Verdict
At RM388,800, the BMW 3 Series M undercuts the RM498,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe by RM110,088 and is quicker from 0-100 km/h, taking 4.4 seconds against 4.8 seconds despite giving away 29 hp. The Mercedes counters with SUV practicality: a 545-litre boot, five doors and a 1,699-mm roofline versus the BMW’s 480 litres, four doors and 1,440 mm. For Malaysian running costs, the BMW’s RM2,125 annual road tax is steep beside the Mercedes’ RM440, while the latter also gets four years of manufacturer warranty.
Pick the BMW 3 Series M if a RM110,088 saving, 4.4-second acceleration and sedan handling hardware matter more than SUV space.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe if you need the 545-litre boot, five-door access, lower RM440 road tax and a four-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 3 Series M RM388,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe RM498,888.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW 3 Series M 4.4 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 4.8 seconds.
- Power: BMW 3 Series M 387 hp; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 416 hp.
- Boot space: BMW 3 Series M 480 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 545 litres.
- Annual road tax: BMW 3 Series M RM2,125; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe RM440.
- Manufacturer warranty: BMW 3 Series M two years; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe four years.
3 Series M
- 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds
- RM110,088 lower purchase price
- Adaptive M Suspension, Variable Sport Steering and M Sport Differential
- 480-litre boot trails the Mercedes’ 545 litres
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is two years shorter
- RM2,125 annual road tax is RM1,685 higher
AMG GLC Coupe
- 545-litre boot and five doors
- Four-year manufacturer warranty
- Heated front seats, panoramic glass roof and rear dual-zone climate control
- 0-100 km/h time is 4.8 seconds versus 4.4 seconds
- Costs RM110,088 more
- 416 hp does not translate into the quicker acceleration time
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 388,800✓ | RM 498,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 387 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | — |
| 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 | Steptronic Sport | 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 | 4.4 seconds✓ | 4.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,714 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,827 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,851 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 1,800 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 59 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 |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke style 792 M Bicolour Jet Black | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke style 792 M Bicolour Jet Black | 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) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, Variable Sport Steering, M Sport Differential | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 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 | LED Projectors with High beam Assistant | 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 Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | 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 Centre Armrest, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 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 | Sunroof Shade | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 16-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 with Proximity Lock/Unlock | 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 | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking, with Reversing Assist | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 2,125 | 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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3 Series M vs AMG GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the BMW 3 Series M or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe better?
The BMW 3 Series M is the better choice for outright acceleration and lower upfront cost. Choose the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe for its larger 545-litre boot, five-door body, lower annual road tax and longer manufacturer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe costs RM110,088 more than the BMW 3 Series M: RM498,888 versus RM388,800.
Which one is quicker and cheaper to tax?
The BMW 3 Series M is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds against 4.8 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is far cheaper to tax annually at RM440, compared with RM2,125.