Verdict
At RM429,888, the Lexus RZ costs RM4,000 more than the RM425,888 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, but its 71.4 kWh battery, 440 km EV range and 150 kW DC charging make it the more convincing electric daily driver. Its 308 hp dual-motor AWD system also reaches 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds, a second ahead. The GLC Coupe counters with a 1,999 cc plug-in hybrid petrol powertrain, 62-litre tank, 246 km/h top speed and a larger 545-litre boot. Malaysian buyers with reliable charging should favour the RZ; the Mercedes suits longer petrol-backed trips.
Pick the Lexus RZ if you want 440 km of electric range, 150 kW DC charging and a quicker 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe if you need a 62-litre petrol tank, 545-litre boot and 246 km/h top speed alongside plug-in hybrid running.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus RZ RM429,888; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM425,888.
- EV range: Lexus RZ 440 km; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 131 km.
- Battery capacity: Lexus RZ 71.4 kWh; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 31.2 kWh.
- DC charging: Lexus RZ 150 kW; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe not listed with DC charging.
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus RZ 5.3 seconds; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 6.3 seconds.
- Boot space: Lexus RZ 522 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 545 litres.
RZ
- 440 km EV range from a 71.4 kWh battery.
- 150 kW DC charging and 11 kW AC charging.
- Quicker 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time; five-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty plus eight-year unlimited-mileage battery cover.
- RM4,000 dearer.
- Smaller 522-litre boot versus 545 litres.
- 160 km/h top speed versus 246 km/h.
GLC Coupe
- 1,999 cc plug-in hybrid petrol powertrain with a 62-litre tank.
- Larger 545-litre boot and longer 2,888 mm wheelbase.
- 246 km/h top speed, plus a sunroof and 15-speaker Burmester sound system.
- EV range is 131 km, far short of the RZ's 440 km.
- No DC charging rate is listed.
- Slower 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time and a four-year warranty versus five years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM429,888 | RM425,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335✓ | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Plug-in Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 201 hp |
| Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp✓ | 127 hp |
| Motor Torque | 435 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 71.4 kWh✓ | 31.2 kWh |
| EV Range | 440 km✓ | 131 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 seconds✓ | 6.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 246 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,805 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 2,125 kg | 1,945 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 522 litres | 545 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish | 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's Knee | 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 | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium 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 Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation (with Smart Card Key) | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot with Hands-free Access |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | 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 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on EV battery | — |
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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RZ vs GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Lexus RZ or Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe better?
The Lexus RZ is better for drivers able to charge regularly: it has 440 km EV range, 150 kW DC charging and a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time. Choose the GLC Coupe for its plug-in hybrid petrol backup, 62-litre tank and larger 545-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RZ costs RM429,888 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe costs RM425,888. The RZ is RM4,000 more expensive.
Which has the better electric range and charging capability?
The Lexus RZ does. Its 71.4 kWh battery delivers 440 km of EV range and accepts DC charging at up to 150 kW, while the GLC Coupe has a 31.2 kWh battery, 131 km EV range and no listed DC charging rate.
