Verdict
At RM499,000, the Lotus Eletre costs just RM112 more than the RM498,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe, yet takes a very different route. Its twin motors deliver 603 hp and 710 Nm, reach 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and carry a 112-kWh battery rated for 600 km; DC charging reaches 350 kW. The AMG has a 416-hp, 500-Nm 2.0-litre mild-hybrid petrol powertrain and is only 0.3 seconds behind to 100 km/h, but its RM440 annual road tax is far easier on the Malaysian wallet than the Lotus' RM1,440. The Mercedes also brings more front-seat comfort equipment.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if you want 603 hp, 600 km of EV range, a 688-litre boot and an eight-year/200,000-km battery warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe if you want much lower annual road tax, Malaysian CKD assembly and front-seat memory, heating and four-way lumbar support.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Eletre RM499,000; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe RM498,888.
- Power and torque: Lotus Eletre twin motors produce 603 hp and 710 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe has a 416-hp, 500-Nm 1,999-cc mild-hybrid petrol powertrain.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Lotus Eletre 4.5 seconds and 258 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 4.8 seconds and 250 km/h.
- Energy storage and range: Lotus Eletre 112-kWh battery and 600-km EV range; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 1-kWh battery and 62-litre fuel tank.
- Size and boot space: Lotus Eletre is 5,103 mm long with a 688-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is 4,763 mm long with a 545-litre boot.
- Annual road tax: Lotus Eletre RM1,440; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe RM440.
Eletre
- 603 hp and 710 Nm from two electric motors.
- 600-km EV range, plus 22-kW AC and 350-kW DC charging.
- 688-litre boot and eight-year/200,000-km battery warranty.
- RM1,440 annual road tax versus RM440 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe.
- No panoramic glass roof, front-seat heating, driver memory or four-way lumbar support.
- 340 mm longer and 245 mm wider than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe.
AMG GLC Coupe
- RM1,000 lower annual road tax.
- Driver memory, heated front seats and four-way lumbar adjustment.
- Panoramic glass roof, sunroof shade and auto parking.
- 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Lotus Eletre's 4.5 seconds.
- 545-litre boot is 143 litres smaller than the Lotus Eletre's.
- Four-year warranty is shorter than the Lotus Eletre's five-year vehicle warranty.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM499,000 | RM498,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440 | RM440✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 416 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 603 hp✓ | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | 710 Nm✓ | 150 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 112 kWh✓ | 1 kWh |
| EV Range | 600 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 seconds✓ | 4.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 258 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,103 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 2,135 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,630 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,019 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 2,490 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 688 litres✓ | 545 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/50R20 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 275/35R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two 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 | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 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 | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio | 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, Automatic with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | 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 | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View | 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 |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
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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Eletre vs AMG GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Lotus Eletre or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe better?
The Lotus Eletre is the stronger choice for EV driving, with 603 hp, 600 km of range, quicker acceleration and a larger boot. Choose the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe for RM440 annual road tax and its richer front-seat comfort features.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Eletre is RM112 more expensive: RM499,000 versus RM498,888 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe.
Which has the better warranty coverage?
The Lotus Eletre has the longer vehicle warranty at five years or 150,000 km, against four years with unlimited mileage for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe. It also includes an eight-year/200,000-km battery warranty.
