Verdict
The Lexus RZ costs RM4,000 more, but its 71.4-kWh battery, 440-km EV range and 150-kW DC charging make it the more convincing choice for buyers with dependable charging at home or work. Its twin motors also cut the 0-100 km/h sprint to 5.3 seconds, a full second ahead. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe counters with a 62-litre petrol tank, 131-km electric range and a 246-km/h top speed, so it asks fewer compromises on long trips without chargers. Its 545-litre boot and 2,888-mm wheelbase are useful gains too.
Pick the Lexus RZ if home or workplace charging is available and you want 440 km of electric range, 150-kW DC charging and a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe if you need petrol-backed long-distance flexibility, a 545-litre boot and the longer 2,888-mm wheelbase.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus RZ RM429,888; Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM425,888.
- Battery and EV range: RZ 71.4 kWh and 440 km; GLC Coupe 31.2 kWh and 131 km.
- DC charging: RZ 150 kW; GLC Coupe no DC charging rate listed.
- 0-100 km/h: RZ 5.3 seconds; GLC Coupe 6.3 seconds.
- Top speed: RZ 160 km/h; GLC Coupe 246 km/h.
- Boot space: RZ 522 litres; GLC Coupe 545 litres.
RZ
- 440-km EV range from a 71.4-kWh battery.
- 150-kW DC charging capability.
- Quicker 5.3-second 0-100 km/h sprint and five-year warranty.
- 23 litres less boot space than the GLC Coupe.
- Shorter 2,850-mm wheelbase than the GLC Coupe's 2,888 mm.
- 160-km/h top speed trails the GLC Coupe's 246 km/h.
GLC Coupe
- Petrol plug-in hybrid system with a 62-litre fuel tank.
- 545-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Matrix high beam, sunroof and 15-speaker Burmester sound system.
- 131-km EV range is 309 km shorter than the RZ's 440 km.
- No DC charging rate is listed, while the RZ supports 150 kW.
- Slower 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time and a shorter four-year warranty.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM429,888 | RM425,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335✓ | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 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 | 308 hp✓ | 127 hp |
| Motor Torque | 435 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 71.4 kWh✓ | 31.2 kWh |
| EV Range | 440 km✓ | 131 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 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 | 5.3 seconds✓ | 6.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 246 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,805 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,635 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 2,125 kg | 1,945 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 522 litres | 545 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Aluminium in Black and Bright Machined Finish | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 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 on 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 | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam and Sequential Indicators | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Sequential Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's 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 with Lexus Climate Concierge | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 14" EMV Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Navigation, Voice Recognition, Wired Android Auto, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker Lexus Premium 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 Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation (with Smart Card Key) | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot with Hands-free Access |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on EV battery | — |
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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RZ vs GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Lexus RZ or Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe better?
The Lexus RZ is better if you can charge regularly: it delivers 440 km of EV range, 150-kW DC charging and 5.3-second acceleration. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is better for petrol-backed touring, with a 62-litre tank and 545-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus RZ is RM4,000 more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe.
Which is the better choice for long-distance travel?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is the easier long-distance choice where charging is uncertain, because its plug-in hybrid system has a 62-litre petrol tank. The RZ has the far longer 440-km electric range, but depends on charging access.
