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When choosing a car in the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Mercedes-Benz GLC. Both cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.
The Hyundai Santa Fe OTR price in Malaysia is RM 225,000 - 270,000, with a total of 3 versions, including the 2025 2.5T DCT 4WD Calligraphy 6 Seats (RM 270,000), the 2025 HEV 1.6T AT 2WD Prestige 7 Seats (RM 245,000), the 2025 HEV 1.6T AT 2WD Prime 7 Seats (RM 225,000), etc.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC OTR price in Malaysia is RM 336,888 - 336,888, with a total of 2 versions, including the GLC 200 (RM 290,000), the GLC 300 (RM 340,000), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Hyundai Santa Fe is indeed RM 111,888 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz GLC. If your budget is limited, Hyundai's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note that the few thousand cheaper might have compromises in equipment, specifically depending on your needs.
The Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is equipped with a 2.0L Turbo, horsepower 220 hp. Official fuel consumption 9.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Mercedes-Benz GLC's 2.0L Turbo has 50 more horsepower than the Hyundai Santa Fe's 2.0L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, and you won't feel like it's not powerful enough.
The Hyundai Santa Fe's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC's safety rating is 5★ (Euro NCAP), active safety systems include Premium ADAS.
In terms of safety equipment, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in function between Hyundai Santa Fe's Basic and Mercedes-Benz GLC's Premium ADAS. If you value active safety more, you can compare the function lists of both in detail.
The Hyundai Santa Fe adopts the FWD drive system.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC adopts the FWD drive system.
Both cars have the same drive system, both are FWD, there won't be a big difference in daily driving experience.
The Hyundai Santa Fe and Mercedes-Benz GLC are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and equipment, then choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, we suggest test driving both, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, the Hyundai Santa Fe and Mercedes-Benz GLC are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest everyone do research, compare quotes from more car dealers, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.
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