Verdict
At RM43,000 less, the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is the quicker, lower-road-tax choice: its 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time beats 7.6 seconds, while its plug-in hybrid system brings a 31.2 kWh battery and 131 km EV range. The Lexus RX counters with 275 hp and 430 Nm, plus 612 litres of boot space against 545 litres. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge at 11 kW AC, the GLC Coupe is the sharper financial case; choose the RX for cargo capacity and its richer rear-seat specification.
RX
Pick the Lexus RX if you need the larger 612-litre boot and want heated, ventilated, power-reclining rear seats with a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
GLC Coupe
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe if you can charge a plug-in hybrid and want 131 km of EV range, a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus RX RM468,888; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM425,888.
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus RX 7.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 6.3 seconds.
- Powertrain: Lexus RX 2,393 cc petrol with 275 hp and 430 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 1,999 cc plug-in hybrid with a 127 hp, 440 Nm motor.
- EV hardware: Lexus RX 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: Lexus RX 612 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 545 litres.
- Road tax and warranty: Lexus RX RM754 yearly and five years unlimited mileage; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM440 yearly and four years unlimited mileage.
RX
- 612-litre boot, 67 litres larger than the GLC Coupe's.
- Heated and ventilated front and rear seats; rear seats also power-fold and recline.
- Adaptive Variable Suspension, head-up display and rear cross traffic alert.
- RM43,000 dearer and RM314 more in annual road tax.
- Slower to 100 km/h at 7.6 seconds versus 6.3 seconds.
- No plug-in hybrid EV range or sunroof.
GLC Coupe
- 31.2 kWh plug-in hybrid battery with 131 km EV range and 11 kW AC charging.
- 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time and RM440 annual road tax.
- Matrix high-beam Digital Light headlamps and 15-speaker Burmester sound system.
- 545-litre boot is 67 litres smaller than the RX's.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage warranty is one year shorter.
- No head-up display; rear occupants get air-con vents rather than a separate single-zone climate control system.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM468,888 | RM425,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM754 | RM440✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Direct and Port injection with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Plug-in Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 2,393 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 275 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm✓ | 320 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | 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 Direct Shift | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.6 seconds | 6.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 246 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,890 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 1,914 kg | 1,945 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 612 litres✓ | 545 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R21 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R21 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Multi-spoke Alloy with Hyper Chrome Metallic Machined Finish | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | 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 |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated and Ventilated | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | Power Folding and Recline, 40:20:40 Split-folding, Heated and Ventilated | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 4 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium 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 with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot with Hands-free Access |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera and 3D Function | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 | Qi Wireless Charger | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 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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RX vs GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Lexus RX or Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is the better pick for plug-in hybrid driving, acceleration and lower running tax. The Lexus RX is better if boot space, a five-year warranty, head-up display and fully featured rear seating matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RX costs RM468,888 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe costs RM425,888, so the Lexus is RM43,000 more expensive.
Can the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe drive on electric power?
Yes. Its plug-in hybrid system has a 31.2 kWh battery, a 127 hp electric motor, 131 km of EV range and 11 kW AC charging capability.