Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo vs Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach GLS

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.

Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo in South Africa

Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo

1.2 Executive Cargo 4AT Petrol Current
ZAR 299,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 114 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
VS
Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach GLS in South Africa

Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach GLS

GLS 600 Petrol Current
ZAR 4,614,237 ex-showroom
⚡ 410 kW 🔧 770 Nm
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo vs Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Maybach GLS: 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.

Grand i10 Cargo starts ZAR 4,353,737 cheaper Grand i10 Cargo from ZAR 260,500 · Mercedes-Maybach GLS from ZAR 4,614,237

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Grand i10 Cargo Mercedes-Maybach GLS
Maximum Power Grand i10 Cargo61 kW Mercedes-Maybach GLS410 kW
Maximum Torque Grand i10 Cargo114 Nm Mercedes-Maybach GLS770 Nm
Engine Size Grand i10 Cargo1197 cc Mercedes-Maybach GLS3982 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Grand i10 Cargo16.9 km/l Mercedes-Maybach GLS-
Ground Clearance Grand i10 Cargo165 mm Mercedes-Maybach GLS-

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Grand i10 Cargo Mercedes-Maybach GLS
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2026
Generation Current South African Grand i10 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 Original current-generation version -
Facelift Version Ending Current -
Body Style Panel van Suv
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Current South African retail range
Segment Van -
Tare Mass Kg 900-950 kg -
Vehicle Type Van -
Spec Grand i10 Cargo Mercedes-Maybach GLS
Length 3815 mm -
Width 1680 mm -
Height 1520 mm -
Wheelbase 2450 mm -
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm -
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 l -
Boot/Cargo Space 1210 l -
Kerb Weight Not Officially Disclosed -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed -
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed -
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 -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Grand i10 Cargo and Mercedes-Maybach GLS 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.

Grand i10 Cargo vs Mercedes-Maybach GLS 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.