Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Volvo EC40
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz GLC costs RM329,888 against the Volvo EC40’s RM248,888, so the gap is a chunky RM81,000. For that, the GLC gives the more spacious package: 4,716 mm long, a 2,888 mm wheelbase and a 620-litre boot. The EC40 answers with EV speed and running-cost numbers, doing 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds, carrying a 70.0 kWh battery and quoting 488 km of range. It also gets a five-year warranty and RM220 road tax. Different jobs, really.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC if you want the larger SUV, the bigger 620-litre boot and a petrol-hybrid powertrain with a 62-litre tank.
Pick the Volvo EC40 if you want the cheaper, quicker EV with 488 km range, a five-year warranty and lower RM220 road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC RM329,888; Volvo EC40 RM248,888
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz GLC 7.8 seconds; Volvo EC40 7.3 seconds
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz GLC 221 km/h; Volvo EC40 180 km/h
- Size: Mercedes-Benz GLC 4,716 mm long; Volvo EC40 4,440 mm long
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz GLC 620 litres; Volvo EC40 413 litres
- Battery: Mercedes-Benz GLC 1.0 kWh; Volvo EC40 70.0 kWh
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 329,888 | RM 248,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 201 hp | 235 hp✓ |
| Torque | 320 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 s | 7.3 s✓ |
| Top speed | 221 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | 70.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | — | 488 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,716 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,873 mm |
| Height | 1,640 mm | 1,582 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,702 mm |
| Boot space | 620 L✓ | 413 L |
| Fuel tank | 62 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 440 | RM 220✓ |
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
- Larger 620-litre boot
- Longer 2,888 mm wheelbase
- Higher 221 km/h top speed
- RM81,000 more expensive
- Slower 7.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher RM440 annual road tax
EC40
- Cheaper by RM81,000
- Quicker 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- 488 km EV range from a 70.0 kWh battery
- Smaller 413-litre boot
- Shorter 2,702 mm wheelbase
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
GLC vs EC40 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLC or Volvo EC40 better?
The GLC is better for space and boot capacity, with 620 litres versus 413 litres. The EC40 is better for price, acceleration and EV running, costing RM81,000 less and doing 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC costs RM329,888, while the Volvo EC40 costs RM248,888. That makes the GLC RM81,000 more expensive.
Which one is more practical for luggage?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC has the bigger boot at 620 litres. The Volvo EC40 has 413 litres, so the GLC is the clearer pick if luggage space matters.