Verdict
The BMW M3 Touring costs RM898,800, a hefty RM399,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe, but its 523 hp/650 Nm 3.0-litre twin-turbo six delivers 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, 1.2 seconds ahead of the Mercedes. It is also a lower, longer wagon with 500 litres of boot space and proper 40:20:40 seat folding. The AMG counters with a larger 545-litre boot, panoramic roof, heated front seats and four-year warranty. For Malaysian buyers, the BMW is the hard-driving choice; the Mercedes is far easier to justify financially and costs much less in annual road tax.
Pick the BMW M3 Touring if you want 523 hp, 650 Nm and a 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time in a five-seat wagon.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe if you want to save RM399,912, gain 45 litres of boot space and pay RM440 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M3 Touring RM898,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe RM498,888.
- Output: BMW M3 Touring 523 hp and 650 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 416 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M3 Touring 3.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 4.8 seconds.
- Boot space: BMW M3 Touring 500 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 545 litres.
- Height: BMW M3 Touring 1,446 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 1,699 mm.
- Annual road tax: BMW M3 Touring RM2,113; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe RM440.
M3 Touring
- 523 hp and 650 Nm from a 2,993 cc twin-turbo petrol engine.
- 3.6-second 0-100 km/h time, 1.2 seconds quicker.
- Adaptive M Suspension and M Sport Differential.
- RM399,912 dearer.
- 500-litre boot is 45 litres smaller.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years.
AMG GLC Coupe
- RM399,912 lower purchase price and RM1,673 lower annual road tax.
- 545-litre boot, panoramic glass roof and heated front seats.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- 416 hp and 500 Nm trail the BMW's 523 hp and 650 Nm.
- 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.2 seconds slower.
- Its 1,999 cc engine is smaller than the BMW's 2,993 cc unit.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM898,800 | RM498,888✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 523 hp✓ | 416 hp |
| Torque | 650 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 150 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission | 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 | 3.6 seconds✓ | 4.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 1,925 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 545 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, M Sport Differential | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | 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 Function | 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun 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 | 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 | Powered Boot | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| 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 | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM440✓ |
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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M3 Touring vs AMG GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the BMW M3 Touring or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe better?
The BMW M3 Touring is better for outright pace, with 523 hp, 650 Nm and a 3.6-second 0-100 km/h sprint. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is the more rational buy, costing far less while bringing a larger 545-litre boot and longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M3 Touring costs RM399,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe has the bigger boot at 545 litres, compared with 500 litres in the BMW M3 Touring.