Verdict
For Malaysian buyers, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is the harder-driving choice: 416 hp and 500 Nm cut the 0-100 km/h time to 4.8 seconds, against the Land Rover Range Rover Velar’s 247 hp, 365 Nm and 6.7 seconds. It is also RM139,912 cheaper at RM498,888. The Velar answers with a 673-litre boot, 128 litres more than the Mercedes, plus five years/65,000 km of scheduled maintenance. Pick it for carrying capacity and longer cover; pick the AMG for pace, driver assistance and parking technology.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if a 673-litre boot and five-year/65,000 km scheduled maintenance matter more than outright performance.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe if you want 416 hp, a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time and a fuller suite of active safety aids for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Range Rover Velar RM638,800; AMG GLC Coupe RM498,888.
- Power and torque: Range Rover Velar 247 hp/365 Nm; AMG GLC Coupe 416 hp/500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Range Rover Velar 6.7 seconds; AMG GLC Coupe 4.8 seconds.
- Boot space: Range Rover Velar 673 litres; AMG GLC Coupe 545 litres.
- Warranty: Range Rover Velar five years/65,000 km with scheduled maintenance; AMG GLC Coupe four years with unlimited mileage.
- Length: Range Rover Velar 4,803 mm; AMG GLC Coupe 4,763 mm.
Range Rover Velar
- 673-litre boot, 128 litres larger than the AMG GLC Coupe's.
- Five-year/65,000 km warranty includes scheduled maintenance.
- Matrix LED headlamps, front foglamps and a space-saver spare tyre.
- RM139,912 more expensive.
- 247 hp and 365 Nm trail the AMG GLC Coupe's 416 hp and 500 Nm.
- No blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking or steering-correction lane keeping listed.
AMG GLC Coupe
- 416 hp and 500 Nm; 0-100 km/h takes 4.8 seconds.
- Blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, steering-correction lane keeping and adaptive cruise control.
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and contactless powered boot opening.
- 545-litre boot is 128 litres smaller than the Velar's.
- Four-year warranty is a year shorter than the Velar's five-year cover.
- No front foglamps listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM638,800 | RM498,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| 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, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 247 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 150 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8HP45 | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 217 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 173 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,803 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 2,145 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 1,804 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 63 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 673 litres✓ | 545 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/45R21 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/45R21 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact LX Sport | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:20 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10" InControl Navigation Pro, Touch Pro Duo, 17-speaker 825W Meridian 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | No | Yes |
| 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 | 65,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
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 Range Rover Velar & AMG GLC Coupe for sale
Range Rover Velar vs AMG GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Velar or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe better?
The AMG GLC Coupe is the stronger all-round pick on performance, active safety and price, with 416 hp and a 4.8-second sprint. Choose the Velar if its 673-litre boot and five-year/65,000 km scheduled-maintenance package are higher priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs RM638,800, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe costs RM498,888. The Velar is RM139,912 more expensive.
Which has better safety and parking assistance?
The AMG GLC Coupe has the fuller set: blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, collision warning, steering-correction lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera and auto parking. The Velar has airbags, stability control, a reverse camera and parking sensors, but not those listed assistance systems.
