Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe costs RM139,912 less at RM498,888, yet its 416 hp and 500 Nm leave the Velar’s 247 hp and 365 Nm well behind; 0-100 km/h takes 4.8 seconds versus 6.7 seconds. It also brings adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking and a 360-degree camera. The Velar makes its case with a 673-litre boot, 128 litres more than the Mercedes, plus a five-year/65,000 km maintenance package. For a Malaysian buyer, the AMG is the sharper value pick; choose the Velar only if luggage capacity and its longer time-based cover matter more.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if you need its 673-litre boot, 40:20:40 rear seats and five-year/65,000 km scheduled maintenance package.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe if you want 416 hp, a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time and far more driver-assistance equipment for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Velar RM638,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe RM498,888.
- Performance: Velar 247 hp, 365 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds; AMG GLC Coupe 416 hp, 500 Nm and 4.8 seconds.
- Boot space: Velar 673 litres; AMG GLC Coupe 545 litres.
- Driver assistance: Velar has passive cruise control and no autonomous braking; AMG GLC Coupe has adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking.
- Safety hardware: Velar has six airbags; AMG GLC Coupe has seven airbags.
- Warranty: Velar has five years/65,000 km with free scheduled maintenance; AMG GLC Coupe has four years with unlimited mileage.
Range Rover Velar
- 673-litre boot is 128 litres larger.
- Five-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance.
- Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics and Terrain Response.
- RM139,912 more expensive.
- Slower 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.8 seconds.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot system or adaptive cruise control.
AMG GLC Coupe
- 416 hp and 500 Nm with a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot system and adaptive cruise control.
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and contactless powered boot.
- 545-litre boot trails the Velar by 128 litres.
- Four-year warranty is one year shorter than the Velar’s five-year cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM638,800 | 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 | 247 hp at 5,500 rpm | 416 hp at 6,750 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 365 Nm at 1,200 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 8HP45 | 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 | 6.7 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 217 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 173 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,803 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 2,145 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,665 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,874 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 1,804 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 63 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 673 litres✓ | 545 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/45R21 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 265/45R21 | 275/35R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental CrossContact LX Sport | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response | — |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | 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 | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10" InControl Navigation Pro, Touch Pro Duo, 17-speaker 825W Meridian 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| 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 | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | No | 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 | 65,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance | — |
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 Velar & AMG GLC Coupe for sale
Range Rover Velar vs AMG GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Velar or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is the stronger buy for performance and active safety, with 416 hp, 500 Nm, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control. Pick the Velar if its 673-litre boot and five-year maintenance package are the priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs RM139,912 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe.
Which has more luggage space?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has the larger boot at 673 litres, compared with 545 litres in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe. That is a 128-litre advantage for the Velar.
