BMW iX2 vs Mercedes-Benz GLB
Verdict
The BMW iX2 is the sharper five-seat SUV here, using dual motors, all-wheel drive and 308 hp to hit 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, with a 417 km EV range and a useful 525-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz GLB is slower at 9.3 seconds and has just 130 litres of boot space, but it seats seven, has a longer 2,829 mm wheelbase and a higher 207 km/h top speed. The RM7,088 gap is small; the real choice is EV pace against extra seats.
Pick the BMW iX2 if you want electric drive, all-wheel traction, much stronger acceleration and proper luggage room for five.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLB if you need seven seats, petrol refuelling and a larger cabin footprint more than outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX2 RM283,800; Mercedes-Benz GLB RM290,888
- Seats: BMW iX2 5; Mercedes-Benz GLB 7
- Powertrain: BMW iX2 dual-motor electric; Mercedes-Benz GLB 1,332 cc petrol
- Output: BMW iX2 308 hp; Mercedes-Benz GLB 161 hp and 270 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW iX2 5.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz GLB 9.3 seconds
- Boot space: BMW iX2 525 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLB 130 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 283,800✓ | RM 290,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,332 cc |
| Power | 308 hp✓ | 161 hp |
| Torque | — | 270 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✓ | 9.3 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 207 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 64.7 kWh | — |
| EV range | 417 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,554 mm | 4,634 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,663 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,829 mm |
| Boot space | 525 L✓ | 130 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 52 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| 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
- 417 km electric range
- 525-litre boot
- Only five seats
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
- RM335 yearly road tax
GLB
- Seven-seat layout
- Longer 2,829 mm wheelbase
- Higher 207 km/h top speed
- Slower 9.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Small 130-litre boot
- Front-wheel drive only
iX2 vs GLB FAQ
Is the BMW iX2 or Mercedes-Benz GLB better?
The BMW iX2 is better for performance and luggage space, with 308 hp, AWD, 5.6 seconds to 100 km/h and 525 litres. The Mercedes-Benz GLB is better if you need seven seats and a petrol powertrain.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLB costs RM7,088 more than the BMW iX2. On paper, that extra money buys two more seats, not more power or a larger boot.
Which one is more practical for a family?
For five people and luggage, the BMW iX2’s 525-litre boot is far more usable. For carrying more passengers, the Mercedes-Benz GLB’s seven seats are the key advantage, though its boot is only 130 litres.