Hyundai Ioniq 6 N vs Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA
Verdict
At RM449,888 versus RM527,888, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is RM78,000 cheaper yet much quicker: 601 hp and 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds against the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA’s 421 hp and 4.1 seconds. For a Malaysian buyer, the Ioniq 6 N also brings a 487 km EV range, an 84.0 kWh battery and an 8-year warranty, but its annual road tax is RM1,440. The AMG CLA costs more, has a shorter 2-year warranty, but its RM376 road tax and 460-litre boot are clear everyday wins.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N if you want the quicker all-wheel-drive sedan, EV running, the longer warranty and can live with RM1,440 road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA if you want a petrol AMG sedan with a dual-clutch gearbox, lower RM376 road tax and a known 460-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RM449,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA RM527,888
- Power: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N 601 hp; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 421 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N 3.2 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 4.1 seconds
- Drivetrain and fuel: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N dual-motor electric AWD; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 1,991 cc petrol AWD
- Size: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N 4,935 mm long with 2,965 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 4,701 mm long with 2,729 mm wheelbase
- Road tax: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RM1,440 per year; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA RM376 per year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 449,888✓ | RM 527,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,991 cc |
| Power | 601 hp✓ | 421 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.2 s✓ | 4.1 s |
| Top speed | 257 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 84.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 487 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 4,701 mm |
| Width | 1,940 mm | 1,999 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,413 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,965 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Boot space | — | 460 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 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.
Ioniq 6 N
- 601 hp and 3.2-second 0-100 km/h are the stronger performance numbers
- 487 km EV range from an 84.0 kWh battery
- Longer 8-year warranty
- RM1,440 annual road tax is much higher
- Boot space is not stated
- Torque figure is not stated
AMG CLA
- Lower RM376 annual road tax
- 460-litre boot is stated
- 7 airbags versus the Hyundai’s 6
- RM78,000 more expensive
- Slower 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter 2-year warranty
Ioniq 6 N vs AMG CLA FAQ
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N or Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA better?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is better on performance and warranty, with 601 hp, 3.2 seconds to 100 km/h and an 8-year warranty. The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA makes more sense if lower road tax and a stated 460-litre boot matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is RM78,000 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is quicker, taking 3.2 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA takes 4.1 seconds.