Lexus RZ vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
Verdict
At RM429,888 against RM425,888, the Lexus RZ costs RM4,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. For that, it gets a 308 hp dual-motor electric AWD set-up, a 71.4 kWh battery, 440 km EV range and a quicker 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time. The GLC Coupe counters with plug-in hybrid flexibility: a 1,999 cc petrol engine, 31.2 kWh battery, 131 km EV range and 62-litre fuel tank. It is slower to 100 km/h at 6.3 seconds, but has a much higher 246 km/h top speed.
Pick the Lexus RZ if you want full-electric running, stronger 308 hp output, longer 440 km EV range and the quicker 5.3-second sprint.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe if you want plug-in electric commuting with petrol backup, a 545-litre boot and a higher 246 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus RZ RM429,888; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM425,888
- Powertrain: Lexus RZ dual-motor electric; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 1,999 cc petrol plug-in hybrid
- Power: Lexus RZ 308 hp; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 201 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Lexus RZ 5.3 s; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 6.3 s
- EV range: Lexus RZ 440 km; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 131 km
- Boot space: Lexus RZ 522 L; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 545 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 429,888 | RM 425,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 308 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.3 s✓ | 6.3 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 246 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 71.4 kWh✓ | 31.2 kWh |
| EV range | 440 km✓ | 131 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,805 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Boot space | 522 L | 545 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 62 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 335✓ | 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.
RZ
- Full-electric drivetrain with 440 km EV range
- Quicker 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five-year warranty and RM335 annual road tax
- Costs RM4,000 more
- Lower 160 km/h top speed
- Smaller 522-litre boot
GLC Coupe
- Petrol plug-in hybrid set-up with 62-litre fuel tank
- Higher 246 km/h top speed
- Larger 545-litre boot
- Shorter 131 km EV range
- Slower 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Four-year warranty and RM440 annual road tax
RZ vs GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Lexus RZ or Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe better?
The Lexus RZ is better for full-electric use, with 440 km EV range and a quicker 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe suits buyers who want plug-in hybrid driving with petrol backup.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RZ costs RM429,888, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe costs RM425,888. That makes the Lexus RM4,000 more expensive.
Which one is quicker?
The Lexus RZ is quicker from 0-100 km/h, taking 5.3 seconds against the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe’s 6.3 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz has the higher top speed, at 246 km/h versus 160 km/h.