Verdict
At RM440,078, the Alfa Romeo Giulia costs RM58,810 less than the RM498,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe, yet still brings 276 hp, 400 Nm and an eight-speed automatic. The Mercedes answers with a substantial 416 hp and 500 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds against 5.7 seconds, plus all-wheel drive. It is also the more useful family car: its 545-litre boot beats the Giulia’s 480 litres and it has five doors. The Giulia counters with a five-year/150,000-km warranty; the Mercedes has four years with unlimited mileage.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want the lower purchase price, a sedan body and a five-year warranty while 276 hp and rear-wheel drive are sufficient.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe if you want 416 hp, all-wheel drive, a 545-litre boot and the extra parking, cabin and roof equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe RM498,888.
- Performance: Giulia 276 hp, 400 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds; AMG GLC Coupe 416 hp, 500 Nm and 4.8 seconds.
- Driveline: Giulia rear-wheel drive; AMG GLC Coupe all-wheel drive.
- Boot space: Giulia 480 litres; AMG GLC Coupe 545 litres.
- Body and doors: Giulia sedan with four doors; AMG GLC Coupe SUV with five doors.
- Warranty: Giulia five years/150,000 km; AMG GLC Coupe four years/unlimited mileage.
Giulia
- RM58,810 lower purchase price.
- Five-year, 150,000-km warranty.
- Rear-wheel drive with an eight-speed ZF automatic.
- 276 hp and 400 Nm trail the Mercedes’ 416 hp and 500 Nm.
- 480-litre boot is 65 litres smaller.
- No panoramic glass roof, 360-degree camera or auto parking.
AMG GLC Coupe
- 416 hp, 500 Nm and 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- All-wheel drive and nine-speed AMG Speedshift MCT transmission.
- 545-litre boot, panoramic glass roof and 360-degree camera.
- RM58,810 higher purchase price.
- Four-year warranty is one year shorter.
- RM440 annual road tax versus RM378 for the Giulia.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 440,078✓ | RM 498,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 276 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 150 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Daimler |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 1,490 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres | 545 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| 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 and Front Passenger Knee Airbag | 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 | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | 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 System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon 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 |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | 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 | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 378✓ | RM 440 |
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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Giulia vs AMG GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is better for outright performance, all-wheel drive, boot space and equipment. Choose the Alfa Romeo Giulia for the lower outlay and its longer five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe costs RM58,810 more than the Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Which has the larger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe has the larger boot at 545 litres, 65 litres more than the Alfa Romeo Giulia’s 480 litres.