Verdict
The RM37,000 jump from the RM292,888 C-Class to the RM329,888 GLC buys Malaysian buyers all-wheel drive, 320 Nm rather than 300 Nm, a 620-litre boot and five doors. The GLC is also CKD and carries a four-year unlimited-mileage warranty, versus two years for the C-Class. But the sedan is the quicker machine: 0-100 km/h takes 7.3 seconds against 7.8 seconds, while road tax is a far lighter RM90 a year versus RM440. Choose space and access over pace, not because the GLC has more peak power; both make 201 hp.
C-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz C-Class if you want the RM37,000 saving, 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time and RM90 annual road tax in a lower, longer sedan.
GLC
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC if you need all-wheel drive, five-door practicality and a 620-litre boot, plus a four-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class RM292,888; Mercedes-Benz GLC RM329,888.
- Driveline: Mercedes-Benz C-Class rear-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz GLC all-wheel drive.
- Performance: Mercedes-Benz C-Class 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and 246 km/h top speed; Mercedes-Benz GLC 7.8 seconds and 221 km/h.
- Practicality: Mercedes-Benz C-Class has four doors and a 455-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz GLC has five doors and a 620-litre boot.
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz C-Class RM90 per year; Mercedes-Benz GLC RM440 per year.
- Warranty: Mercedes-Benz C-Class has two years unlimited mileage; Mercedes-Benz GLC has four years unlimited mileage.
C-Class
- RM37,000 less expensive and RM350 a year cheaper in road tax.
- Quicker 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time and higher 246 km/h top speed.
- LED projector headlamps, powered rear sunshade and rear-door sunshades.
- 455-litre boot is 165 litres smaller than the GLC's 620 litres.
- Rear-wheel drive rather than the GLC's all-wheel drive.
- Two-year unlimited-mileage warranty is half the GLC's four years.
GLC
- 620-litre boot, five doors and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- All-wheel drive and 320 Nm, up 20 Nm on the C-Class.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage warranty, heated front seats and a 360-degree camera.
- Costs RM37,000 more and annual road tax is RM440 versus RM90.
- Slower to 100 km/h at 7.8 seconds and 25 km/h lower in top speed.
- LED reflector headlamps rather than the C-Class's LED projector units.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM292,888✓ | RM329,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 20 hp | 23 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 200 Nm | 205 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 1.0 kWh | 1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-TRONIC | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3 seconds✓ | 7.8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 246 km/h✓ | 221 km/h |
| Co2 | 151 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,751 mm | 4,716 mm |
| Width | 1,820 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,437 mm | 1,640 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 1,650 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 455 litres | 620 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R18 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R18 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Run-flat | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" 5-spoke 2-tone Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 5-spoke 2-tone Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Agility Control Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, 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 on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes (7 to 250 km/h), with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (7 to 80 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Blind Spot Collision Prevention, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Prevention, Active Bonnet | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function and Adjustable Lumbar | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory & Heating |
| 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 | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 4 Front USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade, Manual Rear Door Window Sun Shades | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 11.4" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 8 Speakers | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 8 Speakers |
| 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 | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Auto-dimming Mirrors, Qi Wireless Charger, Fingerprint Scanner | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 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 C-Class & GLC for sale
C-Class vs GLC FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class or Mercedes-Benz GLC better?
The GLC is better for family use, with five doors, all-wheel drive and a 620-litre boot. The C-Class is better if lower purchase cost, RM90 road tax and quicker acceleration matter more; it reaches 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC costs RM329,888, which is RM37,000 more than the RM292,888 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Which has the larger boot, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class or Mercedes-Benz GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC has the larger boot at 620 litres. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class provides 455 litres, leaving the SUV with a 165-litre advantage.
