Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class vs Toyota GR Corolla
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class costs RM509,888 against the Toyota GR Corolla at RM368,950, and the RM140,938 gap mainly buys speed: 421 hp, 500 Nm, a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time and 270 km/h top speed. The Toyota counters with 296 hp, 400 Nm, a manual gearbox, 5.3 seconds to 100 km/h and a five-year warranty. Both are CBU, five-seat C-segment AWD petrol hatchbacks, but the Mercedes also has the far bigger 370-litre boot versus 213 litres.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class if you want the quicker AWD hot hatch, the dual-clutch automatic and the larger 370-litre boot.
Pick the Toyota GR Corolla if you want the lower price, manual gearbox and longer five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class RM509,888; Toyota GR Corolla RM368,950
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class 421 hp/500 Nm; Toyota GR Corolla 296 hp/400 Nm
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class 3.9 s/270 km/h; Toyota GR Corolla 5.3 s/230 km/h
- Transmission: Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class wet dual-clutch automatic; Toyota GR Corolla manual
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class 370 L; Toyota GR Corolla 213 L
- Warranty and road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class 2 years/RM376; Toyota GR Corolla 5 years/RM207
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 509,888 | RM 368,950✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,991 cc | 1,618 cc |
| Power | 421 hp✓ | 296 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm✓ | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Manual |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s✓ | 5.3 s |
| Top speed | 270 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 L/100km | — |
| CO₂ | 189 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,445 mm | 4,407 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,851 mm |
| Height | 1,412 mm | 1,479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Boot space | 370 L✓ | 213 L |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 376 | RM 207✓ |
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
- Larger 370-litre boot
- RM140,938 dearer than the Toyota
- Shorter two-year warranty
- Higher RM376 annual road tax
GR Corolla
- Lower RM368,950 asking price
- Manual gearbox with AWD
- Longer five-year warranty
- Slower 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 213-litre boot
- Less power and torque than the Mercedes
AMG A-Class vs GR Corolla FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class or Toyota GR Corolla better?
For performance, the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class is better: 421 hp, 500 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. For cost, warranty and a manual gearbox, the Toyota GR Corolla makes more sense.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class is RM140,938 more expensive than the Toyota GR Corolla. That gap comes with more power, quicker acceleration, a higher top speed and a larger boot.
Which one is more practical?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class is more practical on boot space, with 370 litres versus the Toyota GR Corolla’s 213 litres. Both are five-seat C-segment hatchbacks with all-wheel drive.