Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC wins on money kept: 61% retained after three years vs 54%, worth about R 107 633 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Stelvio | GLC | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 338 900 | R 994 839 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 23 402/m | R 17 388/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 73% | 80% |
| Retained after 3 years | 54% | 61% |
| Value after 3 years | R 716 708 | R 609 075 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 622 192 | R 385 764 |
| Value after 5 years | R 523 913 | R 454 474 |
| Our tier | Weak-franchise mainstream | Premium (established) |
Alfa Romeo Stelvio →
The Stelvio has been Alfa Romeo's volume model in South Africa since 2018, sharing the Giulia's platform and petrol engines. Pricing currently starts around R1.34 million, with the Quadrifoglio flagship above R2.2 million. It handles better than most rivals but low sales volumes mean soft resale and a thin used market.
Known for: the driver's choice among premium suvs
Mercedes-Benz GLC →
Since arriving in 2016 the GLC has become Mercedes' best-selling SUV in South Africa. It puts C-Class underpinnings into the midsize SUV shape local premium buyers favour, with a coupe body sold alongside. Consistent demand keeps used values firmer than the equivalent sedan's.
Known for: best-selling mercedes suv in sa
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio or the Mercedes-Benz GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC. It keeps about 61% of its price after three years against 54% for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, a gap of 8 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio loses about R 622 192 over three years and the Mercedes-Benz GLC loses about R 385 764. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Alfa Romeo Stelvio runs about R 23 402 per month and the Mercedes-Benz GLC about R 17 388, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.