Verdict
At RM283,800, the BMW iX2 costs RM7,088 less than the RM290,888 Mercedes-Benz GLB, yet brings 308 hp, 494 Nm and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time against 161 hp, 270 Nm and 9.3 seconds. Its 64.7 kWh battery is rated for 417 km and accepts 11 kW AC or 130 kW DC charging, while annual road tax is RM335 versus the GLB’s RM100. The GLB answers with seven seats, a 137 mm longer wheelbase and a higher 207 km/h top speed. For a Malaysian family needing third-row seats, that practical difference matters more than the BMW’s much quicker electric drive.
Pick the BMW iX2 if you want 417 km of electric range, 308 hp and 494 Nm, all-wheel drive, and a 525-litre boot in a five-seat SUV.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLB if you need seven seats, a sliding second row and a 2,829 mm wheelbase for family-carrying duties.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX2 RM283,800; Mercedes-Benz GLB RM290,888.
- Performance: iX2 308 hp, 494 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds; GLB 161 hp, 270 Nm and 9.3 seconds.
- Powertrain: iX2 has two electric motors and all-wheel drive; GLB has a 1,332 cc petrol turbo and front-wheel drive.
- Capacity: iX2 has five seats and a 525-litre boot; GLB has seven seats and a 130-litre boot.
- Size: iX2 is 4,554 mm long with a 2,692 mm wheelbase; GLB is 4,634 mm long with a 2,829 mm wheelbase.
- Driver assistance: iX2 has adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping steering correction; GLB has passive cruise control and no lane-keeping assist.
iX2
- 308 hp and 494 Nm with a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 417 km EV range, 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging.
- 525-litre boot, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera with auto parking.
- Five seats versus the GLB’s seven.
- 180 km/h top speed versus 207 km/h.
- No alarm, where the GLB gets one.
GLB
- Seven seats, sliding second row and 50:50 split-folding third row.
- 137 mm longer wheelbase than the iX2.
- Lower RM100 annual road tax and a 207 km/h top speed.
- 161 hp and 270 Nm trail the iX2’s 308 hp and 494 Nm.
- 130-litre boot is far smaller than the iX2’s 525 litres.
- Passive cruise control and no lane-keeping assist, against the iX2’s adaptive cruise and steering correction.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM283,800✓ | RM290,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335 | RM100✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,332 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 161 hp |
| Torque | — | 270 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 72.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.6 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 494 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 64.7 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 417 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 130 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7G-DCT |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds✓ | 9.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 207 km/h✓ |
| 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 |
| Weight | — | 1,555 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 130 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys | 18" 5-twin-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys | 18" 5-twin-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Front Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Front & Rear Curtain Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for two outer middle row seats, two last row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB-C 3rd Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker, 464W Harman Kardon Sound System | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 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.
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iX2 vs GLB FAQ
Is the BMW iX2 or Mercedes-Benz GLB better?
The iX2 is the better choice for electric performance, with 308 hp, 494 Nm and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h sprint. The GLB is better if seven seats and its sliding second row are non-negotiable.
What is the price difference?
The BMW iX2 is RM7,088 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz GLB. It costs RM283,800, while the GLB costs RM290,888.
Which is quicker, the BMW iX2 or Mercedes-Benz GLB?
The BMW iX2 is substantially quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds versus 9.3 seconds for the Mercedes-Benz GLB. The iX2 also produces 308 hp and 494 Nm, against 161 hp and 270 Nm.