Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan: V177 vs V177 Facelift
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 Facelift costs RM238,888 against RM210,903 for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177, so the new car asks RM27,985 more. Mechanically, this is close: both are CKD, petrol, front-driven sedans with a 1,332 cc engine, wet dual-clutch automatic, 420-litre boot, seven airbags and AEB. The older car is fractionally quicker at 8.1 seconds to 100 km/h, while the facelift gets more torque at 270 Nm. For a Malaysian buyer, the price jump is the hard part.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 if you want the lower RM210,903 price, the quoted 5.4 L/100 km economy figure and the slightly quicker 8.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 Facelift if you want the newer car and its stronger 270 Nm torque figure, and can accept paying RM27,985 more.
Key differences
- Price: RM210,903 for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177; RM238,888 for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 Facelift
- Power: 163 hp for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177; 161 hp for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 Facelift
- Torque: 250 Nm for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177; 270 Nm for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 Facelift
- 0-100 km/h: 8.1 seconds for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177; 8.3 seconds for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 Facelift
- Fuel economy: 5.4 L/100 km for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177; not quoted for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 Facelift
- CO2 emissions: 124 g/km for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177; not quoted for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 Facelift
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 210,903✓ | RM 238,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,332 cc | 1,332 cc |
| Power | 163 hp✓ | 161 hp |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 270 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 s✓ | 8.3 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.4 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 124 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,549 mm | 4,549 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm | 1,446 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Boot space | 420 L | 420 L |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | 51 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 70 | 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.
V177
- RM27,985 cheaper to buy
- Slightly quicker 8.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Same 420-litre boot and 2,729 mm wheelbase
- Lower 250 Nm torque figure
- Outgoing version beside the facelift
- Same two-year warranty as the facelift
V177 Facelift
- Higher 270 Nm torque figure
- Same seven airbags and AEB
- Same RM70 annual road tax
- Costs RM238,888
- Slightly slower 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- No quoted fuel economy or CO2 figure here
V177 vs V177 Facelift FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 or Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 Facelift better?
The facelift is newer and has more torque at 270 Nm, but the outgoing car is cheaper by RM27,985 and slightly quicker to 100 km/h. On the numbers, the older Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 is the sharper buy.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 Facelift costs RM238,888, while the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 costs RM210,903. That makes the facelift RM27,985 more expensive.
Do you lose cabin or boot space with either car?
No. Both measure 4,549 mm long, 1,796 mm wide and 1,446 mm tall, with a 2,729 mm wheelbase and a 420-litre boot. The packaging is identical on paper.