Verdict
The EQA costs RM296,888, undercutting the AMG GLB by RM122,000 while bringing a 66.5-kWh battery, 429-km EV range and 100-kW DC charging. That is the more rational Malaysian choice if home or destination charging is part of the routine, helped by RM160 annual road tax. The AMG GLB answers with far more pace: its 302-hp 2.0-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine reaches 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds against 8.9 seconds, and its 570-litre boot is 230 litres larger. It is the family-and-performance pick, but an expensive one.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQA if a 429-km electric range, 100-kW DC charging and RM160 yearly road tax matter more than outright acceleration and luggage room.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB if you want 302 hp, all-wheel drive, a 5.5-second 0-100 km/h time and a 570-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: EQA RM296,888; AMG GLB RM418,888.
- Performance: EQA 0-100 km/h in 8.9 seconds and 160 km/h top speed; AMG GLB 5.5 seconds and 250 km/h.
- Powertrain: EQA has one 188-hp, 375-Nm electric motor and a 66.5-kWh battery; AMG GLB has a 302-hp, 400-Nm 1,991-cc turbo mild-hybrid petrol engine plus a…
- Driving wheels: EQA front-wheel drive; AMG GLB all-wheel drive.
- Boot space: EQA 340 litres; AMG GLB 570 litres.
- Dimensions: EQA is 4,463 mm long with a 2,729-mm wheelbase; AMG GLB is 4,634 mm long with a 2,829-mm wheelbase.
EQA
- 429-km EV range from a 66.5-kWh battery
- 100-kW DC and 11-kW AC charging
- Head-up display and eight-year/160,000-km traction-battery warranty
- Slower 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.5 seconds
- 340-litre boot is 230 litres smaller
- Front-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive
AMG GLB
- 302-hp petrol engine and 5.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- 570-litre boot
- All-wheel drive, adaptive dampers and 360-degree camera
- RM122,000 more expensive
- RM436 annual road tax versus RM160
- No electric-only range or DC charging capability
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,888✓ | RM418,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160✓ | RM436 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 188 hp✓ | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | 375 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 429 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 100.0 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8-speed sports transmission |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Getrag |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds | 5.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,463 mm | 4,634 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,659 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 2,829 mm |
| Weight | 2,040 kg | 1,790 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 340 litres | 570 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 255/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 255/40R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Continental SportContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 20" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Five-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 20" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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, Active Brake Assist | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated | 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 Vents | Rear AC vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 3 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with 10.25" Touchscreen, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 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 | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | MBUX Interior Assistant, Qi Wireless Charger | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Years/160,000 km Warranty for Traction Battery | — |
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 EQA & AMG GLB for sale
EQA vs AMG GLB FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQA or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB better?
The EQA is better for lower entry cost, EV driving and low RM160 road tax. The AMG GLB is better if performance, all-wheel drive and family luggage capacity are priorities, with 302 hp and a 570-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB costs RM122,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQA: RM418,888 versus RM296,888.
Which has more boot space, the Mercedes-Benz EQA or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB?
The AMG GLB has the larger boot at 570 litres, compared with 340 litres in the EQA. That is a 230-litre advantage before folding the shared 40:20:40 split rear seats.
