BMW i4 M50 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class
Verdict
At RM430,800, the BMW i4 M50 undercuts the RM443,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class by RM13,088 and is the harder hitter: 537 hp, AWD and 3.9 seconds to 100 km/h against 402 hp and 4.6 seconds. It also gets an 83.9 kWh battery and 510 km EV range. The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class counters with a 250 km/h top speed, a four-year warranty, seven airbags and RM380 road tax. For a Malaysian buyer, this is speed and EV range against longer cover and lower annual tax.
i4 M50
Pick the BMW i4 M50 if you want the quicker and cheaper AWD sedan, with 537 hp, a 3.9-second 0–100 km/h time and 510 km of EV range.
AMG C-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class if you want the higher 250 km/h top speed, longer four-year warranty, seven airbags and lower RM380 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i4 M50 RM430,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class RM443,888
- Power: BMW i4 M50 537 hp; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 402 hp
- 0–100 km/h: BMW i4 M50 3.9 s; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 4.6 s
- Top speed: BMW i4 M50 225 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 250 km/h
- Boot space: BMW i4 M50 470 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 455 L
- Warranty: BMW i4 M50 2 years; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 4 years
i4 M50
- 537 hp and 3.9-second 0–100 km/h time
- 510 km EV range from an 83.9 kWh battery
- 470 L boot is 15 L larger
- 225 km/h top speed trails the Mercedes-Benz
- Two-year warranty is shorter
- RM1,065 annual road tax is higher
AMG C-Class
- 250 km/h top speed
- Four-year warranty and seven airbags
- RM380 annual road tax
- 402 hp is 135 hp down on the BMW
- 4.6-second 0–100 km/h time is slower
- 455 L boot is smaller
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 430,800✓ | RM 443,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 402 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 537 hp✓ | 14 hp |
| Motor Torque | 795 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 83.9 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 510 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200.0 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | eDrive | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 1 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BMW AG | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9 seconds✓ | 4.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | 2,290 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 470 litres✓ | 455 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/35R20 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R20 | 265/35R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, Variable Sport Steering | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers |
| 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 | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Cross Traffic Detection (5 km/h to 250 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Exterior Loudspeaker for Pedestrians, Active Protection | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive Laser High Beam | Digital Light LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 4x Front USB-C, 1x Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (6 Colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 17-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (525W) | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular, with Reversing Assist | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, BMW IconicSounds Electric | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 6-year/100,000 km Free Service Package, 8-year/100,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,065 | RM 380✓ |
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.
i4 M50 vs AMG C-Class FAQ
Is the BMW i4 M50 or Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class better?
For pace and EV range, the BMW i4 M50 is better: 537 hp and 3.9 seconds beat 402 hp and 4.6 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class fights back with 250 km/h, seven airbags, a four-year warranty and RM380 road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class costs RM13,088 more, at RM443,888 against RM430,800 for the BMW i4 M50.
Which is quicker from 0–100 km/h?
The BMW i4 M50 is quicker, taking 3.9 seconds versus 4.6 seconds for the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class. The Mercedes-Benz has the higher top speed, 250 km/h against 225 km/h.