
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty
-
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This GLE and Venue Cargo 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.
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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.
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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.
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