Verdict
New versus outgoing, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C254 is the sharper Malaysian buy: it is RM9,710 cheaper, makes 416 hp rather than 385 hp and reaches 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, yet carries a four-year unlimited-mileage warranty. Its RM440 annual road tax is far easier to swallow than RM1,634. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C253 Facelift still makes sense as a used alternative if its 520 Nm V6, AMG Air Body Control, 21-inch wheels and ventilated front seats matter more than the C254’s 545-litre boot, Blind Spot Info System and head-up display.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C253 Facelift if you want the 520 Nm V6, air suspension and ventilated front seats.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C254 if you want lower purchase and road-tax costs, more power, newer driver assistance and a longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: RM508,598 vs RM498,888.
- Annual road tax: RM1,634 vs RM440.
- Power and torque: 385 hp and 520 Nm vs 416 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: 4.9 seconds vs 4.8 seconds.
- Boot space: 500 litres vs 545 litres.
- Warranty: two years unlimited mileage vs four years unlimited mileage.
C253 Facelift
- 520 Nm 3.0-litre V6 torque.
- AMG Air Body Control suspension.
- Heated and ventilated front seats.
- RM1,634 annual road tax versus RM440.
- 385 hp and 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time trail the C254.
- No Blind Spot Info System or head-up display.
C254
- 416 hp and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 545-litre boot and Blind Spot Info System.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- 500 Nm is 20 Nm below the C253 Facelift.
- No ventilated front-seat function.
- Multi-link suspension lacks the C253 Facelift's air suspension.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM508,598 | RM498,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,634 | RM440✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 2,996 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 385 hp at 5,500 rpm | 416 hp at 6,750 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 520 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ | 500 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 88 mm × 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 150 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 9G-TRONIC | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.9 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 203 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,732 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,602 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 1,855 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 66 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 545 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R21 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R21 | 275/35R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental ContiSportContact 5P | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloy 5-Twin Spoke Alloys | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloy 5-Twin Spoke Alloys | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Air Body Control | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLC | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, 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 | 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 | PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated, Ventilated | 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (3 colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window shades | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.25-inch MBUX Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Burmester Surround Sound System with 13 Speakers, 590 watt | 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 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, contactless opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 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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C253 Facelift vs C254 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C253 Facelift or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C254 better?
The C254 is the better new-versus-outgoing choice: it is cheaper, faster to 100 km/h, has a larger boot, more safety equipment and a four-year warranty. Choose the C253 Facelift for its V6 torque, air suspension and ventilated seats.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C254 costs RM9,710 less than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C253 Facelift.
Which one has lower annual road tax?
The C254 has much lower annual road tax at RM440, compared with RM1,634 for the C253 Facelift. That is a RM1,194 yearly difference.
