Verdict
At RM480,128, the Stelvio undercuts the RM498,888 AMG GLC Coupe by RM18,760, yet the Mercedes brings a 416 hp/500 Nm mild-hybrid petrol drivetrain against the Alfa’s 276 hp/400 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h time from 5.7 to 4.8 seconds. It is also 70 mm longer in wheelbase and has a 545-litre boot, 20 litres ahead. For Malaysian buyers, the AMG’s extra cabin and parking kit makes the modest premium easier to justify, but the Alfa counters with eight airbags and a five-year, 150,000-km warranty.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if you want to spend RM18,760 less, prefer its eight-airbag count and value a five-year/150,000-km warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe if you want 416 hp, a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time, a larger boot and substantially richer convenience equipment.
Key differences
- Performance: Stelvio 276 hp and 400 Nm; AMG GLC Coupe 416 hp and 500 Nm.
- Acceleration: Stelvio 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds; AMG GLC Coupe in 4.8 seconds.
- Wheelbase: Stelvio 2,818 mm; AMG GLC Coupe 2,888 mm.
- Boot space: Stelvio 525 litres; AMG GLC Coupe 545 litres.
- Airbags: Stelvio 8; AMG GLC Coupe 7.
- Warranty: Stelvio 5 years/150,000 km; AMG GLC Coupe 4 years/unlimited mileage.
Stelvio
- Eight airbags, including front passenger knee protection.
- Five-year, 150,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- 64-litre fuel tank versus 62 litres.
- Slower 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.8 seconds.
- 525-litre boot is 20 litres smaller.
- No panoramic glass roof, head-up display or 360-degree camera.
AMG GLC Coupe
- 416 hp and 500 Nm with a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
- 545-litre boot and 2,888-mm wheelbase.
- Gets a panoramic glass roof, head-up display, 360-degree camera and auto parking.
- Has seven airbags to the Stelvio’s eight.
- Four-year warranty is one year shorter than the Stelvio’s five-year cover.
- 62-litre fuel tank is 2 litres smaller.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM480,128✓ | RM498,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 276 hp at 5,250 rpm | 416 hp at 6,750 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 2,250 rpm | 500 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 150 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,687 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,648 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,818 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 64 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres | 545 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:20 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker Burmester Sound System |
| 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Boot | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
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.
Used Stelvio & AMG GLC Coupe for sale
Stelvio vs AMG GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is the stronger all-round choice: it is quicker, more powerful, has 20 litres more boot space and adds a head-up display, 360-degree camera and auto parking. Choose the Stelvio for its lower price, extra airbag and longer time-based warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe costs RM18,760 more than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The gap brings 140 hp more, 100 Nm more torque, a 0.9-second quicker 0-100 km/h time and more parking and cabin equipment.
Which one is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds versus 5.7 seconds for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Its 416 hp and 500 Nm outputs exceed the Alfa’s 276 hp and 400 Nm.
