Verdict
For just RM88 less, the BMW iX is the more convincing Malaysian buy if home or destination charging is part of the routine. Its 100.6-kWh battery delivers a claimed 602 km, against the GLC Coupe plug-in hybrid’s 31.2 kWh and 131 km, and it charges at up to 175 kW DC. The iX is also quicker at 5.1 seconds to 100 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe counters with a 545-litre boot, 580 kg less weight and a 246 km/h top speed, but its RM440 annual road tax is only RM105 lower than the BMW’s RM545.
Pick the BMW iX if you can charge regularly and want 602 km of electric range, 175 kW DC charging and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe if you need its 62-litre petrol tank for longer trips, a larger 545-litre boot and a four-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX RM425,800; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM425,888.
- EV range: BMW iX 602 km; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 131 km.
- Battery capacity: BMW iX 100.6 kWh; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 31.2 kWh.
- Acceleration: BMW iX 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe in 6.3 seconds.
- Boot space: BMW iX 500 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 545 litres.
- Kerb weight: BMW iX 2,525 kg; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 1,945 kg.
iX
- 602-km EV range from a 100.6-kWh battery.
- 175 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging capability.
- Head-up display, auto parking and 18-speaker Harman Kardon audio.
- 500-litre boot is 45 litres smaller.
- At 2,525 kg, it is 580 kg heavier.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years.
GLC Coupe
- 62-litre petrol tank alongside 131-km EV range.
- 545-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Adaptive LED Digital Light matrix headlamps and seven airbags.
- 131-km EV range is far shorter than the iX’s 602 km.
- 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time trails the iX by 1.2 seconds.
- 11 kW AC charging is half the iX’s 22 kW rate, with no DC charging rate stated.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM425,800✓ | RM425,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM545 | RM440✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Plug-in Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 201 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | — | 320 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 402 hp✓ | 127 hp |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm✓ | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 100.6 kWh✓ | 31.2 kWh |
| EV Range | 602 km✓ | 131 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 175 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 seconds✓ | 6.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 246 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,965 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 2,525 kg | 1,945 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 545 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R21 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/50R21 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero E | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Aerodynamic Style 1012 Bi-colour Alloys | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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 for 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 | LED Projector with High Beam Assist | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 4 USB-C Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-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 |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Boot with Hands-free Access |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 |
| Convenience Notes | Intelligent Personal Assistant; Flexible Fast Charger (Mode 2) included | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 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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iX vs GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the BMW iX or Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe better?
The BMW iX is better for buyers with reliable charging, delivering 602 km of EV range, 175 kW DC charging and faster acceleration. Choose the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe if petrol-trip flexibility, a 545-litre boot and a four-year warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe costs RM425,888, which is RM88 more than the BMW iX at RM425,800.
Which one is cheaper to tax and can travel farther electrically?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has lower annual road tax at RM440 versus RM545 for the BMW iX. But the iX’s claimed electric range is 602 km, compared with 131 km for the GLC Coupe.
