Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe
Verdict
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs RM588,800, while the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is RM498,888. The Mercedes is the quicker buy on paper: 416 hp, 500 Nm and 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h against 246 hp, 365 Nm and 6.7 seconds. The Velar answers with space, a 673-litre boot versus 545 litres, plus a five-year warranty. Malaysian buyers choosing with the calculator will notice the RM89,912 saving on the CKD Mercedes; choosing by luggage room and size points the other way.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if you want the larger SUV, the bigger 673-litre boot and the longer five-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe if you want much stronger performance, standard auto emergency braking and the lower RM498,888 price.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Velar RM588,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe RM498,888
- Power and torque: Velar 246 hp/365 Nm; AMG GLC Coupe 416 hp/500 Nm
- Acceleration and top speed: Velar 0-100 km/h in 6.7 s and 217 km/h; AMG GLC Coupe 4.8 s and 250 km/h
- Boot space: Velar 673 litres; AMG GLC Coupe 545 litres
- Size: Velar 4,803 mm long and 2,145 mm wide; AMG GLC Coupe 4,763 mm long and 1,890 mm wide
- Safety and warranty: Velar 6 airbags/no AEB listed/5 years; AMG GLC Coupe 7 airbags/AEB/4 years
Range Rover Velar
- Larger 673-litre boot
- Longer five-year warranty
- Stated 7.6 L/100 km fuel economy
- RM89,912 more expensive
- Much slower 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Auto emergency braking not listed
AMG GLC Coupe
- Far stronger 416 hp and 500 Nm outputs
- Quicker 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Seven airbags and auto emergency braking
- Smaller 545-litre boot
- Shorter four-year warranty
- No fuel economy figure listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 588,800 | RM 498,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,997 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 246 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s | 4.8 s✓ |
| Top speed | 217 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 1.0 kWh |
| CO₂ | 173 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,803 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 2,145 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Boot space | 673 L✓ | 545 L |
| Fuel tank | 63 L | 62 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | 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.
Range Rover Velar vs AMG GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Velar or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe better?
For performance and safety kit, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is better: 416 hp, 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h, seven airbags and AEB. For space and warranty, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar wins with 673 litres and five years.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs RM588,800 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe costs RM498,888, so the Velar is RM89,912 more expensive.
Which one has the bigger boot?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has the bigger boot at 673 litres. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe has 545 litres, so the Velar gives you 128 litres more luggage space.