Verdict
The RM55,000 gap takes you from the 402 hp, 4.6-second AMG C-Class sedan to a 416 hp AMG GLC Coupe SUV with 545 litres of boot space, five doors and a 62-litre tank. Yet the C-Class is 0.2 seconds quicker to 100 km/h, rides on smaller 19-inch wheels and gets AMG Ride Control adaptive dampers. For Malaysian buyers carrying people and luggage, the GLC Coupe’s extra 90 litres and taller body are tangible gains. For a driver-led choice, the cheaper C-Class makes the sharper numerical case.
AMG C-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class if 4.6-second acceleration, a RM55,000 lower price and AMG Ride Control adaptive dampers matter more than SUV cargo space.
AMG GLC Coupe
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe if you need five doors, a 545-litre boot, a 62-litre fuel tank and 416 hp.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class RM443,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe RM498,888.
- Performance: AMG C-Class 402 hp and 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds; AMG GLC Coupe 416 hp and 4.8 seconds.
- Boot space: AMG C-Class 455 litres; AMG GLC Coupe 545 litres.
- Body and height: AMG C-Class four-door sedan, 1,437 mm tall; AMG GLC Coupe five-door SUV, 1,699 mm tall.
- Fuel tank: AMG C-Class 50 litres; AMG GLC Coupe 62 litres.
- Wheels: AMG C-Class 19-inch alloys with 245/40R19 front and 265/35R19 rear tyres; AMG GLC Coupe 20-inch alloys with 265/40R21 front and 275/35R21 rear tyres.
AMG C-Class
- RM55,000 less expensive.
- Quicker 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- AMG Ride Control adaptive dampers.
- 455-litre boot is 90 litres smaller.
- Four doors versus the GLC Coupe’s five.
- 402 hp is 14 hp down.
AMG GLC Coupe
- 545-litre boot and five doors.
- 416 hp and a 62-litre fuel tank.
- Auto parking and heated front seats.
- RM55,000 more expensive.
- 0-100 km/h takes 4.8 seconds, versus 4.6 seconds.
- No AMG Ride Control adaptive dampers listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 443,888✓ | RM 498,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 402 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 14 hp✓ | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 150 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 seconds✓ | 4.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,751 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,437 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 455 litres | 545 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R19 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/35R19 | 275/35R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental SportContact 7 | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers | — |
| 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 | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Two Rear 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 | Digital Light LED Projector | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings | 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 System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 4x Front USB-C, 1x Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Sunroof Shade | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker Burmester 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 & 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | 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 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 380✓ | 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.
Used AMG C-Class & AMG GLC Coupe for sale
AMG C-Class vs AMG GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe better?
The AMG C-Class is the better performance-led buy: it is RM55,000 cheaper and reaches 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. Choose the AMG GLC Coupe for its five-door SUV body, 545-litre boot and 62-litre tank.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe costs RM498,888, which is RM55,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class at RM443,888.
Which has more luggage space?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe has the larger boot at 545 litres, 90 litres more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class’s 455 litres.