Verdict
The RM73,000 step up to the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe buys a major performance jump: 416 hp and 500 Nm versus 201 hp and 320 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h run from 6.3 to 4.8 seconds. It also adds 21-inch Continental SportContact 7 tyres, a head-up display and auto parking. But the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe’s 31.2-kWh battery, 131-km EV range and 11-kW AC charging make far more sense for Malaysian owners able to charge regularly. Both retain all-wheel drive, 545 litres of boot space and the same 2,888-mm wheelbase.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe if you can use its 131-km EV range and would rather save RM73,000 than chase a 4.8-second sprint.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe if 416 hp, 500 Nm, 21-inch SportContact 7 tyres and its extra driver-assistance convenience matter more than plug-in range.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM425,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe RM498,888.
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 201 hp and 320 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 416 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 6.3 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 4.8 seconds.
- Battery and EV range: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 31.2 kWh and 131 km; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 1 kWh and no EV range stated.
- Tyres: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 255/45R20 front and 285/40R20 rear Continental EcoContact 6 Q; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 265/40R21 front and 275/35R21 rear…
- Parking and display equipment: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has no auto parking or head-up display; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe has both.
GLC Coupe
- 31.2-kWh battery with 131-km EV range and 11-kW AC charging.
- RM73,000 lower purchase price.
- Same 545-litre boot, all-wheel drive and 2,888-mm wheelbase.
- 201 hp, 320 Nm and a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time trail the AMG.
- Misses auto parking and a head-up display.
- Uses 20-inch EcoContact 6 Q tyres rather than the AMG’s 21-inch SportContact 7 set.
AMG GLC Coupe
- 416 hp and 500 Nm cut the 0-100 km/h time to 4.8 seconds.
- Gets auto parking, a head-up display, heated front seats and driver memory.
- 21-inch Continental SportContact 7 tyres.
- Costs RM73,000 more.
- Its 1-kWh battery is far smaller than the GLC Coupe’s 31.2-kWh unit, and no EV range is stated.
- No airbag disable function is listed, unlike the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM425,888✓ | RM498,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440 | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Plug-in Hybrid Assist | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 127 hp✓ | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | 440 Nm✓ | 150 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 31.2 kWh✓ | 1 kWh |
| EV Range | 131 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| 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 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 246 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,763 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 1,945 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 545 litres | 545 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 for 2 Outer Rear 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 | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | 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 | Rear AC Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Yes | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | 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 | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker Burmester 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 |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Hands-free Access | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| 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 | 4 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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GLC Coupe vs AMG GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is the better fit if charging access lets you exploit its 131-km EV range. Choose the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe for 416 hp, 500 Nm and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe costs RM73,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe: RM498,888 against RM425,888.
Which GLC Coupe has the longer electric range?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is the clear choice for electric running, with a 31.2-kWh battery, 131-km EV range and 11-kW AC charging. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe has a 1-kWh battery and no EV range stated.
