Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe costs RM425,888, undercutting the RM480,128 Alfa Romeo Stelvio by RM54,240, yet brings a 31.2-kWh battery, 131 km EV range and 11-kW AC charging. It is also roomier where it counts, with a 2,888-mm wheelbase and 545-litre boot. The Stelvio answers with 276 hp, 400 Nm and a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time, against 6.3 seconds. Pick the Alfa for outright petrol performance; pick the Mercedes if you can charge regularly and want more everyday equipment.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if 276 hp, 400 Nm, a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h sprint and a five-year warranty matter more than plug-in capability.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe if you want to spend RM54,240 less, can use its 131 km EV range and prefer the larger boot, sunroof and 360-degree camera.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Stelvio RM480,128; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM425,888.
- Performance: Stelvio 276 hp, 400 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds; GLC Coupe 201 hp, 320 Nm and 6.3 seconds.
- Electrification: Stelvio has no motor or battery; GLC Coupe has one 127-hp, 440-Nm motor and a 31.2-kWh battery.
- EV range and AC charging: Stelvio has neither; GLC Coupe delivers 131 km and charges at up to 11 kW AC.
- Space: Stelvio has a 2,818-mm wheelbase and 525-litre boot; GLC Coupe measures 2,888 mm between the axles with 545 litres.
- Warranty: Stelvio gets five years/150,000 km; GLC Coupe gets four years with unlimited mileage.
Stelvio
- 276 hp and 400 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds.
- Eight airbags versus seven.
- Five-year warranty versus four years.
- RM54,240 dearer.
- No plug-in hybrid system, EV range or AC charging.
- Smaller 525-litre boot and shorter 2,818-mm wheelbase.
GLC Coupe
- 131 km EV range from a 31.2-kWh battery, with 11-kW AC charging.
- 545-litre boot, sunroof and hands-free powered boot.
- 11.9-inch MBUX touchscreen, 15-speaker Burmester audio and 360-degree camera.
- Slower 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.7 seconds.
- Its petrol engine makes 201 hp and 320 Nm, versus 276 hp and 400 Nm.
- Four-year warranty is a year shorter.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM480,128 | RM425,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | 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 at 5,250 rpm✓ | 201 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 2,250 rpm✓ | 320 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90 mm | 83 mm × 92.4 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 | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds✓ | 6.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h | 246 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,687 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,648 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,818 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,945 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 64 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres | 545 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag) | 7 (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, 2 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 | Power Boot | 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.
Used Stelvio & GLC Coupe for sale
Stelvio vs GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe better?
The GLC Coupe is the more rounded Malaysian ownership choice: it is RM54,240 cheaper, has 131 km of EV range and more luggage space. Choose the Stelvio if its quicker 5.7-second sprint, 276 hp and 400 Nm are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is RM54,240 cheaper than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
Can the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe be driven on electric power?
Yes. The GLC Coupe is a petrol plug-in hybrid with a 31.2-kWh battery, one electric motor and a stated EV range of 131 km. It supports AC charging at up to 11 kW; the Stelvio has no electric motor or battery.
