In the Malaysia SUV market, many buyers compare Honda CR-V and Mercedes-Benz GLB when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Honda CR-V's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900. There are 4 versions in total, 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.
Mercedes-Benz GLB's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 299,888 - 352,888. There is 1 version in total, including Standard (RM 299,888), etc.
From a price perspective, 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 can already meet daily needs. But be aware that the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Honda CR-V comes with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
Mercedes-Benz GLB comes with a 2.0L Turbo engine, horsepower 220 hp. Official fuel consumption 9.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, Mercedes-Benz GLB's 2.0L Turbo has 50 more horsepower than Honda CR-V's 2.0L 4-cyl. However, for daily driving in the city, both cars have enough power, you won't feel underpowered.

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.
In terms of safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between Honda CR-V's Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) and Mercedes-Benz GLB's Premium ADAS. If you value active safety highly, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

Honda CR-V uses FWD drive type.
Mercedes-Benz GLB uses FWD drive type.
Both cars have the same drive type, both are FWD. There won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

Overall, Honda CR-V and Mercedes-Benz GLB are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing research, comparing quotes from several car dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will definitely not go wrong.