Mercedes-Benz EQB vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB
Verdict
At RM338,888, the Mercedes-Benz EQB undercuts the RM418,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB by RM80,000, yet gives Malaysian buyers seven seats, dual-motor all-wheel drive and a 423 km EV range. The AMG GLB fights back with 302 hp, 400 Nm, a quicker 5.5-second 0-100 km/h time, a 250 km/h top speed, a larger 570-litre boot and a four-year warranty. The EQB is the pragmatic family EV; the AMG GLB is the faster, roomier luggage carrier.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQB if you want seven seats, electric running and the lower road tax more than outright pace or boot space.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB if you want the quicker 5.5-second sprint, 570-litre boot and four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: EQB RM338,888; AMG GLB RM418,888
- Seats: EQB 7; AMG GLB 5
- Power: EQB 288 hp; AMG GLB 302 hp
- 0-100 km/h: EQB 6.2 s; AMG GLB 5.5 s
- Top speed: EQB 160 km/h; AMG GLB 250 km/h
- Boot space: EQB 405 L; AMG GLB 570 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 338,888✓ | RM 418,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,991 cc |
| Power | 288 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 | 6.2 s | 5.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 66.5 kWh✓ | 1.0 kWh |
| EV range | 423 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,684 mm | 4,634 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,667 mm | 1,659 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,829 mm | 2,829 mm |
| Boot space | 405 L | 570 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 52 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 305✓ | 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.
EQB
- Seven seats in a C-segment SUV
- 423 km EV range
- RM305 annual road tax
- Slower 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 405-litre boot
- Shorter two-year warranty
AMG GLB
- Quicker 5.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 570-litre boot
- Four-year warranty
- RM80,000 higher price
- Five seats only
- Higher RM436 annual road tax
EQB vs AMG GLB FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQB or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQB is better for most families because it costs RM80,000 less, has seven seats and offers 423 km of EV range. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB is better if you want more performance, a larger boot and a longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB costs RM80,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQB.
Which one has more space?
It depends on the type of space. The Mercedes-Benz EQB has seven seats versus five in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB, but the AMG GLB has the larger boot at 570 litres against 405 litres.