Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe
Verdict
At RM480,128 against RM498,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe asks RM18,760 more than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The spend is easy to trace: 416 hp and 500 Nm versus 276 hp and 400 Nm, 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h versus 5.7, plus a 250 km/h top speed rather than 230. It is also longer in wheelbase and has 545 litres of boot space. The Stelvio counters with 8 airbags, a five-year warranty, a slightly wider body and RM438 road tax.
Stelvio
Pick the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if you want the lower price, five-year warranty, 8 airbags and can live with 5.7 seconds to 100 km/h.
AMG GLC Coupe
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe if you want the quicker SUV, with 416 hp, 500 Nm, 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h and the bigger 545-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Stelvio RM480,128; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe RM498,888
- Output: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 276 hp/400 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 416 hp/500 Nm
- Performance: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 0-100 km/h in 5.7 s and 230 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 4.8 s and 250 km/h
- Size: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 4,687 mm long with 2,818 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 4,763 mm and 2,888 mm
- Boot and tank: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 525 L/64 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 545 L/62 L
- Warranty and airbags: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 5 years/8 airbags; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 4 years/7 airbags
Stelvio
- Costs RM18,760 less
- Five-year warranty and 8 airbags
- Wider body at 1,903 mm
- Lower output at 276 hp and 400 Nm
- Smaller 525-litre boot
- Slower 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
AMG GLC Coupe
- Much stronger 416 hp and 500 Nm output
- Quicker 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Longer 2,888 mm wheelbase and 545-litre boot
- Costs RM18,760 more
- Four-year warranty and 7 airbags
- Smaller 62-litre fuel tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 480,128✓ | RM 498,888 |
| Body type | SUV | 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 | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,687 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,648 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,818 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 64 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres | 545 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | 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 | 20" Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 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, 2 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 | Power Boot | 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 438✓ | 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.
Stelvio vs AMG GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is better for pace and boot space. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio makes more sense if you want the lower price, longer warranty and higher airbag count.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe costs RM18,760 more, at RM498,888 versus RM480,128 for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
Which is faster?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is faster: 0-100 km/h takes 4.8 seconds and top speed is 250 km/h. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio does 5.7 seconds and 230 km/h.