Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer able to charge regularly, the EQE SUV is the sharper buy: its 90.6 kWh battery delivers 596 km of EV range, against the GLC Coupe’s 31.2 kWh and 131 km, while its 288 hp motor cuts the 0-100 km/h time to 4.9 seconds versus 6.3. It also accepts 170 kW DC charging. The GLC Coupe counters with all-wheel drive, a 545-litre boot and a 62-litre fuel tank, but its electric-only distance is far shorter.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV if you want 596 km of electric range, 170 kW DC charging and quicker 4.9-second performance.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe if all-wheel drive, a 545-litre boot and petrol-backed plug-in hybrid motoring suit your use better.
Key differences
- Price: EQE SUV RM398,888; GLC Coupe RM425,888
- EV range: EQE SUV 596 km; GLC Coupe 131 km
- Battery: EQE SUV 90.6 kWh; GLC Coupe 31.2 kWh
- 0-100 km/h: EQE SUV 4.9 seconds; GLC Coupe 6.3 seconds
- Boot space: EQE SUV 520 litres; GLC Coupe 545 litres
- Kerb weight: EQE SUV 2,560 kg; GLC Coupe 1,945 kg
EQE SUV
- 596 km EV range from a 90.6 kWh battery
- 170 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging
- Quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 520-litre boot is 25 litres smaller
- 615 kg heavier at 2,560 kg
- 210 km/h top speed is 36 km/h lower
GLC Coupe
- All-wheel drive and a 62-litre fuel tank
- 545-litre boot is 25 litres larger
- 246 km/h top speed
- 131 km EV range is 465 km shorter
- Costs RM27,000 more
- No DC charging rating and 11 kW AC charging
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM398,888✓ | RM425,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM305✓ | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Plug-in Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 201 hp |
| Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp✓ | 127 hp |
| Motor Torque | 565 Nm✓ | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 90.6 kWh✓ | 31.2 kWh |
| EV Range | 596 km✓ | 131 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW✓ | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 170 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | — | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 seconds✓ | 6.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 246 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,863 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,940 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,685 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,030 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 2,560 kg | 1,945 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres | 545 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United States (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | 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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active 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 | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround 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 & 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 | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Powered Boot with Hands-free Access |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | 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 | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year/250,000 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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EQE SUV vs GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV or Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe better?
The EQE SUV is better for regular charging, with 596 km of EV range, 170 kW DC charging and a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time. Choose the GLC Coupe only if its all-wheel drive, larger 545-litre boot and petrol tank matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe costs RM27,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV: RM425,888 versus RM398,888.
Which one has the longer electric range?
The EQE SUV has 596 km of EV range from its 90.6 kWh battery. The GLC Coupe has 131 km from a 31.2 kWh battery, a difference of 465 km.
