Verdict
At RM406,800, the BMW X4 undercuts the RM425,888 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe by RM19,088, yet both reach 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. The BMW combines a 249 hp, 350 Nm petrol engine with adaptive suspension, a head-up display and automatic parking. The Mercedes adds a 31.2 kWh battery, 131 km EV range and 11 kW AC charging, which can cover many local commutes electrically if charging is available. Its 545-litre boot is also 20 litres larger. For Malaysian owners without reliable charging, the cheaper X4 is the clearer buy.
X4
Pick the BMW X4 if you want the lower purchase price, 249 hp petrol engine, adaptive suspension, head-up display and automatic parking.
GLC Coupe
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe if you can charge regularly and want 131 km of EV range, a larger boot, adaptive cruise control and a four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X4 RM406,800; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM425,888.
- Powertrain: BMW X4 249 hp/350 Nm 1,998 cc petrol; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 201 hp/320 Nm 1,999 cc petrol engine plus a 127 hp/440 Nm motor.
- Electric driving: BMW X4 has no motor or EV range; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has a 31.2 kWh battery, 131 km EV range and 11 kW AC charging.
- Boot space: BMW X4 525 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 545 litres.
- Warranty: BMW X4 two years; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe four years.
- Driver assistance: BMW X4 has passive cruise control and automatic parking; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has adaptive cruise control and no auto-parking listing.
X4
- RM19,088 less expensive
- 249 hp and 350 Nm petrol engine
- Adaptive suspension, head-up display and automatic parking
- 525-litre boot is 20 litres smaller
- Two-year warranty versus four years
- Passive rather than adaptive cruise control
GLC Coupe
- 131 km EV range from a 31.2 kWh battery
- 545-litre boot
- Adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera
- Costs RM19,088 more
- No head-up display
- No automatic parking listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM406,800✓ | RM425,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Plug-in Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 249 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm✓ | 320 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | 10 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 127 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 31.2 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 131 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 246 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 192 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,751 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 1,890 kg | 1,945 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres | 545 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Run-flat | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Suspension | — |
| 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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 60 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Collision Prevention | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| 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 | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting (6 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen BMW Operating System 7.0 with iDrive Touch Controller, Voice Control and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (464 Watts) | 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot with Hands-free Access |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| 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 | Auto-dimming Mirrors | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
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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X4 vs GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the BMW X4 or Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe better?
The GLC Coupe is better if you can use its 131 km EV range and value its four-year warranty, larger boot and adaptive cruise control. Choose the X4 if charging is not practical and you want to spend RM19,088 less.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe costs RM19,088 more than the BMW X4.
Can the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe run on electric power alone?
Yes. Its plug-in-hybrid system has a 31.2 kWh battery, one 127 hp electric motor and a quoted EV range of 131 km. It accepts AC charging at up to 11 kW.