Verdict
The Audi A7 Sportback costs RM609,900 against RM509,888 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class, a RM100,012 step up for a far larger executive hatchback: its 2,926-mm wheelbase, 535-litre boot and rear dual-zone air-con suit family and interstate use better. But the AMG is the serious performance choice, with 421 hp and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time versus 340 hp and 5.3 seconds. The Audi counters with 7.3 L/100 km economy and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty; its RM2,118 annual road tax is steep beside RM376.
Pick the Audi A7 Sportback if you need the 535-litre boot, 2,926-mm wheelbase and better 7.3 L/100 km fuel rating more than outright acceleration.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class if a 421-hp, 3.9-second hatchback and RM100,012 lower purchase price matter more than rear space and running costs.
Key differences
- Price: Audi A7 Sportback RM609,900; Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class RM509,888
- Performance: Audi 340 hp and 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds; Mercedes-Benz 421 hp and 3.9 seconds
- Fuel economy: Audi 7.3 L/100 km; Mercedes-Benz 8.3 L/100 km
- Boot space: Audi 535 litres; Mercedes-Benz 370 litres
- Wheelbase: Audi 2,926 mm; Mercedes-Benz 2,729 mm
- Annual road tax: Audi RM2,118; Mercedes-Benz RM376
A7 Sportback
- 535-litre boot and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats
- 7.3 L/100 km rated economy and 165 g/km CO2
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty, rear climate control and panoramic sunroof
- RM100,012 dearer to buy
- Slower 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.9 seconds
- RM2,118 annual road tax versus RM376
AMG A-Class
- 421 hp, 500 Nm and 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- RM100,012 lower purchase price
- Eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, steering-correction lane keeping and auto parking
- 8.3 L/100 km economy and 189 g/km CO2
- 370-litre boot and 2,729-mm wheelbase
- Two-year unlimited-mileage warranty versus five years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM609,900 | RM509,888✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,118 | RM376✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with Twin-scroll Turbocharger, Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing and lift |
| Capacity | 2,995 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 340 hp | 421 hp✓ |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2 | 9 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 16 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 60 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 0.5 kWh | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S tronic Transmission | AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8-speed sports transmission |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3 seconds | 3.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.3 L/100 km✓ | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 270 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 165 g/km✓ | 189 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,969 mm | 4,445 mm |
| Width | 1,908 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm | 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,926 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Weight | 1,890 kg | 1,550 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 73 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 535 litres✓ | 370 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/40R20 | 245/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/40R20 | 245/35R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport 4S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Audi Sport Double-arm Alloy | 19" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Audi Sport Double-arm Alloy | 19" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dampers, Dynamic All-wheel Steering | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive dampers, Dynamic Select, AMG Performance Exhaust |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger Seat and Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Audi pre safe rear | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors with Cornering Lights and Auto High Beam | Multibeam LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (30 colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | MMI navigation plus with 10.1" Upper Touchscreen, 8.6" Lower Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Mercedes me connect, Touchpad, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Soft-close Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used A7 Sportback & AMG A-Class for sale
A7 Sportback vs AMG A-Class FAQ
Is the Audi A7 Sportback or Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class better?
The Audi A7 Sportback is better for space, economy and warranty cover, with a 535-litre boot and five-year warranty. The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class is better for speed and entry price, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds with 421 hp.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A7 Sportback costs RM100,012 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class.
Which is cheaper to run on fuel and road tax?
The Audi is rated at 7.3 L/100 km, better than the Mercedes-Benz's 8.3 L/100 km. However, the Mercedes-Benz's RM376 annual road tax is RM1,742 lower than the Audi's RM2,118.