Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has just sent us its revised price list, ahead of the sales tax exemption/reduction scheme passenger cars that is set to take effect from June 15. With such a massive line-up made up of both CKD and CBU models, the price reductions vary wildly, ranging between RM7,734 to RM49,775. In terms of percentage, it’s from 1.86% to as much as 7.11%.
A large majority of MBM’s models see a reduction of around 3% to 4%. The A-Class range will now start from RM219,263 (-RM8,625 or -3.78%), the C-Class from RM250,283 (-RM9,605 or -3.70%), the GLC from RM286,379 (-RM13,509 or -4.50%) and the E-Class from RM318,270 (-RM11,618 or -3.52%).
The latest pair of compact AMG models, fresh from their Malaysian launch, see a healthy drop too – the A45S Edition 1 now going for RM443,270 (-RM16,618 or -3.61%), and the CLA45S carrying a price tag of RM433,802 (-RM15,086 or -3.36%). You can refer to a few other AMG models in the full table here.
Surprisingly, both the lowest and highest percentage changes involve the very same model – the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The S450 AMG Line sees a massive price drop from RM699,888 to RM650,113 (-RM49,775 or -7.11%), while the plug-in hybrid S560e goes from RM658,888 to RM646,626 (-RM12,262 or 1.86%). This certainly makes the non-PHEV version a whole lot more attractive now.
As long as the list is, however, it’s not completely comprehensive as of yet, with a few non-mainstream models left out. The table will be updated with additional indent-order models/variants once their revised prices are made available to us.
This round of price revision comes off the Malaysian government’s recent announcement to drop the sales tax for passenger vehicles (100% SST exemption on CKD models and 50% on CBU models) to help stimulate the country’s economy. This tax relief and by extension, this updated pricelist, is valid from June 15 to December 31, 2020.
Mercedes-Benz’s competitors in the premium segment have also issued their own revised pricelists, which we have compiled here: BMW (up to RM31k or 5% down), MINI (up to RM14k or 3.8% down), Lexus (up to RM47k or 4% down) and Volvo (up to RM23k or 6.5% down).
The sales tax is flat rate at 10% across the board. So it’s hard to understand how some Japanese Ckd like Toyota only has a out 2 to 3% impact and Mercedes up to 7%! Mind blowing.. Or Ada udang di sebalik batu?
Or you are the batu and you dont understand how its calculated? Its not directly calculated from the price of the car. You dont just minus out 10%. Think first before coming up with conspiracy theories pls
SST discount wouldn’t work. The major taxes are the import & excise taxes that killing everyone. Give 100% discount on all ev ckd & cbu import & excise taxes will definitely kick start new market and move everyone away from fossil fuel car.
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Big bosses and company directors choice of car. Gives instant prestige, successful image and sheer class.
Since Govt claimed that our economy sedang pulih, performed better than other countries, with steps laid down to stimulate the economy. Syukur x 10000.
With sst exemption, now its the perfect time to buy Merc. Bosses drive nothing but the best, and only the best, Merc.
Being successful has to look successful.
Poor comment
Driving a Mercedes means nothing in today world either you are a limousine operator, Taxi operator , fleet rental cars operator , leasing companies.
Only bosses who drive Mercedes never pay good bonus and no increments and lack of staff welfare. Why, cos after paying they will not have enough to maintain the Mercedes ( Gaya ada tapi wang kurang)
Meaning driving a Mercedes mean either the so called “boss” take the best and leave nothing for their staffs. In way these bosses does not even know their jobs ( highly depended on the staffs) but only becomes Mr.please man to another level above them and collecting big fat salaries. One good example in corporate world is those managers working the foreign Banks that are not really that successful.
I would be damn shy to drive any Mercedes if i am the above category as the so called “boss” .
yey..more discount for rich ppl like me..thank you
The difference between the S450 and the S560e looks interesting….less than 4k.
Any news of Range Rover price revision coming out?