Mercedes-Benz GLC: X253 vs X254
Verdict
The X254 is the newer, dearer and measurably stronger GLC: RM329,888 versus RM288,888, 201 hp/320 Nm versus 184 hp/300 Nm, and 0-100 km/h in 7.8 seconds instead of 8.7 seconds. It also moves to all-wheel drive, gains a 1.0 kWh hybrid battery, has 620 litres of boot space and a four-year warranty. The X253 counters with a lower entry price, rear-wheel drive simplicity on paper, 7.0 L/100 km quoted economy and a larger 66-litre tank.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 if you want the cheaper GLC, can accept 184 hp and 8.7 seconds to 100 km/h, and prefer its quoted 7.0 L/100 km fuel economy.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC X254 if you want the newer-generation GLC with more power, all-wheel drive, a bigger boot and the longer four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 RM288,888; Mercedes-Benz GLC X254 RM329,888
- Power and torque: X253 184 hp/300 Nm; X254 201 hp/320 Nm
- Driven wheels: X253 rear-wheel drive; X254 all-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: X253 8.7 seconds/210 km/h; X254 7.8 seconds/221 km/h
- Boot space and wheelbase: X253 550 litres/2,873 mm; X254 620 litres/2,888 mm
- Warranty and road tax: X253 2 years/RM436; X254 4 years/RM440
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 288,888✓ | RM 329,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,991 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 184 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 s | 7.8 s✓ |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 221 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 1.0 kWh |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 135 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,656 mm | 4,716 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,639 mm | 1,640 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Boot space | 550 L | 620 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 66 L | 62 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 436✓ | 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.
X253
- Lower purchase price
- Quoted 7.0 L/100 km fuel economy
- Larger 66-litre fuel tank
- Less power and torque
- Smaller 550-litre boot
- Shorter two-year warranty
X254
- Stronger 201 hp and 320 Nm output
- Quicker 7.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Bigger 620-litre boot
- Costs RM41,000 more
- Fuel economy figure not stated
- Smaller 62-litre fuel tank
X253 vs X254 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLC X253 or Mercedes-Benz GLC X254 better?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC X254 is better on the numbers: more power, quicker acceleration, all-wheel drive, more boot space and a longer warranty. The X253 only makes more sense if the lower price and quoted fuel economy matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC X254 costs RM41,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLC X253, at RM329,888 versus RM288,888.
Which Mercedes-Benz GLC has more space?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC X254 has more luggage room, with 620 litres versus 550 litres in the X253. It also has a longer 2,888 mm wheelbase, compared with 2,873 mm.