Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA: C118 vs C118 Facelift
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA C118 is the value play: RM448,888 against RM527,888 means a RM79,000 saving, yet both use the same 1,991 cc petrol engine with 421 hp/500 Nm, wet dual-clutch gearbox and all-wheel drive. The older car is even a tenth quicker to 100 km/h, 4.0 s versus 4.1 s. The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA C118 Facelift is longer and much wider on paper, but the wheelbase, five-seat layout, 460-litre boot, 51-litre tank, seven airbags, AEB and two-year warranty are unchanged. Mechanically, there is very little in it.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA C118 if you want the lower RM448,888 price, the 4.0-second 0-100 km/h time and the same 421 hp/500 Nm AWD hardware.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA C118 Facelift if you specifically want the facelift body dimensions and can accept paying RM79,000 more for a car that is mechanically matched on paper.
Key differences
- Price: RM448,888 vs RM527,888
- 0-100 km/h: 4.0 s vs 4.1 s
- Length: 4,688 mm vs 4,701 mm
- Width: 1,830 mm vs 1,999 mm
- Height: 1,439 mm vs 1,413 mm
- Power and torque: 421 hp/500 Nm vs 421 hp/500 Nm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 448,888✓ | RM 527,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,991 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Power | 421 hp | 421 hp |
| Torque | 500 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 | 4.0 s✓ | 4.1 s |
| Top speed | 270 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.3 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 186 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,688 mm | 4,701 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,999 mm |
| Height | 1,439 mm | 1,413 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Boot space | 460 L | 460 L |
| Fuel tank | 51 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.
C118
- RM79,000 cheaper
- Marginally quicker 4.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Same 1,991 cc, 421 hp/500 Nm AWD drivetrain
- Shorter at 4,688 mm
- Older, pre-facelift car
- No boot, warranty or safety-count advantage
C118 Facelift
- Longer 4,701 mm body
- Lower 1,413 mm height
- Same 460-litre boot and seven airbags
- Costs RM79,000 more
- Slightly slower 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- No stated gain in power, torque or boot space
C118 vs C118 Facelift FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA C118 or Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA C118 Facelift better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA C118 is the better buy on numbers, because it costs RM79,000 less, has the same 421 hp/500 Nm drivetrain and is slightly quicker to 100 km/h.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA C118 Facelift costs RM79,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA C118.
Do both cars use the same engine and drivetrain?
Yes. Both use a 1,991 cc petrol engine with 421 hp and 500 Nm, a wet dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.