Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan vs Toyota Camry
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan is the pricier, smaller C-segment sedan at RM238,888, while the Toyota Camry is a larger D-segment car at RM221,800, so the Toyota starts RM17,088 lower. The Mercedes is quicker on paper, with 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds and a 230 km/h top speed, plus much cheaper RM70 annual road tax. The Camry answers with 201 hp, a 2,825 mm wheelbase, 524 litres of boot space and a five-year warranty. For most Malaysian families, the Toyota gives more metal and cover for less money.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan if you want the quicker, smaller premium-badged sedan and the RM70 road tax matters to you.
Pick the Toyota Camry if you want more cabin and boot space, more power and a longer five-year warranty for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan RM238,888; Toyota Camry RM221,800
- Segment: Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan C-segment; Toyota Camry D-segment
- Engine and output: Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan 1,332 cc, 161 hp, 270 Nm; Toyota Camry 2,487 cc, 201 hp, 246 Nm
- Performance: Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan 0-100 km/h in 8.3 s, 230 km/h; Toyota Camry 8.9 s, 210 km/h
- Size and boot: Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan 4,549 mm long, 2,729 mm wheelbase, 420 L; Toyota Camry 4,920 mm, 2,825 mm, 524 L
- Ownership: Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan 2-year warranty, RM70 road tax; Toyota Camry 5-year warranty, RM867 road tax
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 238,888 | RM 221,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,332 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Power | 161 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 270 Nm✓ | 246 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 s✓ | 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,549 mm | 4,920 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 2,825 mm |
| Boot space | 420 L | 524 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 70✓ | RM 867 |
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.
A-Class Sedan
- Quicker 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 270 Nm torque figure
- Very low RM70 annual road tax
- Costs RM17,088 more
- Smaller 420-litre boot
- Shorter 2-year warranty
Camry
- Larger D-segment body with 2,825 mm wheelbase
- Bigger 524-litre boot
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Much higher RM867 annual road tax
- Slower 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 210 km/h top speed
A-Class Sedan vs Camry FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan or Toyota Camry better?
The Toyota Camry is the better family buy because it is cheaper, larger, has a bigger boot and gets a five-year warranty. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan is better if you prioritise quicker acceleration, a higher top speed and far lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan costs RM17,088 more than the Toyota Camry, based on RM238,888 versus RM221,800.
Which car is cheaper to tax in Malaysia?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan is far cheaper to tax at RM70 a year. The Toyota Camry’s larger 2,487 cc engine puts its annual road tax at RM867.