Mercedes-Benz EQC vs Mercedes-Benz GLC
Verdict
At RM393,888 against RM329,888, the Mercedes-Benz EQC asks RM64,000 more and gives you the EV brief: dual motors, 402 hp, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds, with an 80.0 kWh battery rated for 437 km. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is slower at 7.8 seconds, but it is the easier family answer on paper, with a 620-litre boot, 62-litre fuel tank, higher 221 km/h top speed and a longer four-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQC if you want the quicker all-wheel-drive EV, with 402 hp, 5.1-second 0-100 km/h performance and 437 km of rated range.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC if boot space, warranty cover and petrol-hybrid convenience matter more than EV acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQC RM393,888; Mercedes-Benz GLC RM329,888
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz EQC dual-motor electric; Mercedes-Benz GLC 1,999 cc petrol hybrid/REV
- Power: Mercedes-Benz EQC 402 hp; Mercedes-Benz GLC 201 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz EQC 5.1 seconds; Mercedes-Benz GLC 7.8 seconds
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQC 495 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLC 620 litres
- Warranty: Mercedes-Benz EQC 2 years; Mercedes-Benz GLC 4 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 393,888 | RM 329,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 402 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 | 5.1 s✓ | 7.8 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 221 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 80.0 kWh✓ | 1.0 kWh |
| EV range | 437 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,761 mm | 4,716 mm |
| Width | 1,884 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,624 mm | 1,640 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Boot space | 495 L | 620 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 62 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 545 | 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.
EQC
- Much stronger 402 hp output
- Quicker 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- 80.0 kWh battery with 437 km rated range
- RM64,000 pricier to buy
- Smaller 495-litre boot
- Shorter two-year warranty
GLC
- Larger 620-litre boot
- Longer four-year warranty
- Higher 221 km/h top speed
- 201 hp is half the EQC’s output
- Slower 7.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Only 1.0 kWh battery capacity
EQC vs GLC FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQC or Mercedes-Benz GLC better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQC is better for acceleration and EV driving, with 402 hp and 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is better for practicality, with a 620-litre boot, 62-litre fuel tank and four-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQC costs RM64,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLC. That extra spend mainly buys the dual-motor EV powertrain, 80.0 kWh battery, 437 km rated range and much quicker acceleration.
Which has more boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC has the bigger boot at 620 litres. The Mercedes-Benz EQC has 495 litres, so the GLC gives you 125 litres more luggage room with the rear seats in place.