Car Buyer's Guide

Honda Civic Type R vs Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan

Verdict

The AMG A-Class Sedan is about 14% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM 399,900RM 343,888
Body typeHatchbackSedan
SegmentC-SegmentC-Segment
AssemblyCBUCKD
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing
Capacity1,996 cc1,991 cc
Horsepower315 hp302 hp
Torque420 Nm400 Nm
Cylinder ArrangementInlineInline
Timing TypeChainChain
FuelPetrolPetrol Hybrid/REV
Bore86 mm83 mm
Compression Ratio9.810.5
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower14 hp
Drivetrain
TransmissionManualDual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
Transmission Name6-speed ManualAMG Speedshift 8G DCT
Gears68
Transmission ManufacturerHondaMercedes-Benz
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h5.5 seconds4.7 seconds
Top Speed272 km/h250 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,593 mm4,549 mm
Width1,890 mm1,796 mm
Height1,407 mm1,411 mm
Wheelbase2,734 mm2,729 mm
Weight1,423 kg1,570 kg
Fuel Tank47 litres51 litres
Doors54
Seats45
Boot Space410 litres420 litres
Front Tyre265/30R19235/35R19
Rear Tyre265/30R19235/35R19
Spare TyreTyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresMichelin Pilot Sport 4 SPirelli P Zero
Chassis
AssemblyJapan (CBU)Malaysia (CKD)
ChassisUnibodyUnibody
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-LinkMulti-link
Front Wheels19" Alloy19" Alloys
Rear Wheels19" Alloy19" Alloys
Front BrakesVentilated DiscVentilated and Cross Drilled Disc
Rear BrakesSolid DiscVentilated and Cross Drilled Disc
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist)
Chassis NotesAdaptive DampersAMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers
Crash Safety Ratings
EuroNCAP5 stars
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, CurtainDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts4 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable for 2 Outer Rear SeatsAvailable on Outer Two Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes, Honda SensingYes, Active Brake Assist
Lane-keeping AssistSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED Reflector with Auto High BeamMultibeam LED Projectors
TaillampsLED CombinationFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsManual Adjustable, Driver's Seat Height AdjustableDriver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding40:20:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic ClimateDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear AC vents
Power Sockets1 Front, 2 Front USB-A1 Front, 1 Rear
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightsMap Lights & Ambient Lighting
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Audio9.0" Advanced Display Audio Touchscreen with 8 Speakers, Wired Android Auto, Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Mercedes me connect, Voice Control, Burmester Sound System, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-Speaker 710W Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Driver's and Front Passenger's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless Operation with Walk-away Auto LockKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control with Low Speed FollowAdaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front4 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with Multi-angleYes, 360-degree View Monitor
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer5 years4 years
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM 378RM 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.

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