Verdict
The facelift asks RM343,888 against RM325,090, so the new-car gap is RM18,798. Mechanically it keeps the same 1,991 cc turbo four with 302 hp and 400 Nm, AWD and a 250 km/h cap, but adds petrol hybrid/REV hardware with one 14 hp motor, an 8-speed AMG Speedshift DCT and trims 0-100 km/h from 4.8 to 4.7 seconds. It also gets adaptive cruise with Stop & Go, rear air vents, Burmester 12-speaker 710W audio and a four-year manufacturer warranty. The outgoing car counters with a head-up display, lane-keeping steering correction and powered contactless boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan V177 if you want the lower RM325,090 price and still value its head-up display, lane-keeping steering correction and powered contactless boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan V177 Facelift if you want the quicker 4.7-second sprint, 8-speed DCT, 14 hp motor assistance, adaptive cruise and four-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: RM325,090 vs RM343,888
- 0-100 km/h: 4.8 seconds vs 4.7 seconds
- Transmission: 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT vs 8-speed AMG Speedshift DCT
- Electrification: petrol with no motor listed vs petrol hybrid/REV with 1 motor rated at 14 hp
- Warranty manufacturer: 2 years/unlimited mileage vs 4 years/unlimited mileage
- Rear air-con: none listed vs rear AC vents
V177
- RM18,798 cheaper to buy new
- Has a head-up display; the facelift does not list one
- Gets lane-keeping assist with steering correction
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 4.8 seconds versus 4.7 seconds
- No rear AC vents listed
- Shorter manufacturer warranty: 2 years versus 4 years
V177 Facelift
- Quicker by 0.1 second from 0-100 km/h
- Adds an 8-speed DCT and one 14 hp motor
- Gets adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go and Burmester 12-speaker 710W audio
- Costs RM18,798 more
- No head-up display listed
- No lane-keeping assist listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 325,090✓ | RM 343,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,991 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 302 hp | 302 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 14 hp |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission | AMG Speedshift 8G DCT |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds | 4.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 182 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,559 mm | 4,549 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,411 mm | 1,411 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Weight | 1,570 kg | 1,570 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 420 litres | 420 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/35R19 | 235/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/35R19 | 235/35R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG 5-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG 5-twin-spoke Light-alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated, Cross-drilled Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated, Cross-drilled Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers, AMG Dynamic Select | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Pelvis, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Active Brake Assist | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Pre-Safe, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Multibeam LED Projector | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 colours) | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Touchpad, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Mercedes me connect, Voice Control, Burmester Sound System, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-Speaker 710W Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, MBUX Interior Assistant | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| 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.
V177 vs V177 Facelift FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan V177 or Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan V177 Facelift better?
The facelift is better for most new-car buyers: it is quicker, has the 8-speed DCT, 14 hp motor assistance, adaptive cruise, rear AC vents and a four-year manufacturer warranty. The outgoing car is stronger if price, head-up display and lane-keeping assist matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan V177 Facelift costs RM343,888, while the outgoing Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan V177 costs RM325,090. The difference is RM18,798.
Which one is quicker?
The facelift is quicker: 0-100 km/h takes 4.7 seconds versus 4.8 seconds for the outgoing car. Both have 302 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 250 km/h top speed.