Mercedes-Benz GLB: X247 vs X247 Facelift
Verdict
At RM269,118 versus RM290,888, the new-versus-outgoing choice is tight because both are CBU, front-wheel-drive, seven-seat C-segment SUVs with the same 1,332 cc petrol engine, 161 hp output, 4,634 mm length and tiny 130-litre boot with all seats up. The Facelift gets more torque, 270 Nm against 250 Nm, but the older X247 is fractionally quicker to 100 km/h, 9.1 seconds against 9.3. For a Malaysian buyer, the RM21,770 gap buys freshness and torque, not extra space or speed.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 if you want the lower buy-in, the stated 5.9 L/100 km fuel figure and the slightly quicker 9.1-second century sprint.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 Facelift if you want the newer version and its stronger 270 Nm torque without giving up the same seven-seat layout.
Key differences
- Price: RM269,118 vs RM290,888
- Torque: 250 Nm vs 270 Nm
- 0–100 km/h: 9.1 s vs 9.3 s
- Top speed: 207 km/h vs 207 km/h
- Dimensions: 4,634/1,834/1,663 mm vs 4,634/1,834/1,663 mm
- Boot space: 130 L vs 130 L
X247
- Costs RM21,770 less
- Slightly quicker 0–100 km/h time
- Fuel economy and CO2 figures are stated
- Lower torque at 250 Nm
- Same 130-litre boot with seven seats up
- Same two-year warranty
X247 Facelift
- Higher torque at 270 Nm
- Same seven-seat cabin layout
- Keeps seven airbags and AEB
- Costs RM21,770 more
- Slightly slower 9.3-second 0–100 km/h time
- No stated fuel economy or CO2 figure
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 269,118✓ | RM 290,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,332 cc | 1,332 cc |
| Power | 161 hp | 161 hp |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 270 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.1 s✓ | 9.3 s |
| Top speed | 207 km/h | 207 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 134 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,634 mm | 4,634 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,663 mm | 1,663 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,829 mm | 2,829 mm |
| Boot space | 130 L | 130 L |
| Fuel tank | 52 L | 52 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 100 | 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.
X247 vs X247 Facelift FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 or Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 Facelift better?
For value, the Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 is the sharper pick. The Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 Facelift only gains torque on these numbers, while matching the old car for size, seats, airbags, driven wheels and top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 Facelift costs RM21,770 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLB X247. That extra money gets 270 Nm instead of 250 Nm, but not more power, seats, boot space or warranty cover.
Do both versions have the same seven-seat practicality?
Yes. Both are seven-seat SUVs with the same 4,634 mm length, 2,829 mm wheelbase and 130-litre boot space with all seats in use. If space is your concern, neither has an advantage on paper.