GWM Ora 07 vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan
Verdict
The GWM Ora 07 changes the maths: at RM169,800 it is RM69,088 cheaper, yet its single motor makes 201 hp against the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan’s 161 hp. It is also much larger, with a 2,870 mm wheelbase versus 2,729 mm, and brings an 83.5 kWh battery with 640 km of EV range. The Mercedes fights back with the more useful boot, 420 litres against 333 litres, plus a higher 230 km/h top speed and a quoted 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time. Practicality splits the decision.
Pick the GWM Ora 07 if you want the bigger, cheaper electric sedan with more power, longer warranty cover and 640 km of quoted range.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan if you want a petrol sedan with the larger boot, higher top speed and the Mercedes-Benz entry point in Malaysia.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Ora 07 RM169,800; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan RM238,888
- Power: GWM Ora 07 201 hp; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan 161 hp
- Top speed: GWM Ora 07 170 km/h; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan 230 km/h
- Size: GWM Ora 07 4,871 mm long and 2,870 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan 4,549 mm and 2,729 mm
- Boot space: GWM Ora 07 333 litres; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan 420 litres
- Warranty: GWM Ora 07 6 years; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan 2 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 169,800✓ | RM 238,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,332 cc |
| Power | 201 hp✓ | 161 hp |
| Torque | — | 270 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.3 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 230 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 83.5 kWh | — |
| EV range | 640 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,871 mm | 4,549 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,500 mm | 1,446 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Boot space | 333 L | 420 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 51 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | 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.
Ora 07
- 201 hp single-motor EV output
- 83.5 kWh battery with 640 km range
- Longer 2,870 mm wheelbase
- Smaller 333-litre boot
- Lower 170 km/h top speed
- Road tax is RM160 versus RM70
A-Class Sedan
- Larger 420-litre boot
- 230 km/h top speed
- 7 airbags versus 6
- Costs RM69,088 more
- Lower 161 hp output
- Shorter 2-year warranty
Ora 07 vs A-Class Sedan FAQ
Is the GWM Ora 07 or Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan better?
The GWM Ora 07 is the stronger buy on price, power, size, range and warranty. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan is better if boot space, petrol refuelling and higher-speed performance matter more.
What is the price difference?
The GWM Ora 07 costs RM169,800, while the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan costs RM238,888. That makes the Mercedes-Benz RM69,088 more expensive.
Which one has more boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan has the larger boot at 420 litres. The GWM Ora 07 has 333 litres, despite being the longer and wider car.