Hyundai Ioniq 5 N vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA
Verdict
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is RM443,888 against RM363,888 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA, and that RM80,000 gap buys a very different kind of pace: 601 hp, dual-motor AWD and 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds versus 302 hp, a 1,991 cc petrol hybrid and 5.2 seconds. The Hyundai is also much larger in wheelbase and has 448 km of EV range. But the Mercedes counters with seven airbags, a lower RM436 annual road tax and a known 435-litre boot.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N if you want the quicker, larger AWD SUV and can use its 448 km EV range.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA if you want a lower entry price, lower annual road tax and a petrol hybrid setup.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N RM443,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA RM363,888
- Power: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 601 hp; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 302 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 3.4 s; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 5.2 s
- Battery and range: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 84.0 kWh and 448 km; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 1.0 kWh and no EV range figure
- Size: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 4,715 mm long with 3,000 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 4,410 mm long with 2,729 mm wheelbase
- Road tax: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N RM1,440/year; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA RM436/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 443,888 | RM 363,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,991 cc |
| Power | 601 hp✓ | 302 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.4 s✓ | 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 260 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 84.0 kWh✓ | 1.0 kWh |
| EV range | 448 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,715 mm | 4,410 mm |
| Width | 1,940 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,585 mm | 1,611 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Boot space | — | 435 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 43 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,440 | RM 436✓ |
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.
Ioniq 5 N
- Huge 601 hp output
- Much quicker 3.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Longer 3,000 mm wheelbase
- Costs RM80,000 more
- Higher RM1,440 annual road tax
- Only six airbags versus seven
AMG GLA
- Lower purchase price
- Lower RM436 annual road tax
- Known 435-litre boot capacity
- 302 hp is far down on the Hyundai
- Slower 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter four-year warranty
Ioniq 5 N vs AMG GLA FAQ
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA better?
For outright performance, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is better: 601 hp and 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA makes more sense if you prioritise lower cost, petrol hybrid refuelling and seven airbags.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N costs RM80,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA.
Which one is faster from 0-100 km/h?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is faster, taking 3.4 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA does the same sprint in 5.2 seconds.