Verdict
At RM498,800 for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque and RM498,888 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe, the RM88 gap is effectively irrelevant. The Mercedes delivers 416 hp and 500 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h time to 4.8 seconds against the Evoque’s 200 hp, 320 Nm and 8.6 seconds. It also gets seven airbags, a 360-degree camera and auto parking. But the Evoque carries 46 litres more luggage and has a 67-litre tank, while its 4,371 mm length is 392 mm shorter for tighter Malaysian parking spaces.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque if you want the larger 591-litre boot, a 67-litre fuel tank and a substantially shorter 4,371 mm body.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe if you want 416 hp, 500 Nm, a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time and more parking assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Power: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 200 hp; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 416 hp.
- Torque: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 320 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 8.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 4.8 seconds.
- Length: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 4,371 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 4,763 mm.
- Boot space: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 591 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 545 litres.
- Airbags: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque six; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe seven.
Range Rover Evoque
- 591-litre boot, 46 litres larger than the Mercedes-Benz.
- 67-litre fuel tank versus 62 litres.
- Five-year, 150,000 km manufacturer warranty.
- 200 hp and 320 Nm trail the Mercedes-Benz’s 416 hp and 500 Nm.
- 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time is 3.8 seconds slower.
- No 360-degree camera or auto parking.
AMG GLC Coupe
- 416 hp and 500 Nm with a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag.
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and contactless powered boot opening.
- 545-litre boot is 46 litres smaller than the Evoque’s.
- 4,763 mm body is 392 mm longer than the Evoque’s.
- Four-year warranty is a year shorter than the Evoque’s five-year cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM498,800✓ | RM498,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 200 hp at 5,500 rpm | 416 hp at 6,750 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 320 Nm at 1,300 rpm | 500 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.3 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 150 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | ZF 9HP | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.6 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 216 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,371 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,996 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,649 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,681 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 67 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 591 litres✓ | 545 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 5137 Alloys | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 5137 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 | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer 2nd row passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Headlights | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Power Lumbar | 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 5 USBs, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 11.4" Pivi Pro Infotainment with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 11-speaker Meridian Sound System (400W) | 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 | Powered boot | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 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 Range Rover Evoque & AMG GLC Coupe for sale
Range Rover Evoque vs AMG GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is the stronger all-round pick for outright performance and driver-assistance equipment, with 416 hp, 500 Nm, seven airbags, a 360-degree camera and auto parking. Choose the Evoque for its bigger boot and shorter body.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe costs RM88 more than the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, so price should not decide this pairing.
Which is quicker, the Evoque or AMG GLC Coupe?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds versus 8.6 seconds for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. Its 416 hp and 500 Nm also far exceed the Evoque’s 200 hp and 320 Nm.
