Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class: W205 AMG vs W206 AMG
Verdict
The W206 AMG is the quicker, newer-feeling choice on numbers: 402 hp and 4.6 seconds to 100 km/h against the W205 AMG’s 367 hp and 4.7 seconds. But the outgoing car is not left behind, and it actually has more torque at 520 Nm versus 500 Nm, a 480-litre boot and a 66-litre tank. The W206 costs RM58,005 more, though its 1,999 cc petrol hybrid set-up cuts annual road tax from RM2,120 to RM380.
W205 AMG
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W205 AMG if you want the lower buy-in, bigger boot and stronger torque figure, and can live with the higher road tax.
W206 AMG
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W206 AMG if you want the newer-generation car with more power, a quicker 0-100 km/h time, longer warranty and much lower road tax.
Key differences
- Price: W205 AMG RM385,883; W206 AMG RM443,888
- Engine: W205 AMG 2,996 cc petrol; W206 AMG 1,999 cc petrol hybrid/REV
- Power and torque: W205 AMG 367 hp/520 Nm; W206 AMG 402 hp/500 Nm
- Acceleration: W205 AMG 0-100 km/h in 4.7 s; W206 AMG in 4.6 s
- Boot and tank: W205 AMG 480 L/66 L; W206 AMG 455 L/50 L
- Warranty and road tax: W205 AMG 2 years/RM2,120; W206 AMG 4 years/RM380
W205 AMG
- Lower purchase price
- More torque: 520 Nm versus 500 Nm
- Bigger 480-litre boot and 66-litre tank
- Higher RM2,120 annual road tax
- Less power and 0.1 s slower to 100 km/h
- Shorter two-year warranty
W206 AMG
- More power at 402 hp
- Quicker 4.6 s 0-100 km/h time
- Four-year warranty and RM380 road tax
- Costs RM58,005 more
- Smaller 455-litre boot
- Smaller 50-litre fuel tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 385,883✓ | RM 443,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 2,996 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 367 hp | 402 hp✓ |
| Torque | 520 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 88 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 14 hp✓ |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 9G-TRONIC | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7 seconds | 4.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 183 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,686 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,442 mm | 1,437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | 1,690 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 66 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 455 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 265/35R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental ContiSportContact 5P | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated, Perforated Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive dampers | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Collision Prevention Assist Plus | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | Digital Light LED Projector |
| 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 with AIR BALANCE perfume system and Ioniser | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 4x Front USB-C, 1x Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (3 colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade, manual rear door window shades | Panoramic Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | COMAND Online with Touchpad, 8.4-inch display, Burmester Surround Sound System with 13 Speakers, 590 watt | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker Burmester 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 |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot, contactless opening | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| 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 2,120 | RM 380✓ |
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.
W205 AMG vs W206 AMG FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W205 AMG or Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W206 AMG better?
The W206 AMG is better if you want the newer car, 402 hp, 4.6-second 0-100 km/h pace, four-year warranty and RM380 road tax. The W205 AMG still makes sense for boot space, tank size and lower purchase price.
What is the price difference?
The W206 AMG costs RM443,888, while the W205 AMG costs RM385,883. That makes the newer car RM58,005 more expensive.
Which one has the bigger boot and fuel tank?
The W205 AMG is better for luggage and range between fill-ups on paper, with a 480-litre boot and 66-litre tank. The W206 AMG has 455 litres of boot space and a 50-litre tank.