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BMW iX2 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

BMW iX2

BMW iX2

xDrive30 M Sport

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Verdict

The iX2 is 48% more powerful, the iX2 has a 17% bigger boot, while the GLA is about 9% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM283,800RM258,888
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentC-SegmentC-Segment
AssemblyCBUCKD
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM335RM100
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing
Capacity1,332 cc
Horsepower161 hp
Torque250 Nm
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore72.2 mm
Compression Ratio10.6
Number of Motors2
Motor Horsepower308 hp
Motor Torque494 Nm
Battery Capacity64.7 kWh
EV Range417 km
Charging Rate (AC)11 kW
Charging Rate (DC)130 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticDual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
Transmission Name7G-DCT
Gears7
Transmission ManufacturerGetrag
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h5.6 seconds8.7 seconds
Rated Economy5.6 L/100 km
Top Speed180 km/h210 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,554 mm4,410 mm
Width1,845 mm1,834 mm
Height1,590 mm1,611 mm
Wheelbase2,692 mm2,729 mm
Weight1,485 kg
Fuel Tank43 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space525 litres435 litres
Front Tyre245/40R20235/50R19
Rear Tyre245/40R20235/50R19
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresMichelin e-PrimacyContinental EcoContact6
Chassis
AssemblyGermany (CBU)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutsMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys19" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy
Rear Wheels20" Style-873 M Bi-Colour Alloys19" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesComfort Suspension
Safety
AirbagsFront Driver and Passenger, Front Side and Front & Rear Curtain AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable for 2 Outer Rear SeatsAvailable for 2 Outer Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes, with Pedestrian Detection (Up To 105 km/h)
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionNo
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsAdaptive LED Projector with Automatic High BeamLED Reflector with Auto High Beam
TaillampsFull LEDLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsDriver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory SettingsPower-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-folding40:20:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear AC VentsRear AC Vents
Power Sockets1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C
Interior LightingMap Lights & Ambient LightingMap Lights & Ambient Lighting
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
AudioBMW Live Cockpit Professional with 10.25" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and 16-speaker, 464W Harman Kardon Sound SystemMercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with 10.25" Touchscreen, Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and 6 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationPowered Boot with Contactless OpeningPowered Boot with Contactless Operation
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, 360-degree View MonitorYes, 360-degree Surround View
Auto ParkingYes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Power DoorNo
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimitedUnlimited
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer2 years4 years
Warranty Extended5 years
Warranty Notes8-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.

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