Verdict
At RM406,800, the CKD BMW X4 is RM19,088 less than the RM425,888 CBU Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, yet both reach 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. The X4 brings 249 hp, 350 Nm, adaptive suspension and a 525-litre boot, but its petrol-only 8.5 L/100 km rating will matter if charging is part of your routine. The GLC Coupe’s plug-in hybrid has a 31.2 kWh battery, 127 hp/440 Nm motor and 131 km EV range, plus a four-year warranty against two years. For Malaysian buyers able to charge, that extra outlay buys genuine electric running capability and longer cover.
Pick the BMW X4 if you want the lower entry price, 249 hp petrol performance, adaptive suspension and a head-up display.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe if you can charge regularly and want 131 km of EV range, adaptive cruise control and a four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X4 RM406,800; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM425,888.
- Electrified range: BMW X4 has no motor, battery or EV range; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has one motor, a 31.2 kWh battery and 131 km EV range.
- Warranty: BMW X4 has two years of unlimited-mileage cover; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has four years of unlimited-mileage cover.
- Boot space: BMW X4 525 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 545 litres.
- Top speed: BMW X4 240 km/h; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 246 km/h.
X4
- RM19,088 lower purchase price.
- 249 hp and 350 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Adaptive suspension, head-up display and parallel/perpendicular auto parking.
- No plug-in-hybrid motor, battery or EV range.
- Two-year warranty versus four years.
- Passive cruise control versus adaptive cruise control.
GLC Coupe
- 31.2 kWh plug-in-hybrid battery with 131 km EV range.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- Adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera and Digital Light matrix high beams.
- RM19,088 higher purchase price.
- Heavier at 1,945 kg versus 1,890 kg.
- No head-up display or auto parking.
| 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✓ | 201 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm✓ | 320 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 82 mm | 83 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | 5 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 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is the better fit for owners who can charge, thanks to its 131 km EV range, adaptive cruise control and four-year warranty. Choose the BMW X4 for the lower price, 249 hp petrol engine, adaptive suspension and head-up display.
What is the price difference?
The BMW X4 costs RM406,800 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe costs RM425,888, so the Mercedes is RM19,088 more expensive.
Which one is better for an owner with home charging?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. Its plug-in-hybrid system includes a 31.2 kWh battery, a 127 hp/440 Nm electric motor and a claimed 131 km EV range; the BMW X4 is petrol-only.
