Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe vs Mercedes-Benz GLE
Verdict
At RM498,888 each, this is not a price fight. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is the driver’s choice on paper: 416 hp, 500 Nm, 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h, 250 km/h, adaptive cruise and a 545-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz GLE trades pace for plug-in hybrid use, with a 31 kWh battery, 114 km EV range, 11 kW AC charging, air suspension and a longer 2,995 mm wheelbase. It is slower at 6.1 seconds and has only 490 litres of boot space, so check your daily charging habit before picking the bigger car.
AMG GLC Coupe
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe if you want the quicker SUV, the larger boot and the better driver-assist kit on paper.
GLE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE if you can charge at home or work and want 114 km of EV range with the larger body.
Key differences
- Price: RM498,888 vs RM498,888
- Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds vs 6.1 seconds
- Engine output: 416 hp/500 Nm vs 248 hp/400 Nm
- Battery and EV range: 1 kWh/no stated EV range vs 31 kWh/114 km
- Size: 4,763 mm long with a 2,888 mm wheelbase vs 4,924 mm and 2,995 mm
- Boot space: 545 litres vs 490 litres
AMG GLC Coupe
- Much quicker: 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h versus 6.1 seconds
- Higher top speed at 250 km/h versus 210 km/h
- Gets adaptive cruise control and a head-up display
- No plug-in EV range or AC charging provision listed
- Shorter wheelbase: 2,888 mm versus 2,995 mm
- Smaller fuel tank: 62 litres versus 85 litres
GLE
- 31 kWh plug-in hybrid battery with 114 km EV range
- Airmatic air suspension with ADS Plus
- Powered front seats with massage and ventilation
- Slower: 6.1 seconds to 100 km/h versus 4.8 seconds
- Smaller boot despite the larger body: 490 litres versus 545 litres
- Gets passive cruise control and no head-up display
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 498,888 | RM 498,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | 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 with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with PHEV Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 416 hp✓ | 248 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 400 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 13 hp | 154 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 150 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 1 kWh | 31 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 114 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Daimler | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds✓ | 6.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,763 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,947 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,685 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 545 litres✓ | 490 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R21 | 275/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 315/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental SportContact 7 | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Cross-drilled Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| 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 Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| 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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on two rear passenger 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 Matrix LEDs | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:20 Split-folding | 40:20:40 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 | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade | Sunroof Shade & Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker Burmester Sound System | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with 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 | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with Surround View 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 | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 440 | 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.
AMG GLC Coupe vs GLE FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe or Mercedes-Benz GLE better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is better for performance and boot space. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is better if you can use its 114 km EV range and want the larger, air-suspended SUV.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference. Both the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe and Mercedes-Benz GLE are priced at RM498,888.
Which one is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz GLE takes 6.1 seconds and has a lower 210 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h.