Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class: W176 Facelift vs W177
Verdict
The W177 is the quicker, pricier successor: RM509,888 against RM329,181, with 421 hp and 500 Nm versus 381 hp and 475 Nm. It cuts 0-100 km/h from 4.2 to 3.9 seconds and raises top speed from 250 to 270 km/h, while road tax stays the same at RM376. The outgoing W176 Facelift is still properly fast, uses less fuel at 6.9 L/100 km versus 8.3 L/100 km, and costs RM180,707 less. For Malaysia, that gap is the whole argument.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class W176 Facelift if you want AMG hatchback pace with the lower price, lower rated fuel use and the same RM376 annual road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class W177 if you want the faster, larger-generation car and accept the higher price and fuel use.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class W176 Facelift RM329,181; Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class W177 RM509,888
- Power and torque: 381 hp/475 Nm; 421 hp/500 Nm
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: 4.2 s/250 km/h; 3.9 s/270 km/h
- Fuel economy and CO2: 6.9 L/100 km/162 g/km; 8.3 L/100 km/189 g/km
- Size and boot: 4,367 mm long/341 L; 4,445 mm long/370 L
- Fuel tank: 56 L; 51 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 329,181✓ | RM 509,888 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,991 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Power | 381 hp | 421 hp✓ |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.2 s | 3.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 270 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 L/100km✓ | 8.3 L/100km |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 162 g/km✓ | 189 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,367 mm | 4,445 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,417 mm | 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,699 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Boot space | 341 L | 370 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 56 L | 51 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 376 | 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.
W176 Facelift
- Much lower price
- Lower rated fuel consumption
- Same AWD, wet dual-clutch auto and RM376 road tax
- Less power and torque
- Slower 0-100 km/h and lower top speed
- Smaller 341-litre boot
W177
- 421 hp and 500 Nm
- Quicker 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 370-litre boot
- Costs RM180,707 more
- Higher 8.3 L/100 km fuel use
- Smaller 51-litre fuel tank
W176 Facelift vs W177 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class W176 Facelift or Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class W177 better?
The W177 is better on performance and space, with 421 hp, 500 Nm and a 370-litre boot. The W176 Facelift is better value on these numbers, as it is far cheaper and uses less fuel.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class W177 costs RM180,707 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class W176 Facelift.
Which one is cheaper to run on paper?
The W176 Facelift has the lower rated fuel use at 6.9 L/100 km versus 8.3 L/100 km. Road tax is identical at RM376 a year for both.