Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe: C253 vs C254
Verdict
This is a rare case where the newer car costs less: the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C254 is RM498,888 against RM580,888 for the C253, yet it has 416 hp versus 367 hp and clips 0-100 km/h in 4.8 s instead of 4.9 s. The old C253 still brings 520 Nm against 500 Nm and a bigger 66-litre tank, but the C254 is roomier on paper, has a 545-litre boot and a four-year warranty. For Malaysia, the RM440 road tax seals it.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C253 if the deal is strong enough and you want 520 Nm, a 66-litre tank and the 2,996 cc petrol engine.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C254 if you want the stronger 416 hp car with 4.8-second 0-100 km/h pace, a 545-litre boot and lower RM440 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: C253 RM580,888; C254 RM498,888
- Engine and fuel type: C253 2,996 cc petrol; C254 1,999 cc petrol hybrid/REV with 1.0 kWh battery
- Output: C253 367 hp and 520 Nm; C254 416 hp and 500 Nm
- Acceleration and top speed: C253 4.9 s and 250 km/h; C254 4.8 s and 250 km/h
- Size and boot: C253 4,732 mm long, 1,602 mm tall and 500 litres; C254 4,763 mm long, 1,699 mm tall and 545 litres
- Warranty and road tax: C253 2 years and RM1,634 a year; C254 4 years and RM440 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 580,888 | RM 498,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 2,996 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 367 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Torque | 520 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 4.8 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.9 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 1.0 kWh |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 500 L | 545 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 66 L | 62 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,634 | 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.
C253
- 520 Nm beats the C254’s 500 Nm
- 66-litre fuel tank versus 62 litres
- Declared 8.9 L/100 km fuel economy
- RM82,000 dearer on listed price
- RM1,634 annual road tax
- Shorter 2-year warranty
C254
- 416 hp versus the C253’s 367 hp
- Quicker 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- 545-litre boot and 4-year warranty
- 500 Nm trails the C253 by 20 Nm
- 62-litre tank is smaller
- No quoted L/100 km figure
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 Malaysian buyers: it is cheaper, more powerful at 416 hp, marginally quicker at 4.8 seconds, roomier in boot space and has lower RM440 road tax. Choose the C253 only if 520 Nm and the larger 66-litre tank matter.
What is the price difference?
The gap is RM82,000, with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C254 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C253.
Which one is more practical?
The C254. It is longer at 4,763 mm versus 4,732 mm, taller at 1,699 mm versus 1,602 mm, has a longer 2,888 mm wheelbase versus 2,873 mm and a larger 545-litre boot versus 500 litres.