Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C254 is the rational new-car choice: at RM498,888, it is RM82,000 less than the C253, yet produces 416 hp, reaches 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and carries 545 litres of luggage. Its RM440 annual road tax also undercuts the C253’s RM1,634 by a huge margin. The C253 still has appeal for its 3.0-litre V6, 520 Nm and AMG Air Body Control, but it is slower at 4.9 seconds and has fewer driver-assistance and cabin-tech items.
C253
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C253 if you want the 3.0-litre V6, 520 Nm and AMG Air Body Control suspension more than lower tax and newer technology.
C254
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C254 if you want 416 hp, a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time, 545-litre boot and far lower RM440 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: C253 RM580,888; C254 RM498,888.
- Power and torque: C253 367 hp and 520 Nm; C254 416 hp and 500 Nm.
- Engine and electrification: C253 2,996 cc twin-turbo V6; C254 1,999 cc turbo inline-four with a 13 hp, 150 Nm motor.
- 0-100 km/h: C253 4.9 seconds; C254 4.8 seconds.
- Road tax per year: C253 RM1,634; C254 RM440.
- Boot space: C253 500 litres; C254 545 litres.
C253
- 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 with 520 Nm.
- AMG Air Body Control with air suspension front and rear.
- Ventilated front seats and 21-inch alloy wheels.
- RM82,000 pricier and RM1,194 more in annual road tax.
- Less power at 367 hp and 0.1 seconds slower to 100 km/h.
- Smaller 500-litre boot; no blind-spot system, steering-correction lane keeping or head-up display.
C254
- 416 hp, 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time and 13 hp mild-hybrid motor.
- RM440 annual road tax and a four-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- 545-litre boot, Digital Light matrix LEDs, adaptive cruise control and 11.9-inch MBUX touchscreen.
- 500 Nm trails the C253’s 520 Nm.
- No air suspension is specified, where the C253 gets AMG Air Body Control.
- Front seats are heated but not ventilated, and it uses 20-inch rather than 21-inch wheels.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM580,888 | RM498,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | 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 | 367 hp at 5,500 rpm | 416 hp at 6,750 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 520 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ | 500 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 88 mm × 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 13 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 150 Nm✓ |
| 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 | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link with Air Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloy | 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 | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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, Collision Prevention Assist Plus | 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 | COMAND Online with Touchpad, 8.4-inch display, 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 | Passive Cruise Control | 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 | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| 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 vs C254 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C253 or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe C254 better?
The C254 is the better choice on the stated figures: it is RM82,000 cheaper, has 416 hp, reaches 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, carries 45 litres more luggage and costs RM440 a year in road tax. Choose the C253 specifically for its V6 and air suspension.
What is the price difference?
The C254 costs RM498,888 and the C253 costs RM580,888, so the C254 is RM82,000 cheaper.
Which AMG GLC Coupe has the larger boot and lower road tax?
The C254 has both advantages. Its boot holds 545 litres versus 500 litres in the C253, while annual road tax is RM440 rather than RM1,634.
