Verdict
At RM283,800, the BMW iX2 costs RM7,088 less than the RM290,888 Mercedes-Benz GLB, yet delivers 308 hp, 494 Nm and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time against 161 hp, 270 Nm and 9.3 seconds. Its 64.7-kWh battery brings a quoted 417 km range, making it the stronger fit for buyers with dependable charging. The GLB answers with seven seats, a sliding second row and a third row, where the BMW is strictly a five-seater. Choose based on how often those extra seats matter, because the BMW’s 525-litre boot is far more useful than the GLB’s 130 litres.
iX2
Pick the BMW iX2 if you have charging access and want 308 hp, all-wheel drive, 417 km of quoted EV range and a 525-litre boot.
GLB
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLB if seven seats, a sliding second row and a 50:50-folding third row matter more than outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: BMW iX2 RM283,800; Mercedes-Benz GLB RM290,888.
- Power and drive: BMW iX2 has 308 hp, 494 Nm and all-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz GLB has 161 hp, 270 Nm and front-wheel drive.
- Acceleration: BMW iX2 reaches 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz GLB takes 9.3 seconds.
- Energy and range: BMW iX2 has a 64.7-kWh battery and 417 km EV range; Mercedes-Benz GLB has a 52-litre petrol tank.
- Seating and boot space: BMW iX2 has five seats and a 525-litre boot; Mercedes-Benz GLB has seven seats and a 130-litre boot.
- Wheelbase: BMW iX2 measures 2,692 mm; Mercedes-Benz GLB measures 2,829 mm.
iX2
- 308 hp, 494 Nm and 5.6-second 0-100 km/h pace.
- 417 km quoted range, 11 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging.
- Adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping steering correction, 360-degree camera and auto parking.
- Five seats versus the GLB's seven.
- 180 km/h top speed versus the GLB's 207 km/h.
- No Android Auto listed, while the GLB has it.
GLB
- Seven-seat cabin with a sliding second row and folding third row.
- 207 km/h top speed and a 52-litre petrol tank.
- Android Auto, front foglamps and ISOFIX points for the second and third rows.
- 161 hp and 270 Nm trail the iX2's 308 hp and 494 Nm.
- 9.3-second 0-100 km/h time is 3.7 seconds slower than the iX2.
- No lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, head-up display or auto parking listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM283,800✓ | RM290,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335 | RM100✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,332 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 161 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | — | 270 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 72.2 mm × 81.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.6 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 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 | — | 7G-DCT |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds✓ | 9.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 207 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,554 mm | 4,634 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,663 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,829 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,555 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres✓ | 130 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Continental EcoContact 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 | 18" 5-twin-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys | 18" 5-twin-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for two outer middle row seats, two last row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Automatic High Beam | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| 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 Driver Side Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| 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, 2 Rear USB-C 3rd Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| 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 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 | Passive 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 |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking | — |
| 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 | 2 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 & GLB for sale
iX2 vs GLB FAQ
Is the BMW iX2 or Mercedes-Benz GLB better?
The BMW iX2 is the better choice for performance, EV driving and boot capacity, with 308 hp, 417 km of quoted range and 525 litres. The Mercedes-Benz GLB is better only if its seven-seat layout is essential.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLB costs RM7,088 more than the BMW iX2.
Which one is faster, the BMW iX2 or Mercedes-Benz GLB?
The BMW iX2 is decisively faster: 0-100 km/h takes 5.6 seconds versus 9.3 seconds for the Mercedes-Benz GLB. The GLB has the higher top speed, at 207 km/h against 180 km/h.
