Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe vs Porsche Macan Electric
Verdict
At RM425,888 for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and RM430,000 for the Porsche Macan Electric, this is a tight-money fight with very different drivetrains. The Porsche is quicker, with 355 hp and 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, plus a 641 km EV range from its 100.0 kWh battery. The Mercedes counters with all-wheel drive, a higher 246 km/h top speed, a 545-litre boot and plug-in hybrid flexibility from a 31.2 kWh battery, 131 km EV range and 62-litre petrol tank.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe if you want plug-in hybrid flexibility, all-wheel drive and a slightly bigger boot.
Pick the Porsche Macan Electric if you can charge at home and want the stronger, quicker full-EV option.
Key differences
- Power: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 201 hp; Porsche Macan Electric 355 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 6.3 s; Porsche Macan Electric 5.7 s
- EV range: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 131 km; Porsche Macan Electric 641 km
- Driven wheels: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe all-wheel drive; Porsche Macan Electric rear-wheel drive
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 545 L; Porsche Macan Electric 540 L
- Warranty: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 4 years; Porsche Macan Electric 8 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 425,888✓ | RM 430,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 201 hp | 355 hp✓ |
| Torque | 320 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 s | 5.7 s✓ |
| Top speed | 246 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 31.2 kWh | 100.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 131 km | 641 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,763 mm | 4,784 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,938 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,622 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,893 mm |
| Boot space | 545 L✓ | 540 L |
| Fuel tank | 62 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 8✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 440✓ | RM 455 |
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.
GLC Coupe
- Plug-in hybrid with 131 km EV range and 62-litre petrol tank
- All-wheel drive
- Slightly larger 545-litre boot
- Lower output at 201 hp
- Slower 0-100 km/h time at 6.3 seconds
- Shorter 4-year warranty
Macan Electric
- Much longer 641 km EV range
- Stronger 355 hp single-motor output
- Quicker 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Rear-wheel drive only
- Slightly smaller 540-litre boot
- Lower 220 km/h top speed
GLC Coupe vs Macan Electric FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe or Porsche Macan Electric better?
The Porsche Macan Electric is the performance and EV-range pick, with 355 hp, 5.7 seconds to 100 km/h and 641 km range. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe makes more sense if you want all-wheel drive and petrol backup.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Macan Electric costs RM4,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, so the gap is small at this level.
Which has more boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has the larger boot, but only just: 545 litres against the Porsche Macan Electric’s 540 litres.