In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Honda CR-V and Mercedes-Benz GLB when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.
The OTR price for Honda CR-V in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD RS (RM 195,900), 2026 1.5T 4WD V (RM 181,900), 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD E (RM 178,200), etc.
The OTR price for Mercedes-Benz GLB in Malaysia is RM 299,888 - 352,888, with a total of 1 version, including Standard (RM 299,888), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of Honda CR-V is indeed RM 121,688 cheaper than Mercedes-Benz GLB. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level version is sufficient for daily needs. But also note, the few thousand difference might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.

Honda CR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
Mercedes-Benz GLB's safety rating is 5★ (Euro NCAP), active safety systems include Premium ADAS.
Regarding safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, Honda CR-V's Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) and Mercedes-Benz GLB's Premium ADAS have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety, you can carefully compare the feature lists of both.

Honda CR-V uses FWD drive system.
Mercedes-Benz GLB uses FWD drive system.
Both cars have the same drive system, both are FWD, so there won't be a big difference in daily driving feel.

Honda CR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Mercedes-Benz GLB warranty 3 years/100,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

In general, both Honda CR-V and Mercedes-Benz GLB are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from several car dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time doing research will never be wrong.