Verdict
At RM338,888, the Mercedes-Benz EQB costs RM9,000 more than the RM329,888 Mercedes-Benz GLC, and the trade is clear. The EQB is the quicker urban family EV, with two motors, 288 hp, 520 Nm and a 6.2-second century sprint, plus seven seats and 423 km of EV range. The GLC is the roomier five-seater, with a 620-litre boot, longer wheelbase, 221 km/h top speed and a 1,999 cc turbo mild-hybrid petrol drivetrain. Pick by usage, not badge; these two solve different problems.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQB if you want seven seats, full-electric running and stronger 0-100 km/h performance.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC if you want a bigger boot, petrol mild-hybrid range flexibility and the higher-speed, more conventional SUV package.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQB RM338,888; Mercedes-Benz GLC RM329,888
- Powertrain: EQB electric with 2 motors; GLC 1,999 cc turbo petrol mild-hybrid with 1 motor
- Output: EQB motor 288 hp/520 Nm; GLC engine 201 hp/320 Nm plus motor 23 hp/205 Nm
- Performance: EQB 0-100 km/h in 6.2 sec and 160 km/h top speed; GLC 7.8 sec and 221 km/h
- Cabin and boot: EQB 7 seats and 405 litres; GLC 5 seats and 620 litres
- Charging/fuel: EQB 66.5 kWh battery, 423 km range, 100 kW DC; GLC 62-litre petrol tank
EQB
- Seven seats against the GLC’s five
- Quicker 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Adaptive cruise control with steering assist and Stop and Go
- Costs RM9,000 more
- Smaller 405-litre boot versus 620 litres
- Lower 160 km/h top speed
GLC
- Larger 620-litre boot
- Higher 221 km/h top speed
- Four-year manufacturer warranty versus the EQB’s two-year manufacturer warranty plus two-year extended cover
- Only five seats versus seven in the EQB
- Slower 7.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Passive cruise control, while the EQB gets adaptive cruise with steering assist and Stop and Go
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 338,888 | RM 329,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 201 hp |
| Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 288 hp✓ | 23 hp |
| Motor Torque | 520 Nm✓ | 205 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | — |
| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh✓ | 1 kWh |
| EV Range | 423 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 100.0 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 1 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2 seconds✓ | 7.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 221 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,684 mm | 4,716 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,667 mm | 1,640 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,829 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Weight | 2,175 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 405 litres | 620 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Five-spoke Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Five-spoke Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Active Brake Assist | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory & Heating |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding Second Row, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB-C 3rd Row, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Mercedes me connect, Touchpad, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 8 Speakers |
| 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 with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, with contactless operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Available, with Surround View Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| 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 | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 305✓ | RM 440 |
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 vs GLC FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQB or Mercedes-Benz GLC better?
The EQB is better for seven-seat EV use and acceleration; the GLC is better for boot space, long-distance petrol convenience and higher-speed performance. For most family cargo needs, the GLC’s 620-litre boot is the easier everyday answer.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQB costs RM338,888, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC costs RM329,888. That makes the EQB RM9,000 more expensive.
Which one is more practical for a family?
The EQB has seven seats, so it wins for carrying more people. The GLC has only five seats, but its 620-litre boot is much larger than the EQB’s 405 litres, so it is better for luggage.