Verdict
At RM396,226, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is the practical buy: seven seats, a five-year warranty, 70-litre tank and the lower entry point. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe costs RM498,888, and the RM102,662 gap mainly buys pace and hardware: 416 hp, 500 Nm, 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h, a 250 km/h top speed, AEB and a 545-litre boot. The Land Rover is slower at 8.2 seconds and has 479 litres, but it carries two extra people.
Pick the Land Rover Discovery Sport if you need seven seats, a longer five-year warranty and a lower purchase price more than outright pace.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe if you want the much quicker SUV, with 416 hp, 500 Nm and AEB fitted.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover RM396,226; Mercedes-Benz RM498,888
- Seats: Land Rover 7; Mercedes-Benz 5
- Output: Land Rover 237 hp/340 Nm; Mercedes-Benz 416 hp/500 Nm
- 0–100 km/h: Land Rover 8.2 s; Mercedes-Benz 4.8 s
- Boot space: Land Rover 479 L; Mercedes-Benz 545 L
- Warranty: Land Rover 5 years; Mercedes-Benz 4 years
Discovery Sport
- Seven-seat cabin
- Lower RM396,226 price
- Five-year warranty
- Much slower 8.2-second 0–100 km/h time
- Smaller 479-litre boot
- No AEB listed
AMG GLC Coupe
- Far stronger 416 hp and 500 Nm
- Quicker 4.8-second 0–100 km/h time
- AEB fitted
- Costs RM102,662 more
- Five seats only
- Shorter four-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 396,226✓ | RM 498,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1 | — |
| 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 | Auto 9-Speed ZF EP2 | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 199 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 197 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,599 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 2,173 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,724 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 1,841 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 479 litres | 545 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Verde | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Terrain Response System (General, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud and Ruts, and Sand) | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, 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 for two outer middle row seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function |
| Rear Seats | Manual reclining and sliding middle row with 60:40 Split-folding, Last 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 | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Last Row | 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 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 8.0" Touchscreen system with 190 watt, 10-speaker Land Rover Audio 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 Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered 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 | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 300,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/80,000 free maintenance | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 440 | 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.
Discovery Sport vs AMG GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is better for performance and listed safety kit, with 416 hp, 500 Nm and AEB. The Land Rover Discovery Sport is better for family use because it has seven seats, a five-year warranty and a lower price.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is RM102,662 more expensive than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Which one is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is much quicker. It does 0–100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, compared with 8.2 seconds for the Land Rover Discovery Sport, and its top speed is 250 km/h versus 199 km/h.