BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan
Verdict
This is a clear split between cost control and pace. The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is RM125,088 cheaper, has RM90 annual road tax and a slightly larger 430-litre boot, so it makes sense if the badge, sedan shape and running costs matter most. The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan is far quicker, with 302 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time. It also gets 7 airbags, AEB and a 4-year warranty. You pay hard for that extra performance and kit.
Pick the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe if you want the lower purchase price, lower RM90 road tax and a slightly bigger boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan if you want the much quicker car, all-wheel drive, AEB and a longer 4-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW RM218,800; Mercedes-Benz RM343,888
- Engine and output: BMW 1,499 cc, 156 hp, 230 Nm; Mercedes-Benz 1,991 cc, 302 hp, 400 Nm
- Acceleration and top speed: BMW 0-100 km/h in 8.6 s, 230 km/h; Mercedes-Benz 4.7 s, 250 km/h
- Driven wheels: BMW front-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz all-wheel drive
- Boot space: BMW 430 L; Mercedes-Benz 420 L
- Safety and warranty: BMW 6 airbags, 2-year warranty; Mercedes-Benz 7 airbags, AEB, 4-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 218,800✓ | RM 343,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,499 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Power | 156 hp | 302 hp✓ |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 s | 4.7 s✓ |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,546 mm | 4,549 mm |
| Width | 2,070 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,411 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 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 90✓ | RM 376 |
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
- RM125,088 cheaper to buy
- Lower RM90 annual road tax
- Slightly larger 430-litre boot
- Much slower 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Front-wheel drive only
- No AEB listed and shorter 2-year warranty
AMG A-Class Sedan
- Far stronger 302 hp and 400 Nm output
- All-wheel drive with 4.7-second 0-100 km/h pace
- 7 airbags, AEB and 4-year warranty
- RM343,888 price is a big jump
- Higher RM376 annual road tax
- Slightly smaller 420-litre boot
2 Series Gran Coupe vs AMG A-Class Sedan FAQ
Is the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe or Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan is better for performance and safety kit on paper. The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is better if you want the cheaper car to buy and tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan costs RM125,088 more than the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe.
Which car is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan is much quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds versus 8.6 seconds for the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe.