Verdict
The BMW X7 costs RM630,800 to the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe’s RM498,888, but they serve sharply different jobs. The X7 brings seven seats, a 3,105 mm wheelbase and an 83-litre tank, so it is the clear choice for carrying more people over longer Malaysian trips. The AMG is 388 mm shorter, has a 545-litre boot and reaches 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, one second ahead of the X7. Its four-year warranty also doubles BMW’s two-year cover, while annual road tax is RM440 against RM1,637. Pick space and touring hardware, or pay less for pace and a smaller footprint.
X7
Pick the BMW X7 if you need seven seats, a 3,105 mm wheelbase and air suspension at both axles.
AMG GLC Coupe
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe if you want the quicker 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time, a 545-litre boot and much lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X7 RM630,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe RM498,888.
- Performance: BMW X7 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe in 4.8 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: BMW X7 has 7 seats and 326 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe has 5 seats and 545 litres.
- Size: BMW X7 is 5,151 mm long with a 3,105 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is 4,763 mm long with a 2,888 mm wheelbase.
- Fuel tank and road tax: BMW X7 has an 83-litre tank and RM1,637 yearly road tax; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe has a 62-litre tank and RM440 road tax.
- Warranty: BMW X7 gets 2 years of unlimited-mileage cover; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe gets 4 years of unlimited-mileage cover.
X7
- Seven seats with third-row ISOFIX points.
- Air suspension front and rear, plus Executive Drive Pro active roll stabilisation.
- Heated and ventilated front seats, powered middle-row adjustment and soft-close doors.
- RM131,912 more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 5.8 seconds versus 4.8 seconds.
- Smaller 326-litre boot versus 545 litres.
AMG GLC Coupe
- 416 hp and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 545-litre boot despite its shorter 4,763 mm body.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage warranty and RM440 annual road tax.
- Five seats versus the BMW X7’s seven.
- Smaller 62-litre fuel tank versus 83 litres.
- No air suspension is listed, where the BMW X7 has air suspension front and rear.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 630,800 | RM 498,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 2,998 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Torque | 520 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Timing Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 12 hp | 13 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm✓ | 150 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 0.96 kWh | 1 kWh✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Automatic with Steptronic | 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 | 5.8 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 217 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,151 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,805 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 2,320 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 83 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres | 545 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 315/35R22 | 275/35R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Run-flats | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" V-Spoke Style 756 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) |
| Chassis Notes | Executive Drive Pro (Active Roll Stabilisation) | — |
| 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 | Electric for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Second Row Passenger Seats and Third Row Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Automatic Braking | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Laser Projectors with High Beam Assist | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function |
| Rear Seats | Power Adjustable Middle Row 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Third Row 50:50 Split Folding | 40:20:20 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Triple-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide, Sky Lounge with 6 Colours | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights with Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Door Window Shades | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, iDrive Touch Controller, 16-speaker 600W 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 | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane Keeping Assistant and Stop & Go Function | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot, Contactless Opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft Close Function, All Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Wireless Qi Charger, BMW ConnectedDrive, Concierge Service, BMW Live Cockpit Professional | — |
| 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 1,637 | 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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X7 vs AMG GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the BMW X7 or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe better?
The BMW X7 is better for seven-seat use, long-wheelbase space and air suspension. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is better if you prioritise acceleration, a larger boot, lower purchase cost and lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X7 is RM630,800 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is RM498,888, so the X7 costs RM131,912 more.
Which has the lower annual road tax?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe does, at RM440 per year. The BMW X7 is RM1,637 per year, a difference of RM1,197 annually.