Verdict
At RM443,888, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N costs RM25,000 more than the RM418,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB, but it is the far quicker machine: 0-100 km/h takes 3.4 seconds against 5.5 seconds. Its 84-kWh battery, 448-km EV range and 350-kW DC charging suit buyers with dependable home or public charging access, while the Mercedes brings petrol refuelling, a 52-litre tank and a lower RM436 annual road tax. The Hyundai is also 81 mm longer and has a 171-mm longer wheelbase, but the GLB counters with a stated 570-litre boot and powered memory front seats.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N if you can charge regularly and want 601 hp, a 3.4-second 0-100 km/h time and 448 km of EV range.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB if petrol refuelling, a 570-litre boot, powered memory seats and RM1,004 lower annual road tax matter more than outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N RM443,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB RM418,888.
- 0-100 km/h: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 3.4 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB 5.5 seconds.
- Powertrain output: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has two motors producing 601 hp; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB has a 302-hp 1,991-cc petrol engine and a 13-hp motor.
- Battery capacity: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 84 kWh; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB 1 kWh.
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 3,000 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB 2,829 mm.
- Annual road tax: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N RM1,440; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB RM436.
Ioniq 5 N
- 601-hp dual-motor AWD drivetrain and 3.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 448-km EV range, 350-kW DC charging and 3.6-kW V2L.
- Eight-year/160,000-km warranty versus four years.
- Costs RM25,000 more.
- Annual road tax is RM1,004 higher.
- Front seats are manually adjusted, while the GLB has powered seats with memory settings.
AMG GLB
- RM25,000 lower purchase price and RM436 annual road tax.
- 570-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats.
- Powered front seats with memory settings and 64-colour active ambient lighting.
- 0-100 km/h takes 5.5 seconds, 2.1 seconds behind the Ioniq 5 N.
- Its 302-hp petrol engine and 13-hp motor are well down on the Hyundai's 601 hp.
- Four-year warranty is shorter than the Hyundai's eight-year/160,000-km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM443,888 | RM418,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440 | RM436✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with mild hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | — | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 302 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 601 hp✓ | 13 hp |
| Motor Torque | 740 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 84 kWh✓ | 1 kWh |
| EV Range | 448 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.6 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 | 3.4 seconds✓ | 5.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 260 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,715 mm | 4,634 mm |
| Width | 1,940 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,585 mm | 1,659 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,829 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,790 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 570 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R21 | 255/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R21 | 255/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Elect | Continental SportContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloys | 20" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloys | 20" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | Electronically Controlled Suspension with N Torque Distribution | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 two outer rear passenger 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 | LED Projectors | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable with Heating and Ventilation | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 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 |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 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 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Bose 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 with Pop-out Door Handles | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 4 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 Ioniq 5 N & AMG GLB for sale
Ioniq 5 N vs AMG GLB FAQ
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB better?
The Ioniq 5 N is better for performance and EV use, with 601 hp, 448 km of range and a 3.4-second 0-100 km/h time. Choose the AMG GLB for its lower price, petrol refuelling, 570-litre boot and powered memory seats.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N costs RM443,888 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB costs RM418,888, so the Hyundai carries a RM25,000 premium.
Which has lower running charges on road tax?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB has lower annual road tax at RM436, versus RM1,440 for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. That is an RM1,004 yearly difference in the Mercedes' favour.
