Verdict
The BMW iX2 is the sharper Malaysian buy at RM283,800, undercutting the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB by RM135,088 while delivering 308 hp, 494 Nm, a 64.7-kWh battery and 417 km of EV range. Its 130-kW DC charging gives the electric BMW a clear use-case for drivers with charging access. The AMG GLB is only 0.1 seconds quicker to 100 km/h at 5.5 seconds, but its 250 km/h top speed, 570-litre boot, 137-mm longer wheelbase and four-year warranty justify consideration for buyers who need its extra space and petrol-hybrid format.
Pick the BMW iX2 if you have reliable charging and want 417 km of EV range, a head-up display and RM135,088 left in your pocket.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB if you need the 570-litre boot, 2,829-mm wheelbase, adaptive dampers and a four-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX2 RM283,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB RM418,888.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: BMW iX2 5.6 seconds and 180 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB 5.5 seconds and 250 km/h.
- Boot space: BMW iX2 525 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB 570 litres.
- Wheelbase: BMW iX2 2,692 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB 2,829 mm.
- Road tax: BMW iX2 RM335 per year; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB RM436 per year.
- Manufacturer warranty: BMW iX2 two years plus an eight-year/160,000-km battery warranty; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB four years.
iX2
- RM135,088 cheaper to buy.
- 417-km EV range with 11-kW AC and 130-kW DC charging.
- Head-up display and 16-speaker, 464W Harman Kardon audio.
- 525-litre boot trails the AMG GLB's 570 litres.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is half the AMG GLB's four years.
- 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time and 180-km/h top speed lose to 5.5 seconds and 250 km/h.
AMG GLB
- 570-litre boot and 2,829-mm wheelbase.
- 5.5-second 0-100 km/h time and 250-km/h top speed.
- Four-year manufacturer warranty, adaptive dampers and seven airbags.
- RM135,088 more expensive than the BMW iX2.
- RM436 annual road tax is RM101 higher.
- No head-up display, where the BMW iX2 has one.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM283,800✓ | RM418,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335✓ | RM436 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with mild hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | — | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 302 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm at 3,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp✓ | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | 494 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 64.7 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 417 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 130 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8-speed sports transmission |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Getrag |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds | 5.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,554 mm | 4,634 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,659 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,829 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,790 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres | 570 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 255/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R20 | 255/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Continental SportContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys | 20" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys | 20" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Front Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Front & Rear Curtain Airbags) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 3 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker, 464W Harman Kardon Sound System | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | No | — |
| 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 | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
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.
Used iX2 & AMG GLB for sale
iX2 vs AMG GLB FAQ
Is the BMW iX2 or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB better?
The BMW iX2 is better for buyers with charging access because it costs RM135,088 less and provides 417 km of EV range. Choose the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB for its larger 570-litre boot, longer wheelbase, adaptive dampers and four-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB costs RM135,088 more than the BMW iX2: RM418,888 versus RM283,800.
Which one has the bigger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB has the bigger boot at 570 litres, 45 litres more than the BMW iX2's 525 litres.
