Verdict
At RM425,888, the GLC Coupe is RM3,000 cheaper and suits buyers who need a petrol plug-in hybrid with a 62-litre tank, 545-litre boot and 246 km/h top speed. The EX90 answers with a far larger 106 kWh battery, 617 km EV range and seven seats, while its 671 hp and 870 Nm motors cut 0-100 km/h to 4.2 seconds. Malaysian owners must budget RM1,940 annual road tax for the Volvo against RM440 for the Mercedes, and accept its 310-litre boot with all three rows in use.
GLC Coupe
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe if you want the lower RM440 road tax, a 545-litre boot and petrol-backed plug-in hybrid flexibility.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, 617 km of EV range and much quicker 4.2-second 0-100 km/h performance.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM425,888; Volvo EX90 RM428,888.
- Annual road tax: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe RM440; Volvo EX90 RM1,940.
- Electric range: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 131 km; Volvo EX90 617 km.
- Performance: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds; Volvo EX90 in 4.2 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 5 seats and 545 litres; Volvo EX90 7 seats and 310 litres.
- DC charging: Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has no stated DC rate; Volvo EX90 supports 350 kW DC charging.
GLC Coupe
- RM3,000 lower purchase price and RM1,500 lower annual road tax.
- 545-litre boot is 235 litres larger with the listed seating configuration.
- 246 km/h top speed and a 62-litre petrol tank.
- 131 km EV range trails the EX90's 617 km by 486 km.
- Five seats versus the EX90's seven.
- 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.1 seconds slower.
EX90
- 617 km EV range from a 106 kWh battery.
- Seven seats, active air suspension and 350 kW DC charging.
- 671 hp and 870 Nm motors deliver 4.2-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- RM1,940 annual road tax is RM1,500 more than the GLC Coupe's.
- 310-litre boot is 235 litres smaller than the GLC Coupe's 545 litres.
- At 2,704 kg, it is 759 kg heavier than the 1,945 kg GLC Coupe.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM425,888✓ | RM428,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440✓ | RM1,940 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Plug-in Hybrid Assist | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 201 hp at 5,800 rpm | — |
| Torque | 320 Nm at 1,600 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.4 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 127 hp | 671 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 440 Nm | 870 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 31.2 kWh | 106 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 131 km | 617 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-Tronic | — |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.3 seconds | 4.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 246 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,763 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 1,945 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 545 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/40R20 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 9 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Roof-mounted LiDAR removed on the CKD model (driver assistance functionality largely unchanged); dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processors |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam (Digital Light with Projection Function) | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats | Powered and Ventilated Nappa Leather Seats with Massage |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Yes | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Door Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker Burmester Sound System | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 watt) |
| 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 (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Hands-free Access | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| 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 | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 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.
Used GLC Coupe & EX90 for sale
GLC Coupe vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe or Volvo EX90 better?
The EX90 is better for seven-seat family use, long EV range and acceleration: it has 617 km range and reaches 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds. Choose the GLC Coupe for its 545-litre boot, lower road tax and petrol plug-in hybrid setup.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM428,888, which is RM3,000 more than the RM425,888 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe. Its annual road tax is also RM1,940, compared with RM440 for the Mercedes.
Which one is better for longer journeys?
The Volvo EX90 has the longer stated electric range at 617 km and 350 kW DC charging. The GLC Coupe has 131 km EV range, but its 62-litre petrol tank gives it a fuel-backed option once battery charge is depleted.
