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 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with 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.
Mercedes-Benz GLB OTR price in Malaysia is RM 299,888 - 352,888, with 1 version including Standard (RM 299,888), etc.
From the 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 is sufficient for daily needs. But be aware, the few thousand cheaper may involve compromises on features, depending on your needs.

Honda CR-V powered by 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
Mercedes-Benz GLB powered by 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-cyl. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, no feeling of being underpowered.

Honda CR-V Safety Rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), Active Safety System includes Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
Mercedes-Benz GLB Safety Rating is 5★ (Euro NCAP), Active Safety System includes Premium ADAS.
Regarding safety features, both cars got good ratings. But Honda CR-V's Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) and Mercedes-Benz GLB's Premium ADAS have some differences in functions. If you value active safety, you can compare their feature lists 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.

Honda CR-V and Mercedes-Benz GLB are both mainstream choices in Malaysia market, suitable for family use, daily commute. If you value brand reputation and resale price more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you value value for money and features more, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is suggested to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Overall, Honda CR-V and Mercedes-Benz GLB are both very good models in Malaysia market. Which one to choose, key is still based on your personal needs and budget. Suggest everyone do research, compare quotes from several dealerships, then test drive for final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research is never wrong.