Hyundai Ioniq 6 N vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan
Verdict
At RM449,888 versus RM238,888, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N asks RM211,000 more, but it is in a different league for shove: 601 hp, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds against the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan’s 161 hp, front-wheel drive and 8.3 seconds. The Hyundai also brings an 84.0 kWh battery and 487 km EV range, plus an eight-year warranty. The Mercedes counters with a far lower RM70 road tax, a 420-litre boot and easier city sizing.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N if you want the far quicker C-segment sedan, can use an EV daily and accept the RM1,440 yearly road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan if you want the lower entry price, petrol convenience and a smaller premium sedan with a stated 420-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RM449,888; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan RM238,888
- Power: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N 601 hp; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan 161 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N 3.2 s; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan 8.3 s
- Drive: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N all-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan front-wheel drive
- Size: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N 4,935 mm long and 1,940 mm wide; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan 4,549 mm long and 1,796 mm wide
- Road tax: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RM1,440 per year; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan RM70 per year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 449,888 | RM 238,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,332 cc |
| Power | 601 hp✓ | 161 hp |
| Torque | — | 270 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.2 s✓ | 8.3 s |
| Top speed | 257 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 84.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 487 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 4,549 mm |
| Width | 1,940 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,446 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,965 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Boot space | — | 420 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 51 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,440 | 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.
Ioniq 6 N
- 601 hp and 3.2-second 0-100 km/h pace
- 84.0 kWh battery with 487 km EV range
- Eight-year warranty
- RM211,000 dearer than the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan
- RM1,440 yearly road tax
- No boot space figure stated
A-Class Sedan
- Much lower RM238,888 price
- RM70 yearly road tax
- 420-litre boot
- 161 hp is far behind the Hyundai’s 601 hp
- 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time is much slower
- Two-year warranty
Ioniq 6 N vs A-Class Sedan FAQ
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N or Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan better?
For performance, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is the clear pick: 601 hp and 3.2 seconds to 100 km/h. For lower running commitments and purchase cost, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan makes more sense.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N costs RM211,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan.
Which car is faster?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is much faster, doing 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds with a 257 km/h top speed. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan takes 8.3 seconds and tops out at 230 km/h.