Verdict
At RM84,900, the Honda City costs RM153,988 less and is the rational Malaysian buy: its 519-litre boot is 99 litres larger, it returns a rated 5.6 L/100 km and carries a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan answers with a much stronger 161 hp and 270 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h from 10.2 to 8.3 seconds, plus a 129 mm longer wheelbase. Its RM238,888 price buys premium-cabin hardware and stronger performance, not extra luggage room or a longer factory warranty.
Pick the Honda City if RM84,900 pricing, a 519-litre boot, rated 5.6 L/100 km consumption and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty matter more than outright pace.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan if you will pay RM238,888 for 161 hp, 270 Nm, an 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time and richer parking and cabin equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City RM84,900; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan RM238,888.
- Performance: Honda City 119 hp, 145 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 10.2 seconds; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan 161 hp, 270 Nm and 8.3 seconds.
- Boot space: Honda City 519 litres; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan 420 litres.
- Wheelbase: Honda City 2,600 mm; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan 2,729 mm.
- Wheels and tyres: Honda City 15-inch alloys with 185/60R15 tyres; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan 17-inch alloys with 205/55R17 tyres.
- Warranty: Honda City five years unlimited mileage; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan two years unlimited mileage.
City
- RM153,988 less expensive.
- 519-litre boot, 99 litres larger.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty and rated 5.6 L/100 km economy.
- 119 hp and 145 Nm trail the A-Class Sedan's 161 hp and 270 Nm.
- 10.2-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.9 seconds slower.
- Manual front seats and manual air-conditioning versus power memory seats and dual-zone climate control.
A-Class Sedan
- 161 hp, 270 Nm and an 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 2,729 mm wheelbase, 129 mm longer than the City.
- Blind-spot monitoring, Active Parking Assist and 10.25-inch MBUX touchscreen.
- RM238,888 price is RM153,988 higher.
- 420-litre boot is 99 litres smaller.
- Two-year unlimited-mileage warranty is three years shorter.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM84,900✓ | RM238,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,332 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp | 161 hp✓ |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 270 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 72.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | 7G-DCT |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | Getrag |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h | 230 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,549 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm | 1,446 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Weight | 1,125 kg | 1,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 519 litres✓ | 420 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 205/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 205/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Five-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Five-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Comfort Lowered Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Pelvis, 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 Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Lead Car Departure Notification | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-conditioning | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 2 Front USB-C, 1 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio with Bluetooth and 4 Speakers | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side 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 with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Multi-angle | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Active Parking Assist |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | No |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free Labour for Five Times within 100,000 km or Five Years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM70✓ |
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 City & A-Class Sedan for sale
City vs A-Class Sedan FAQ
Is the Honda City or Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan better?
The Honda City is better for cost, boot capacity, rated fuel use and warranty cover. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan is better for performance, its 2,729 mm wheelbase and equipment including blind-spot monitoring, power memory front seats and Active Parking Assist.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan costs RM238,888 versus RM84,900 for the Honda City, a difference of RM153,988.
Which is quicker, the Honda City or Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds versus 10.2 seconds for the Honda City. It also produces 161 hp and 270 Nm, against 119 hp and 145 Nm.