Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class vs Renault Megane RS
Verdict
Both are C-segment, five-seat CBU petrol hatchbacks, but they go about hot hatch duty very differently. At RM509,888 against RM279,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class is the far quicker, pricier answer: 421 hp, 500 Nm, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. The Renault Megane RS is slower at 5.8 seconds, yet its manual gearbox, lower RM279 yearly road tax, 384-litre boot and three-year warranty make it the more analogue and easier-to-justify buy for many Malaysian drivers.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class if you want the quicker, more powerful all-wheel-drive hatch and can live with the RM230,000 price gap.
Pick the Renault Megane RS if you want a manual hot hatch with lower purchase cost, lower road tax, a bigger boot and a longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class RM509,888; Renault Megane RS RM279,888
- Output: Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class 421 hp/500 Nm; Renault Megane RS 276 hp/390 Nm
- Drivetrain: Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class all-wheel drive; Renault Megane RS front-wheel drive
- Transmission: Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class wet dual-clutch automatic; Renault Megane RS manual
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class 3.9 s; Renault Megane RS 5.8 s
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class 370 L; Renault Megane RS 384 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 509,888 | RM 279,888✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,991 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Power | 421 hp✓ | 276 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 390 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Manual |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s✓ | 5.8 s |
| Top speed | 270 km/h✓ | 255 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km✓ |
| CO₂ | 189 g/km | 181 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,445 mm | 4,364 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,412 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 2,669 mm |
| Boot space | 370 L | 384 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 3✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 376 | RM 279✓ |
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.
AMG A-Class
- Much stronger 421 hp and 500 Nm output
- Quicker 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- All-wheel drive with wet dual-clutch automatic
- Costs RM230,000 more
- Smaller 370-litre boot
- Shorter two-year warranty
Megane RS
- Manual gearbox
- Lower RM279 yearly road tax
- Bigger 384-litre boot
- 276 hp and 390 Nm trail the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class
- Front-wheel drive only
- No auto emergency braking listed
AMG A-Class vs Megane RS FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class or Renault Megane RS better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class is better for outright pace, power and all-wheel-drive traction. The Renault Megane RS is better if price, a manual gearbox, boot space and warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class costs RM230,000 more than the Renault Megane RS.
Which car is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class is quicker, taking 3.9 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Renault Megane RS takes 5.8 seconds.