BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan asks RM20,088 more than the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, and the money buys stronger outputs at 161 hp and 270 Nm, a quicker 8.3-second century sprint, seven airbags and auto emergency braking. The BMW counters with a larger 1,499 cc engine, a 10-litre bigger boot at 430 litres and a much wider 2,070 mm body. Both are CKD, front-drive petrol C-segment sedans with wet dual-clutch gearboxes and the same 230 km/h top speed.
Pick the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe if you want the lower entry price, the bigger 430-litre boot and do not need the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan’s extra torque and AEB.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan if you want the quicker car with 270 Nm, 7 airbags and auto emergency braking, and can accept the RM20,088 premium.
Key differences
- Price: BMW RM218,800; Mercedes-Benz RM238,888
- Engine/output: BMW 1,499 cc, 156 hp, 230 Nm; Mercedes-Benz 1,332 cc, 161 hp, 270 Nm
- Performance: BMW 0-100 km/h in 8.6 s; Mercedes-Benz 0-100 km/h in 8.3 s
- Size: BMW 4,546 mm long, 2,670 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz 4,549 mm long, 2,729 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: BMW 430 L; Mercedes-Benz 420 L
- Safety kit: BMW 6 airbags and no AEB listed; Mercedes-Benz 7 airbags and AEB
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 218,800✓ | RM 238,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,499 cc | 1,332 cc |
| Power | 156 hp | 161 hp✓ |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 270 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 s | 8.3 s✓ |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,546 mm | 4,549 mm |
| Width | 2,070 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,446 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Boot space | 430 L✓ | 420 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 51 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 90 | RM 70✓ |
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.
2 Series Gran Coupe
- Lower RM218,800 price
- Larger 430-litre boot
- Same 230 km/h top speed as the Mercedes-Benz
- Less torque at 230 Nm
- Slower 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- No auto emergency braking listed
A-Class Sedan
- Stronger 161 hp and 270 Nm outputs
- Quicker 8.3-second 0-100 km/h run
- 7 airbags plus auto emergency braking
- Costs RM20,088 more
- Smaller 420-litre boot
- Higher price despite the same 2-year warranty
2 Series Gran Coupe vs A-Class Sedan FAQ
Is the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe or Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan better?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan is stronger, quicker and better equipped for safety. The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is better if price and boot space matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan costs RM20,088 more than the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds versus 8.6 seconds for the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe.