Verdict
At RM498,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe costs RM110,112 less than the RM609,000 Porsche Cayenne, yet delivers 416 hp, 500 Nm and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time against the Porsche’s 335 hp, 450 Nm and 5.7 seconds. It is also far cheaper to tax annually at RM440 versus RM1,632. The Cayenne answers with a substantially larger 772-litre boot, 75-litre tank and adaptive air suspension. For Malaysian buyers wanting pace and equipment for less, take the Mercedes; carrying bulky loads favours the Porsche.
AMG GLC Coupe
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe if 416 hp, a 4.8-second sprint, a head-up display and RM440 annual road tax matter more than maximum cargo room.
Cayenne
Pick the Porsche Cayenne if you need its 772-litre boot, Porsche Adaptive Air Suspension and larger 75-litre fuel tank.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe RM498,888; Porsche Cayenne RM609,000
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 416 hp and 500 Nm; Porsche Cayenne 335 hp and 450 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 4.8 seconds; Porsche Cayenne 5.7 seconds
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 545 litres; Porsche Cayenne 772 litres
- Suspension: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe multi-link front and rear; Porsche Cayenne multi-link with air suspension front and rear
- Annual road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe RM440; Porsche Cayenne RM1,632
AMG GLC Coupe
- 416 hp and 500 Nm with a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- RM110,112 lower purchase price and RM1,192 lower annual road tax
- Head-up display, panoramic glass roof and rear dual-zone climate control
- 545-litre boot is 227 litres smaller than the Cayenne’s
- No adaptive air suspension
- 62-litre fuel tank is 13 litres smaller
Cayenne
- 772-litre boot and 75-litre fuel tank
- Porsche Adaptive Air Suspension
- Five-star EuroNCAP rating and powered rear doors
- Costs RM110,112 more
- 335 hp, 450 Nm and 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time trail the Mercedes
- RM1,632 annual road tax is RM1,192 higher
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 498,888✓ | RM 609,000 |
| 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 | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 416 hp✓ | 335 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 450 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 84 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 13 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 150 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | 9 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Daimler | Porsche |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds✓ | 5.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 10.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 248 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,763 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 2,194 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,130 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | 75 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 545 litres | 772 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R21 | 295/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 295/45R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental SportContact 7 | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| 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" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | 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 | — | Porsche Adaptive Air Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Knee, Front Side, Front 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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| 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 | 14-way Power Adjustable with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:20 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Remote Release |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front |
| 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 | Powered sunshades for rear side windows |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker Burmester Sound System | 12.3" Porsche Communication Manager with Porsche Connect Plus, Apple CarPlay, 14-speaker 710-watt Bose Surround 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 | Push Start 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 | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 440✓ | RM 1,632 |
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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AMG GLC Coupe vs Cayenne FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe or Porsche Cayenne better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is the sharper value choice: it is quicker, more powerful and far cheaper to tax. Choose the Porsche Cayenne for its 772-litre boot, 75-litre tank and adaptive air suspension.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne costs RM110,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe.
Which has the larger boot?
The Porsche Cayenne has the larger boot at 772 litres, compared with 545 litres in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe. That is a 227-litre advantage for the Porsche.