In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers tend to 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 do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of 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 of Mercedes-Benz GLB in Malaysia is RM 299,888 - 352,888, with a total of 1 version, including Standard (RM 299,888), etc.
From a price perspective, Honda CR-V's starting price 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. However, also note that the few thousand ringgit saved might involve trade-offs on features, depending on your specific needs.

Honda CR-V is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
Mercedes-Benz GLB is equipped with a 2.0L Turbo, 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-cylinder. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power and you won't feel lacking power.

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 have 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 highly, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

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

Overall, both Honda CR-V and Mercedes-Benz GLB are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, taking time to research is never wrong.