Verdict
At RM440,078, the Giulia costs RM14,190 more than the RM425,888 GLC Coupe, yet its 276 hp/400 Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine and 1,490 kg kerb weight deliver 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, 0.6 seconds ahead. The Mercedes counters with all-wheel drive, a 31.2 kWh battery, 127 hp electric motor and 131 km EV range, which matters if home or workplace charging is part of your Malaysian routine. It is also roomier on paper, with a 545-litre boot, but its annual road tax is RM440 versus RM378.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want the quicker 5.7-second 0-100 km/h sprint, 276 hp and rear-wheel drive in a lower, lighter sedan.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe if you can charge regularly and want 131 km of EV range, all-wheel drive and a 545-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM425,888.
- Performance: Giulia 276 hp, 400 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds; GLC Coupe 201 hp, 320 Nm and 6.3 seconds.
- Electrification: Giulia has no motor or battery; GLC Coupe has one 127 hp/440 Nm motor, a 31.2 kWh battery and 131 km EV range.
- Driveline: Giulia rear-wheel drive; GLC Coupe all-wheel drive.
- Boot space: Giulia 480 litres; GLC Coupe 545 litres.
- Kerb weight: Giulia 1,490 kg; GLC Coupe 1,945 kg.
Giulia
- Quicker 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 276 hp and 400 Nm from its 2.0-litre petrol engine.
- Five-year, 150,000 km warranty.
- No plug-in hybrid motor, battery or EV range.
- Smaller 480-litre boot than the GLC Coupe's 545 litres.
- No sunroof or 360-degree camera.
GLC Coupe
- 31.2 kWh battery and 131 km EV range.
- 545-litre boot and five doors.
- All-wheel drive, 360-degree camera and hands-free powered boot.
- Slower 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Heavier at 1,945 kg versus 1,490 kg.
- Four-year warranty versus five years for the Giulia.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM440,078 | RM425,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM378✓ | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Plug-in Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 276 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 320 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 127 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 31.2 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 131 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds✓ | 6.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 246 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 1,490 kg | 1,945 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres | 545 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot with Hands-free Access |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Giulia vs GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe better?
The Giulia is better for outright petrol performance, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds with 276 hp. The GLC Coupe is the more practical plug-in hybrid choice, with 131 km EV range, all-wheel drive and a 545-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia costs RM14,190 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.
Can the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe run on electric power?
Yes. Its plug-in hybrid system has one 127 hp, 440 Nm electric motor, a 31.2 kWh battery and a quoted 131 km EV range. AC charging is rated at 11 kW.
