Verdict
At RM406,800, the BMW X4 undercuts the RM425,888 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe by RM19,088 and brings 249 hp, 350 Nm and adaptive suspension. Yet both reach 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. The Mercedes answers with plug-in hybrid hardware: a 127-hp, 440-Nm motor, 31.2-kWh battery and 131-km EV range for owners who can charge regularly. It is 55 kg heavier, but has a 24 mm longer wheelbase and a 545-litre boot. Pick the BMW for lower entry cost and stronger petrol outputs; choose the GLC Coupe for EV running and its four-year warranty.
Pick the BMW X4 if you want to spend RM19,088 less while getting 249 hp, 350 Nm, adaptive suspension and auto parking.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe if regular charging lets you use its 131-km EV range, and you value its four-year warranty, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X4 RM406,800; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM425,888.
- Petrol engine output: BMW X4 249 hp and 350 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 201 hp and 320 Nm.
- Plug-in hybrid system: BMW X4 has no motor or battery; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has one 127-hp, 440-Nm motor and a 31.2-kWh battery.
- EV range: BMW X4 has no EV range; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is rated for 131 km.
- Boot space: BMW X4 525 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 545 litres.
- Manufacturer warranty: BMW X4 two years; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe four years.
X4
- RM19,088 lower purchase price.
- Stronger 249-hp, 350-Nm petrol engine.
- Adaptive suspension, head-up display and parallel/perpendicular auto parking.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years.
- 525-litre boot versus 545 litres.
- Passive cruise control and no 360-degree camera.
GLC Coupe
- 131-km EV range from a 31.2-kWh battery.
- Four-year manufacturer warranty.
- Adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera and seven airbags.
- RM19,088 higher purchase price.
- 55 kg heavier at 1,945 kg.
- 62-litre fuel tank versus 65 litres.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM406,800✓ | RM425,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Plug-in Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 249 hp at 5,200 rpm✓ | 201 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm at 1,450 rpm✓ | 320 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | 10 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 127 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 31.2 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 131 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8 Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 246 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 192 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,751 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,918 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,864 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 1,890 kg | 1,945 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres | 545 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R21 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Run-flat | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 726 M 2-tone Multi-spoke Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Suspension | — |
| 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 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (5 km/h to 60 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Collision Prevention | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function and Bolster Adjustment | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting (6 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen BMW Operating System 7.0 with iDrive Touch Controller, Voice Control and 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (464 Watts) | 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 with Proximity Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot with Hands-free Access |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| 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 | Auto-dimming Mirrors | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 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.
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X4 vs GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the BMW X4 or Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe better?
The BMW X4 is the sharper value choice with 249 hp, 350 Nm and a lower price. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is better for buyers who can charge regularly, thanks to its 131-km EV range, four-year warranty and adaptive cruise control.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe costs RM425,888, which is RM19,088 more than the BMW X4 at RM406,800.
Which is better for daily commuting on electric power?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is the only plug-in hybrid here. Its 31.2-kWh battery, 127-hp electric motor and rated 131-km EV range give it an electric-driving option the petrol-only BMW X4 does not have.
