Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB
Verdict
At RM363,888 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA and RM418,888 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB, the RM55,000 gap buys a larger body, a 100 mm longer wheelbase, 135 litres more boot space and a 52-litre fuel tank instead of 43 litres. It does not buy more power: both use a 1,991 cc petrol hybrid engine with 302 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and a wet dual-clutch automatic. The AMG GLA is the sharper number, doing 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds against 5.5 seconds.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA if you want the same 302 hp and 400 Nm for less money, with the quicker 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB if you need the bigger cabin footprint and 570-litre boot more than the AMG GLA’s RM55,000 saving and slight acceleration edge.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA RM363,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB RM418,888
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 5.2 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB 5.5 seconds
- Length: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 4,410 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB 4,634 mm
- Wheelbase: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 2,729 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB 2,829 mm
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 435 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB 570 litres
- Fuel tank: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 43 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB 52 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 363,888✓ | RM 418,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,991 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Power | 302 hp | 302 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 s✓ | 5.5 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | 1.0 kWh |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,410 mm | 4,634 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,611 mm | 1,659 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 2,829 mm |
| Boot space | 435 L | 570 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 43 L | 52 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 436 | 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.
AMG GLA
- RM55,000 cheaper to buy
- Quicker 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Same 302 hp, 400 Nm and all-wheel drive
- Smaller 435-litre boot
- Shorter 2,729 mm wheelbase
- Smaller 43-litre fuel tank
AMG GLB
- Larger 570-litre boot
- Longer 2,829 mm wheelbase
- Bigger 52-litre fuel tank
- Costs RM55,000 more
- Slower 5.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Still has five seats, same as the AMG GLA
AMG GLA vs AMG GLB FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB better?
The AMG GLA is better for performance-per-ringgit, with the same 302 hp and a quicker 5.2-second sprint. The AMG GLB is better if boot space matters, giving you 570 litres instead of 435 litres.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB costs RM55,000 more. The AMG GLA is RM363,888, while the AMG GLB is RM418,888.
Do they use the same engine and drivetrain?
Yes. Both use a 1,991 cc petrol hybrid engine with 302 hp, 400 Nm, a wet dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.