Verdict
At RM499,000, the Lotus Eletre costs just RM112 more than the RM498,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe, but they suit very different use. The Eletre brings a 112 kWh battery, 600 km EV range and 350 kW DC charging, plus a 688-litre boot and a 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time. Its RM1,440 annual road tax is steep. The GLC Coupe cuts that to RM440, has a 62-litre petrol tank, and adds driver-seat memory, heating and auto parking. Choose charging convenience and space, or petrol flexibility and extra cabin kit.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if you can charge regularly and want 600 km EV range, a 688-litre boot and quicker 4.5-second acceleration.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe if you want a 62-litre petrol tank, RM440 annual road tax, auto parking and heated memory front seats.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Eletre RM499,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe RM498,888.
- Powertrain: Eletre has two motors, 603 hp and 710 Nm; GLC Coupe has a 1,999 cc turbo mild-hybrid engine with 416 hp and 500 Nm, plus a 13 hp, 150 Nm motor.
- 0-100 km/h: Eletre 4.5 seconds; GLC Coupe 4.8 seconds.
- Energy use: Eletre has a 112 kWh battery, 600 km range and 350 kW DC charging; GLC Coupe has a 62-litre petrol tank.
- Boot space: Eletre 688 litres; GLC Coupe 545 litres.
- Annual road tax: Eletre RM1,440; GLC Coupe RM440.
Eletre
- 600 km EV range from a 112 kWh battery
- Quicker 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- 688-litre boot and 3,019 mm wheelbase
- RM1,440 annual road tax versus RM440
- No panoramic glass roof or auto parking
- No listed front-seat memory or heating
AMG GLC Coupe
- RM440 annual road tax and 62-litre petrol tank
- Auto parking, panoramic glass roof and sunroof shade
- Driver memory, four-way lumbar support and heated front seats
- Slower 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- 545-litre boot is 143 litres smaller
- No EV range or DC charging capability
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM499,000 | RM498,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440 | RM440✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 416 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 603 hp✓ | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm✓ | 150 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 112 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 600 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 seconds✓ | 4.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 258 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,103 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 2,135 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,630 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,019 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 2,490 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 688 litres✓ | 545 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R20 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 275/35R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two 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 | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:20 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 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 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio | 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, Automatic with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot 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 | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
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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Eletre vs AMG GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Lotus Eletre or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe better?
The Eletre is better for buyers with reliable charging, delivering 600 km of EV range, a larger 688-litre boot and 4.5-second acceleration. The GLC Coupe is the better fit for petrol refuelling, lower RM440 road tax and its extra convenience equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Eletre costs RM499,000 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe costs RM498,888, so the Eletre is RM112 more expensive.
Which has lower yearly road tax?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe has lower annual road tax at RM440, compared with RM1,440 for the Lotus Eletre. The yearly difference is RM1,000 in the Mercedes-Benz's favour.