Mazda 6 Sedan vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan
Verdict
The Mazda 6 Sedan costs RM180,359 against the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan at RM238,888, so the RM58,529 gap is not small. Mazda gives you the bigger D-segment body, a 2,830 mm wheelbase, 489-litre boot and five-year warranty. The Mercedes is the sharper sprinter: 8.3 seconds to 100 km/h, 270 Nm, seven airbags and AEB. For a Malaysian buyer, this is space and warranty cover versus badge-led compact premium speed and safety kit.
Pick the Mazda 6 Sedan if you want the larger sedan, bigger boot and longer warranty for RM58,529 less.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan if you want the quicker car with more torque, AEB and seven airbags.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 6 Sedan RM180,359; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan RM238,888
- Segment: Mazda 6 Sedan D-segment; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan C-segment
- Engine and output: Mazda 1,998 cc, 163 hp, 213 Nm; Mercedes-Benz 1,332 cc, 161 hp, 270 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Mazda 6 Sedan 10.5 s; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan 8.3 s
- Size and boot: Mazda 4,865 mm long, 2,830 mm wheelbase, 489 L; Mercedes-Benz 4,549 mm, 2,729 mm, 420 L
- Warranty and road tax: Mazda 5 years, RM379/year; Mercedes-Benz 2 years, RM70/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 180,359✓ | RM 238,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,332 cc |
| Power | 163 hp✓ | 161 hp |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 270 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.5 s | 8.3 s✓ |
| Top speed | — | 230 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 L/100km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,865 mm | 4,549 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,446 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Boot space | 489 L✓ | 420 L |
| Fuel tank | 62 L | 51 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 379 | 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.
6 Sedan
- RM58,529 cheaper to buy
- Larger D-segment body with 489-litre boot
- Five-year warranty
- Slower 10.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- No AEB listed
- Higher RM379 yearly road tax
A-Class Sedan
- Quicker 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 270 Nm torque
- Seven airbags and AEB
- Costs RM238,888, a RM58,529 jump over the Mazda
- Smaller 420-litre boot
- Shorter two-year warranty
6 Sedan vs A-Class Sedan FAQ
Is the Mazda 6 Sedan or Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan better?
The Mazda 6 Sedan is better for space, boot capacity, warranty and purchase price. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan is better for acceleration, torque and listed safety kit.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan costs RM238,888, while the Mazda 6 Sedan costs RM180,359. That makes the Mercedes RM58,529 more expensive.
Which car is bigger and more practical?
The Mazda 6 Sedan is bigger: 4,865 mm long with a 2,830 mm wheelbase and 489-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan measures 4,549 mm, has a 2,729 mm wheelbase and a 420-litre boot.