Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB X247 is the sharper used-car proposition if performance matters: its 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time beats the facelift’s 5.5 seconds despite both using a 302 hp, 400 Nm 1,991 cc turbo four and eight-speed dual-clutch. The facelift’s 13 hp mild-hybrid motor does not translate into a quicker sprint, but 570 litres of boot space, a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and a four-year warranty make it the easier daily companion. Its listed rear-seat arrangement, however, omits the outgoing car’s folding third row.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB X247 if you want the lower purchase price, a 5.2-second century sprint and the specified folding third row.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB X247 Facelift if you prioritise its 570-litre boot, 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: RM363,137 for the X247 versus RM418,888 for the X247 Facelift.
- 0-100 km/h: 5.2 seconds for the X247 versus 5.5 seconds for the X247 Facelift.
- Boot space: 130 litres for the X247 versus 570 litres for the X247 Facelift.
- Warranty: two years plus a two-year extended warranty for the X247 versus a four-year manufacturer warranty for the X247 Facelift.
- Parking camera: reverse camera for the X247 versus a 360-degree camera for the X247 Facelift.
- Cruise control: passive cruise control for the X247 versus adaptive cruise control for the X247 Facelift.
X247
- RM55,751 cheaper to buy.
- Quicker 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Specified with a 50:50 folding third row and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres.
- Only 130 litres of listed boot space against 570 litres.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years.
- No 360-degree camera or adaptive cruise control.
X247 Facelift
- 570-litre listed boot space.
- 360-degree camera, six front and six rear parking sensors.
- Four-year manufacturer warranty and adaptive cruise control.
- RM55,751 more expensive.
- Slower 5.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.2 seconds.
- Its specified rear-seat layout omits the outgoing model’s folding third row and it loses front foglamps.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM363,137✓ | RM418,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM436 | RM436 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing with mild hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 1,991 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 302 hp at 5,800 rpm | 302 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 3,000 rpm | 400 Nm at 3,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 13 hp✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8-speed sports transmission | AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8-speed sports transmission |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Getrag | Getrag |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.2 seconds✓ | 5.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 171 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,634 mm | 4,634 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,659 mm | 1,659 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,829 mm | 2,829 mm |
| Weight | 1,790 kg | 1,790 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 130 litres | 570 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R20 | 255/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/40R20 | 255/40R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4S | Continental SportContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy | 20" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" AMG 5-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 | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 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 | 7 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, PRE-SAFE Brake | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 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 Rear USB-C 3rd Row | 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 |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Mercedes me connect, Touchpad, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 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.
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X247 vs X247 Facelift FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB X247 or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB X247 Facelift better?
The facelift is better for day-to-day use, with a 570-litre boot, 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and four-year warranty. Choose the X247 if its quicker 5.2-second sprint and specified folding third row matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB X247 Facelift costs RM418,888, against RM363,137 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB X247. That is a RM55,751 gap.
Does the facelift have more seats than the outgoing X247?
No. Both are listed as five-seaters, but the outgoing X247 specifies a 50:50 folding third row. The facelift specifies only a 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat, while gaining 570 litres of listed boot space.
