Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe makes its Malaysian debut – single GLC 250 4Matic variant, RM428,888

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Continuing on with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s three SUV model introduction today is the GLC Coupe, which made its debut alongside the Mercedes-AMG G63 Edition 463 and the GLS 400 4Matic. Like the duo, it’s available locally in only one variant form, as a GLC 250 4Matic Coupe.

First unveiled in New York earlier this year, the GLC Coupe is based on the same platform as the X253 GLC, but is 80 mm longer and 40 mm wider than the latter. A direct rival to the BMW X4, the car sits under the larger GLE Coupe in the current Mercedes hierachy.

While two exterior body style options are available for the SUV globally, we only get one, and that’s with the AMG Line pack strapped on. Styling elements include a single-louvre diamond radiator grille (with pins finished in chrome), a Chrome package and rugged-look front/rear aprons.

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Additionally, the local specification car rides on multi-spoke 20-inch AMG alloy wheels and is also equipped with a Night package.

Inside, you’ll find black leather upholstery, black piano/light longitudinal-grain aluminium trim and a leather-wrapped dashboard. Items on the standard equipment list includes an Audio 20 multimedia CD and a Burmester surround sound system, Keyless Go/keyless start, ambient lighting, a 360-degree camera and an Easy-Pack tailgate.

The GLC 250 is powered by the familiar M274 DE 20 AL 2.0 litre four-pot turbo seen in a number of other Mercedes models here, with its 208 hp at 5,500 rpm and 350 Nm from 1,200 to 4,000 rpm output numbers being identical to that found elsewhere.

Partnered with a 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmission, with permanent all-wheel drive in attendance, the GLC 250 can do the century sprint from standstill in 7.3 seconds and can reach a 250 km/h top speed.

Performance-wise, a Dynamic Select system offers five operating modes (Eco, Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Individual), while on the safety and driver-assistance equipment front, kit includes items such as Collision Prevention Assist Plus and Attention Assist.

Mechanically, there are some differences over the regular GLC. The Direct-Steer system on this one has been retuned to offer a more direct steering ratio as well as present sportier power assistance characteristics in Sport and Sport+ modes.

Elsewhere, the local car comes fitted with the standard sports suspension – no Dynamic Body Control or Air Body Control air suspension to be found here. No Off-Road package for the local car either.

Finally, pricing, and the GLC 250 4Matic goes for RM428,888, on-the-road without insurance. There’s also a version without the Burmester surround sound system plonked on, bringing the price down by RM5k (RM423,888), but we’re told that there are only limited units of those.

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Anthony Lim believes that nothing is better than a good smoke and a car with character, with good handling aspects being top of the prize heap. Having spent more than a decade and a half with an English tabloid daily never being able to grasp the meaning of brevity or being succinct, he wags his tail furiously at the idea of waffling - in greater detail - about cars and all their intrinsic peculiarities here.

 

Comments

  • Volvo XC90, X5 plug in

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  • tokmoh. on Oct 27, 2016 at 11:18 am

    Volvo XC60 > all

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  • 6th Best Selling on Oct 27, 2016 at 11:21 am

    Copy-n-paste never been so easy

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  • heybadigol (Member) on Oct 27, 2016 at 11:56 am

    The Burmester audio only costs RM5,000? Think that’s quite a good price. Unless you plan on doing up your own sound system, this box should be ticked. But what’s not so good is that small-ish screen in the centre of the dash. I mean for a car costing over RM400k, it deserves a bigger screen. The lack of off road package is not a concern cos not many will ever take this off-road. Maybe park it over some grass is as off-road as it gets.

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Oct 27, 2016 at 11:58 am

    that display unit is awful

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    • Lee Kum Kee on Oct 27, 2016 at 2:34 pm

      True, Volvo still the Bestest!

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      • Toy Yoda on Nov 14, 2017 at 8:08 am

        True, hardly use it except to turn on/off the air freshener and radio. Pathetic navigation software.

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  • Schmitt on Oct 27, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    That really is a tiny infotainment screen….

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  • Jimmy on Oct 27, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    Ultraluxurious and comprehensively equipped, in the eyes of freshie/beginner buyers in luxury market.

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  • AutoFrenz (the original) on Oct 27, 2016 at 12:55 pm

    even a toad is better looking than this…cant stand the headlights…forever ugly on every model..one headights fit all…just sack the designers…

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  • BMW X4 M-Sport is only asking for around RM360k for a brand new unit, although it’s possible due to the CKD status.
    For the difference of RM68000, Id rather go for X4… or maybe wait until GLC Coupe is CKD-ed.

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  • Tom10 on Oct 27, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    Audio 20 system on a 400 plus k car….

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    • you damn right, that is the most basic audio for merc, yet it appears in 400 plus k car

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  • Rennie a ghani on Oct 27, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    No brainer new XC90 is the one to buy at this price

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  • Mikey on Oct 28, 2016 at 10:05 am

    From the 19 comments, none “like” it. Does that mean MBM have lost the plot ?!. I guess different people have different taste. I wouldn’t mind it if I have the doe. I wonder how many units will MBM offload given the slowing economy.

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