Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C254 is the rational Malaysian pick: at RM498,888, it is RM82,000 cheaper, its annual road tax is RM440 rather than RM1,634, and its 416 hp mild-hybrid powertrain reaches 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. It also brings a 545-litre boot, adaptive cruise control and a four-year warranty. The outgoing Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C253 counters with 520 Nm, AMG Air Body Control and ventilated front seats, so it remains the more appealing choice if ride hardware and seat ventilation matter more than running costs and newer driver assistance.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C253 if you want 520 Nm, AMG Air Body Control and ventilated front seats.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C254 if you want 416 hp, a RM82,000 lower price, lower road tax and more current assistance features.
Key differences
- Price: C253 RM580,888; C254 RM498,888.
- Annual road tax: C253 RM1,634; C254 RM440.
- Power and torque: C253 367 hp and 520 Nm; C254 416 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: C253 4.9 seconds; C254 4.8 seconds.
- Boot space: C253 500 litres; C254 545 litres.
- Warranty: C253 two years plus two-year extended cover; C254 four years.
C253
- 520 Nm versus 500 Nm
- AMG Air Body Control front and rear
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Costs RM82,000 more and road tax is RM1,194 higher per year
- 367 hp and 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time trail the C254's 416 hp and 4.8 seconds
- No blind-spot system, steering-correction lane keeping, adaptive cruise control or head-up display
C254
- 416 hp and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- RM498,888 price and RM440 annual road tax
- 545-litre boot, Digital Light headlamps and 15-speaker Burmester audio
- 500 Nm is 20 Nm down on the C253
- Multi-link suspension replaces the C253's AMG Air Body Control
- Front seats are heated but not ventilated, unlike the C253's
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM580,888 | RM498,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,634 | RM440✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 2,996 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 367 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Torque | 520 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 88 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 13 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 150 Nm✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 9G-TRONIC | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.9 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 203 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,732 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,602 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 1,855 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 66 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 545 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R21 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R21 | 275/35R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental ContiSportContact 5P | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Air Body Control | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLC | — |
| 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 two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Collision Prevention Assist Plus | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated, Ventilated | 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (3 colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window shades | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | COMAND Online with Touchpad, 8.4-inch display, Burmester Surround Sound System with 13 Speakers, 590 watt | 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 | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot, contactless opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
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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C253 vs C254 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C253 or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C254 better?
The C254 is better for most buyers, with 416 hp, a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time, lower road tax, a larger boot and more driver assistance. Choose the C253 for its 520 Nm, AMG Air Body Control and ventilated front seats.
What is the price difference?
The C253 costs RM580,888 and the C254 costs RM498,888, so the C254 is RM82,000 cheaper. Its annual road tax is also RM440 versus RM1,634 for the C253.
Which AMG GLC Coupe has the better cabin equipment?
The C254 gets a 11.9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker Burmester audio, a head-up display and rear dual-zone climate control. The C253 answers with ventilated front seats, 21-inch wheels and manual rear-door sunshades.