Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA vs Mercedes-Benz GLB
Verdict
At RM363,888 versus RM290,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA asks RM73,000 more but gets a much stronger 1,991 cc petrol hybrid powertrain: 302 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz GLB is the calmer family answer, with seven seats, a longer 2,829 mm wheelbase and a lower RM100 annual road tax. But its 161 hp, front-wheel-drive set-up and 9.3-second century sprint put it in a different performance league.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA if you want the quicker SUV, with 302 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLB if you need seven seats, a longer 2,829 mm wheelbase and the lower RM290,888 entry price.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA RM363,888; Mercedes-Benz GLB RM290,888
- Seats: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 5; Mercedes-Benz GLB 7
- Power/torque: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 302 hp/400 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLB 161 hp/270 Nm
- Drivetrain: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA all-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz GLB front-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 5.2 s; Mercedes-Benz GLB 9.3 s
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 435 L; Mercedes-Benz GLB 130 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 363,888 | RM 290,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,991 cc | 1,332 cc |
| Power | 302 hp✓ | 161 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 270 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 s✓ | 9.3 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 207 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,410 mm | 4,634 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,611 mm | 1,663 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 2,829 mm |
| Boot space | 435 L✓ | 130 L |
| Fuel tank | 43 L | 52 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 436 | 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.
AMG GLA
- Much quicker 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- All-wheel drive traction
- Longer 4-year warranty
- RM73,000 dearer
- Only five seats
- Smaller 43 L fuel tank
GLB
- Seven-seat cabin
- Longer 2,829 mm wheelbase
- Lower RM100 annual road tax
- Much slower 9.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Front-wheel drive only
- Shorter 2-year warranty
AMG GLA vs GLB FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA or Mercedes-Benz GLB better?
The AMG GLA is better for performance, with 302 hp, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds. The GLB is better for people-carrying, with seven seats and a longer wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA costs RM73,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLB.
Which has more boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA has the larger listed boot at 435 litres, while the Mercedes-Benz GLB is listed at 130 litres.