Verdict
The RM3,000 step up to the Volvo EX90 brings seven seats, a 106 kWh battery and a claimed 617 km EV range, against the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe’s five seats, 31.2 kWh battery and 131 km electric range. It is also much quicker at 4.2 seconds to 100 km/h versus 6.3 seconds. But the GLC Coupe is 759 kg lighter, has a larger 545-litre boot and costs RM440 a year in road tax, against RM1,940 for the EX90. For Malaysian family use, the Volvo’s capability is hard to ignore.
GLC Coupe
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe if you want the larger 545-litre boot, a 246 km/h top speed and RM1,500 less annual road tax.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, 617 km of EV range and 4.2-second 0-100 km/h pace.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM425,888; Volvo EX90 RM428,888.
- Annual road tax: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM440; Volvo EX90 RM1,940.
- Battery and EV range: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 31.2 kWh and 131 km; Volvo EX90 106 kWh and 617 km.
- Performance: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds; Volvo EX90 in 4.2 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe five seats and 545 litres; Volvo EX90 seven seats and 310 litres.
- Size and weight: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is 4,763 mm long and 1,945 kg; Volvo EX90 is 5,037 mm long and 2,704 kg.
GLC Coupe
- 545-litre boot is 235 litres larger
- RM440 annual road tax
- 246 km/h top speed
- Only five seats versus seven
- 131 km EV range versus 617 km
- 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.2 seconds
EX90
- Seven-seat cabin with third-row seating
- 617 km EV range from a 106 kWh battery
- 350 kW DC charging and active air suspension
- RM1,940 annual road tax versus RM440
- 310-litre boot versus 545 litres
- 2,704 kg kerb weight versus 1,945 kg
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM425,888✓ | RM428,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440✓ | RM1,940 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Plug-in Hybrid Assist | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Torque | 320 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 127 hp | 671 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 440 Nm | 870 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 31.2 kWh | 106 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 131 km | 617 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-Tronic | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 seconds | 4.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 246 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,763 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 1,945 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 545 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Roof-mounted LiDAR removed on the CKD model (driver assistance functionality largely unchanged); dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processors |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | Powered and Ventilated Nappa Leather Seats with Massage |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Yes | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker Burmester Sound System | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 watt) |
| 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 (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Hands-free Access | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| 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 | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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GLC Coupe vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe or Volvo EX90 better?
The Volvo EX90 is the better choice for a larger family, with seven seats, 617 km EV range and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time. Choose the GLC Coupe for its 545-litre boot, lower road tax and lighter 1,945 kg weight.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM428,888, which is RM3,000 more than the RM425,888 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.
Which one is better for long-distance electric driving?
The Volvo EX90 is decisively better for electric travel, with a 106 kWh battery, 617 km EV range and 350 kW DC charging. The GLC Coupe has a 31.2 kWh battery and 131 km EV range; no DC charging rate is specified.