Verdict
At RM329,888, the Mercedes-Benz GLC is RM245,112 cheaper, has all-wheel drive and a 620-litre boot, 80 litres more than the Porsche Macan Electric. The Porsche counters with a 100 kWh battery, 641 km EV range and a 355 hp, 563 Nm rear motor; its 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.1 seconds quicker. For a Malaysian buyer, the GLC is the rational choice for lower entry cost and luggage room. The Macan Electric makes sense for its much stronger EV performance, 270 kW DC charging and eight-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC if you want to save RM245,112, carry 620 litres of luggage and prefer all-wheel drive.
Pick the Porsche Macan Electric if 641 km electric range, 270 kW DC charging and a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time matter more than price.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC RM329,888; Porsche Macan Electric RM575,000.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz GLC 7.8 seconds; Porsche Macan Electric 5.7 seconds.
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz GLC 620 litres; Porsche Macan Electric 540 litres.
- Driveline: Mercedes-Benz GLC all-wheel drive; Porsche Macan Electric rear-wheel drive.
- Airbags: Mercedes-Benz GLC 7; Porsche Macan Electric 9.
- Warranty: Mercedes-Benz GLC 4 years/unlimited mileage; Porsche Macan Electric 8 years/160,000 km, including the battery.
GLC
- RM245,112 lower purchase price.
- 620-litre boot, 80 litres larger.
- All-wheel drive and unlimited-mileage four-year warranty.
- Slower 7.8-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.7 seconds.
- Seven airbags versus nine.
- Eight-speaker audio versus the Porsche's 14-speaker Bose system.
Macan Electric
- 355 hp and 563 Nm from its electric motor.
- 641 km EV range, with 11 kW AC and 270 kW DC charging.
- Adaptive high beam, head-up display and adaptive cruise control.
- RM245,112 more expensive.
- 540-litre boot is 80 litres smaller.
- Rear-wheel drive where the GLC has all-wheel drive.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM329,888✓ | RM575,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440✓ | RM455 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist | PPE platform, 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 201 hp at 5,800 rpm | — |
| Torque | 320 Nm at 1,600 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.4 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 23 hp | 355 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 205 Nm | 563 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 100 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 641 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 270 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-Tronic | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 221 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,716 mm | 4,784 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,938 mm |
| Height | 1,640 mm | 1,622 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,893 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,295 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 620 litres✓ | 540 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 235/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 285/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | — |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | — |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtain, Rear Side Airbags & Front Center Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 outer two rear seats | Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory & Heating | Power Adjustable Front 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 System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 8 Speakers | 10.9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 14-speaker Bose Sound System (710-watts) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 160,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 GLC & Macan Electric for sale
GLC vs Macan Electric FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLC or Porsche Macan Electric better?
The GLC is better for lower upfront cost, all-wheel drive and its 620-litre boot. The Macan Electric is better for outright pace, delivering 5.7-second 0-100 km/h acceleration, 641 km range and 270 kW DC charging.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Macan Electric costs RM245,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLC: RM575,000 against RM329,888.
How fast can the Porsche Macan Electric charge?
The Macan Electric accepts AC charging at up to 11 kW and DC charging at up to 270 kW. Its battery capacity is 100 kWh and its stated EV range is 641 km.
