Verdict
At RM363,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA costs RM73,000 more than the RM290,888 GLB, but it brings 302 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time. The GLB answers a different Malaysian-family brief: seven seats, a 100 mm longer wheelbase and a lower RM100 annual road tax versus RM436. Its 161 hp and 9.3-second sprint are plainly less urgent. Pick the GLB for people-carrying; pay for the AMG GLA only if performance and its richer driver-assistance kit matter more than two extra seats.
AMG GLA
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA if 302 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time matter more than seven-seat capacity.
GLB
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLB if you need seven seats, a 2,829 mm wheelbase and a RM73,000 lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA RM363,888; Mercedes-Benz GLB RM290,888.
- Performance: AMG GLA 302 hp, 400 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds; GLB 161 hp, 270 Nm and 9.3 seconds.
- Driveline and gearbox: AMG GLA all-wheel drive with an eight-speed AMG Speedshift DCT; GLB front-wheel drive with a seven-speed 7G-DCT.
- Seating and wheelbase: AMG GLA five seats and 2,729 mm; GLB seven seats and 2,829 mm.
- Road tax: AMG GLA RM436 per year; GLB RM100 per year.
- Warranty: AMG GLA four years with unlimited mileage; GLB two years with unlimited mileage.
AMG GLA
- 302 hp and 400 Nm with all-wheel drive
- 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 250 km/h top speed
- Adaptive dampers, adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist
- RM73,000 more expensive
- Only five seats versus the GLB's seven
- RM436 annual road tax versus RM100
GLB
- Seven seats with sliding second-row and folding third-row seats
- RM73,000 lower purchase price and RM100 annual road tax
- 100 mm longer wheelbase and 52-litre fuel tank
- 161 hp and 270 Nm trail the AMG GLA's 302 hp and 400 Nm
- 9.3-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.2 seconds
- Two-year warranty versus four years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM363,888 | RM290,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM436 | RM100✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbocharger with Mild Hybrid Assistance and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,991 cc | 1,332 cc |
| Horsepower | 302 hp at 5,800 rpm✓ | 161 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 3,000 rpm✓ | 270 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92 mm | 72.2 mm × 81.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10.6 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 13 hp | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed AMG Speedshift DCT | 7G-DCT |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.2 seconds✓ | 9.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 207 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,410 mm | 4,634 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,611 mm | 1,663 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 2,829 mm |
| Weight | 1,680 kg | 1,555 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 43 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 435 litres✓ | 130 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/40R20 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental SportContact 6 | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" AMG 5-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 18" 5-twin-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy | 18" 5-twin-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers, AMG Dynamic Select | — |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats | Available for two outer middle row seats, two last row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projectors | 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 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 System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB-C 3rd Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Mercedes me connect, Voice Control, Burmester Sound System, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-Speaker 710W Sound System | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, MBUX Interior Assistant | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
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 AMG GLA & GLB for sale
AMG GLA vs GLB FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA or Mercedes-Benz GLB better?
The GLB is the better choice for seven-seat family use and lower running costs. The AMG GLA is decisively better for pace, with 302 hp, all-wheel drive and a 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA costs RM73,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLB.
Which model has more seats?
The GLB has seven seats, including a 50:50 split-folding third row. The AMG GLA has five seats and a 40:20:40 split-folding rear bench.
