BMW iX2 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA
Verdict
The BMW iX2 asks RM283,800 against the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA’s RM363,888, so the RM80,088 gap is hard to ignore. The BMW is an electric AWD SUV with 308 hp, a 64.7 kWh battery and 417 km of range, plus a larger 525-litre boot. The AMG GLA is quicker to 100 km/h at 5.2 seconds, has a much higher 250 km/h top speed and gets a longer four-year warranty. For Malaysia, this is daily EV practicality versus pricier petrol-hybrid performance.
Pick the BMW iX2 if you want the lower purchase price, EV running and the bigger 525-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA if you want the quicker 5.2-second sprint, 250 km/h top speed and four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX2 RM283,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA RM363,888
- Power and 0-100 km/h: BMW iX2 308 hp and 5.6 s; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 302 hp and 5.2 s
- Top speed: BMW iX2 180 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 250 km/h
- Battery and EV range: BMW iX2 64.7 kWh and 417 km; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 1.0 kWh and no EV range stated
- Boot space: BMW iX2 525 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 435 L
- Warranty and road tax: BMW iX2 2 years and RM335/year; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 4 years and RM436/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 283,800✓ | RM 363,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,991 cc |
| Power | 308 hp✓ | 302 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s | 5.2 s✓ |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 64.7 kWh✓ | 1.0 kWh |
| EV range | 417 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,554 mm | 4,410 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,611 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Boot space | 525 L✓ | 435 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 43 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 335✓ | RM 436 |
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.
iX2
- Lower RM283,800 price
- 417 km electric range
- Larger 525-litre boot
- Slower 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
- Shorter two-year warranty
AMG GLA
- Quicker 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- Longer four-year warranty
- Costs RM80,088 more
- Smaller 435-litre boot
- Higher RM436 yearly road tax
iX2 vs AMG GLA FAQ
Is the BMW iX2 or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA better?
The BMW iX2 is better for most daily users because it costs less, has 417 km EV range and carries more luggage. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA is better if acceleration, top speed and the longer warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA costs RM80,088 more than the BMW iX2, at RM363,888 versus RM283,800.
Which one is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA is quicker from 0-100 km/h, taking 5.2 seconds against the BMW iX2’s 5.6 seconds. It also has a higher 250 km/h top speed versus the BMW’s 180 km/h.