Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe
Verdict
At RM625,888 against RM498,888, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV asks RM127,000 more, and the case is clear if you need a large electric family carrier. It has seven seats and a 118 kWh battery with 673 km range; charging is 22 kW AC or 200 kW DC. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is the driver’s answer, with a 416 hp petrol engine and 9-speed AMG Speedshift MCT. It does 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, not 6.1, and has 545 litres of boot space versus 195 litres.
EQS SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV if you need seven seats, 673 km EV range and proper 22 kW AC/200 kW DC charging more than outright pace or boot volume.
AMG GLC Coupe
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe if you want the quicker car, the larger 545-litre boot and a RM127,000 lower price.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV RM625,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe RM498,888
- Powertrain: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has 2 electric motors and a 118 kWh battery; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe has a 1,999 cc turbo petrol engine, 13 hp motor and…
- Performance: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV does 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and 210 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe does 4.8 seconds and 250 km/h
- Size: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is 5,125/1,959/1,718 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is 4,763/1,890/1,699 mm
- Seats and boot: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has 7 seats and 195 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe has 5 seats and 545 litres
- Battery and charging: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has 118 kWh, 22 kW AC and 200 kW DC; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe has 1 kWh with no AC or DC charging rate listed
EQS SUV
- Seven seats with seven three-point seat belts; the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe seats five
- 673 km EV range with 22 kW AC and 200 kW DC charging
- Front seats are heated and ventilated; the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe’s front seats are heated only
- RM127,000 dearer
- Slower to 100 km/h: 6.1 seconds versus 4.8 seconds
- Smaller stated boot space: 195 litres versus 545 litres
AMG GLC Coupe
- Quicker to 100 km/h: 4.8 seconds versus 6.1 seconds
- Larger stated boot space: 545 litres versus 195 litres
- Higher top speed: 250 km/h versus 210 km/h
- Five seats versus seven in the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
- No 673 km EV range or 200 kW DC charging figure
- Shorter wheelbase: 2,888 mm versus 3,210 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 625,888 | RM 498,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Luxury | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 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 |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 355 hp✓ | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | 800 Nm✓ | 150 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 118 kWh✓ | 1 kWh |
| EV Range | 673 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,125 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,959 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,718 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 2,810 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 195 litres | 545 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/40R22 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R22 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Cooper Zeon Crossrange | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Four-link Axle | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AIRMATIC with Adaptive Damping System (ADS PLUS) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front 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 | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated 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 and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 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, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 6 | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 17.7" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 12.3" OLED Touchscreen for Front Passenger; 11.6" Rear Entertainment Displays; 7" Rear Android Tablet; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround 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 Start | 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 Boot Opening | 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 | 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 |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years/250,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 455 | 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.
EQS SUV vs AMG GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is better for seven-seat EV use and long range. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is better for pace and luggage space, with a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time and 545-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV costs RM127,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe, at RM625,888 versus RM498,888.
Which one is more practical for family use?
It depends on the job. The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has seven seats and a 3,210 mm wheelbase. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe has the bigger listed boot, at 545 litres versus 195 litres.
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