Verdict
Between these two generations, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C254 is the easier buy on numbers: it costs RM498,888 against RM508,598 for the outgoing C253 Facelift, yet gets 416 hp and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time. The older car has a larger 2,996 cc petrol engine and 520 Nm, but its RM1,634 annual road tax hurts beside the C254’s RM440. You also get 545 litres of boot space versus 500 litres, a 2,888 mm wheelbase versus 2,873 mm, and four years of warranty instead of two.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C253 Facelift if you want the larger 2,996 cc petrol engine, 520 Nm and a conventional automatic, and can live with the RM1,634 road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C254 if you want the cheaper newer-generation car with 416 hp, more boot space and a four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: C253 Facelift RM508,598; C254 RM498,888
- Engine and fuel type: C253 Facelift 2,996 cc petrol; C254 1,999 cc petrol hybrid/REV with 1.0 kWh battery
- Output: C253 Facelift 385 hp and 520 Nm; C254 416 hp and 500 Nm
- Performance: C253 Facelift 0-100 km/h in 4.9 s and 250 km/h; C254 4.8 s and 250 km/h
- Size and boot: C253 Facelift 4,732 mm long with 500 L boot; C254 4,763 mm long with 545 L boot
- Ownership: C253 Facelift 2-year warranty and RM1,634 road tax; C254 4-year warranty and RM440 road tax
C253 Facelift
- 520 Nm, which is 20 Nm more than the C254
- 66-litre fuel tank versus the C254’s 62 litres
- Conventional automatic gearbox
- Costs RM9,710 more
- Road tax is RM1,634 a year
- Two-year warranty and 500-litre boot trail the C254
C254
- Costs RM9,710 less
- 416 hp and 4.8-second 0-100 km/h
- 545-litre boot and four-year warranty
- 500 Nm is 20 Nm down on the C253 Facelift
- 62-litre fuel tank is smaller
- Smaller 1,999 cc engine than the C253 Facelift’s 2,996 cc unit
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM508,598 | RM498,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,634 | RM440✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 2,996 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 385 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Torque | 520 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 88 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 150 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 9G-TRONIC | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Daimler |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.9 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 203 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,732 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,602 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 1,855 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 66 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 545 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R21 | 265/40R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/35R21 | 275/35R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental ContiSportContact 5P | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloy 5-Twin Spoke Alloys | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloy 5-Twin Spoke Alloys | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Air Body Control | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLC | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver 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 on two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | PRE-SAFE Brake, Full Auto Brake | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated, Ventilated | 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (3 colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual rear door window shades | Rear Windows, Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.25-inch MBUX Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Burmester Surround Sound System with 13 Speakers, 590 watt | 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 | 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, contactless 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 Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger | — |
| 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.
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C253 Facelift vs C254 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C253 Facelift or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C254 better?
The C254 is better for most buyers. It costs RM9,710 less, is 0.1 s quicker to 100 km/h, has 45 litres more boot space, lower annual road tax and double the warranty. Choose the C253 Facelift only for the larger engine, extra torque and conventional automatic.
What is the price difference?
The C254 is RM9,710 cheaper: RM498,888 versus RM508,598 for the C253 Facelift. Its annual road tax is also RM1,194 lower, at RM440 instead of RM1,634.
Which one is quicker?
The C254 is marginally quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds against the C253 Facelift’s 4.9 seconds. Both have the same 250 km/h top speed.
