Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe costs RM72,912 less, yet reaches 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds against the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque’s 8.6 seconds and adds a 31.2-kWh battery for a claimed 131 km EV range. That is the stronger Malaysian buy if home or workplace charging is available. The Evoque answers with a larger 591-litre boot, a proper space-saver spare and a five-year warranty, but its RM498,800 price is hard to square with 200 hp, 320 Nm and no electric running range.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque if a 591-litre boot, space-saver spare, head-up display and five-year warranty matter more than plug-in capability and outright pace.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe if you can charge a plug-in hybrid and want 6.3-second acceleration, 131 km of claimed EV range and a RM72,912 lower entry price.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque RM498,800; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM425,888.
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 8.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 6.3 seconds.
- EV range: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque none; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 131 km from a 31.2-kWh battery.
- Boot space: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 591 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 545 litres.
- Wheelbase: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2,681 mm; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 2,888 mm.
- Warranty: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque five years/150,000 km; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe four years/unlimited mileage.
Range Rover Evoque
- 591-litre boot, 46 litres larger
- Space-saver spare tyre
- Head-up display, five USB ports and wireless charger
- Costs RM72,912 more
- Slower 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time versus 6.3 seconds
- No plug-in hybrid motor, 31.2-kWh battery or 131-km EV range
GLC Coupe
- RM425,888 price
- 31.2-kWh plug-in hybrid battery with 131 km EV range
- 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time and seven airbags
- 545-litre boot is 46 litres smaller
- Four-year warranty period versus five years
- Tyre repair kit instead of a space-saver spare
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM498,800 | RM425,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Plug-in Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 200 hp at 5,500 rpm | 201 hp at 5,800 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 320 Nm at 1,300 rpm | 320 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.3 mm | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 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 | ZF 9HP | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.6 seconds | 6.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 216 km/h | 246 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,371 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,996 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,649 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,681 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,945 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 67 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 591 litres✓ | 545 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 5137 Alloys | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 5137 Alloys | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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 | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer 2nd row passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Headlights | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Power Lumbar | 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 | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 5 USBs, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 11.4" Pivi Pro Infotainment with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 11-speaker Meridian Sound System (400W) | 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 |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered Boot with Hands-free Access |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| 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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Range Rover Evoque vs GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque or Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is the better buy for most: it is RM72,912 cheaper, 2.3 seconds quicker to 100 km/h and can cover a claimed 131 km electrically. Choose the Evoque for its larger boot, space-saver spare and five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque costs RM498,800 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe costs RM425,888, so the Evoque is RM72,912 dearer.
Which has the longer warranty?
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has a five-year, 150,000-km warranty. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has four years of unlimited-mileage warranty, so it has the shorter time cover but no mileage cap.
