BMW iX2 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA
Verdict
At RM283,800 against RM258,888, the BMW iX2 asks RM24,912 more and turns that into a very different C-segment SUV: electric, dual-motor, all-wheel drive, 308 hp and 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz GLA counters as the locally assembled petrol choice, with a 1.3 litre engine, 161 hp, 5.6 L/100 km fuel economy and a longer four-year warranty. The BMW is quicker and has the bigger 525-litre boot; the Mercedes is cheaper, taller and has the higher 210 km/h top speed.
Pick the BMW iX2 if you want an electric C-segment SUV with dual-motor all-wheel drive, 308 hp and a much quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLA if you want the lower price, petrol convenience, a four-year warranty and 5.6 L/100 km fuel economy.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX2 RM283,800; Mercedes-Benz GLA RM258,888
- Power: BMW iX2 308 hp; Mercedes-Benz GLA 161 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW iX2 5.6 s; Mercedes-Benz GLA 8.7 s
- Driven wheels: BMW iX2 all-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz GLA front-wheel drive
- Boot space: BMW iX2 525 L; Mercedes-Benz GLA 435 L
- Warranty: BMW iX2 2 years; Mercedes-Benz GLA 4 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 283,800 | RM 258,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,332 cc |
| Power | 308 hp✓ | 161 hp |
| Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 s✓ | 8.7 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 5.6 L/100km |
| Battery | 64.7 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 100✓ |
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
- Much quicker 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Dual-motor all-wheel drive
- Bigger 525-litre boot
- Costs RM24,912 more
- Shorter two-year warranty
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
GLA
- Cheaper by RM24,912
- Longer four-year warranty
- Lower RM100 yearly road tax
- Slower 8.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 435-litre boot
- Front-wheel drive only
iX2 vs GLA FAQ
Is the BMW iX2 or Mercedes-Benz GLA better?
The BMW iX2 is better for performance and luggage space, with 308 hp, all-wheel drive and a 525-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz GLA is better for price, warranty and petrol running, with four years of cover and 5.6 L/100 km fuel economy.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX2 costs RM283,800, while the Mercedes-Benz GLA costs RM258,888. That makes the BMW RM24,912 more expensive.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The BMW iX2 is clearly quicker, taking 5.6 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz GLA takes 8.7 seconds, so the BMW is 3.1 seconds faster.