Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 at RM269,118 is the sharper used-buy case: it reaches 100 km/h in 9.1 seconds, costs RM21,770 less and retains contactless powered boot operation plus automatic parallel and perpendicular parking. The Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 Facelift costs RM290,888, yet adds 20 Nm for 270 Nm, blind spot monitoring and six front and rear parking sensors. Both remain 1,332 cc, 161 hp, front-wheel-drive seven-seaters with a 130-litre boot, so the facelift’s extra money is chiefly for safety and parking hardware rather than greater space or outright pace.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 if lower entry cost, a 9.1-second 0-100 km/h time and automatic parking matter more than blind spot monitoring.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 Facelift if you want 270 Nm, blind spot monitoring and six sensors at each end of the car.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 RM269,118; Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 Facelift RM290,888.
- Torque: Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 250 Nm at 1,620 rpm; Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 Facelift 270 Nm at 2,000 rpm.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 9.1 seconds; Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 Facelift 9.3 seconds.
- Parking sensors: Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 has four front and four rear sensors; Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 Facelift has six front and six rear sensors.
- Blind spot monitoring: Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 lacks it; Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 Facelift has it.
- Parking convenience: Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 has automatic parallel and perpendicular parking plus a contactless powered boot; Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 Facelift…
X247
- RM21,770 cheaper
- Quicker 9.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Automatic parking and contactless powered boot
- No blind spot monitoring
- 250 Nm versus the facelift’s 270 Nm
- Four front and rear parking sensors versus six
X247 Facelift
- Blind spot monitoring
- 270 Nm of torque
- Six front and six rear parking sensors
- RM21,770 dearer
- Slower 9.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- No automatic parking or contactless boot operation
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM269,118✓ | RM290,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM100 | RM100 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,332 cc | 1,332 cc |
| Horsepower | 161 hp at 5,500 rpm | 161 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 250 Nm at 1,620 rpm | 270 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 72.2 mm × 81.4 mm | 72.2 mm × 81.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7G-DCT | 7G-DCT |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Getrag | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.1 seconds✓ | 9.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.9 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 207 km/h | 207 km/h |
| Co2 | 134 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,634 mm | 4,634 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,663 mm | 1,663 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,829 mm | 2,829 mm |
| Weight | 1,555 kg | 1,555 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 130 litres | 130 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R18 | 235/55R18 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Verde | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Five-spoke Alloy | 18" 5-twin-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Five-spoke Alloy | 18" 5-twin-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension | — |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row seats, two last row seats | Available for two outer middle row seats, two last row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| 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 Driver Side Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| 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, 2 Rear USB-C 3rd Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | 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, 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 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Passive 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 |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular | — |
| 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 | 2 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 GLB X247 or Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 Facelift better?
The facelift is better for blind spot monitoring, 270 Nm of torque and denser parking-sensor coverage. The outgoing GLB X247 is the better buy if automatic parking, contactless boot access and a quicker 9.1-second sprint are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLB X247 Facelift costs RM21,770 more than the Mercedes-Benz GLB X247.
Which GLB is easier to park?
The facelift has six front and six rear sensors, against four at each end in the GLB X247. However, the outgoing model alone has automatic parallel and perpendicular parking, giving it the stronger parking-assistance package.
