Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA: X156 AMG vs H247 Facelift
Verdict
On paper, this is a clean old-versus-new AMG GLA split. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA X156 AMG costs RM375,888 against RM363,888 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 Facelift, and it is the harder-hitting car: 360 hp, 450 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. The newer H247 gives away 58 hp and 0.4 seconds, but it is roomier where Malaysian buyers feel it daily, with a 30 mm longer wheelbase, 435-litre boot, seven airbags, AEB and a four-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA X156 AMG if you want the quicker CBU car, with 360 hp and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time taking priority over warranty and safety kit.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 Facelift if you want the newer CKD package with more cabin-friendly dimensions, AEB, seven airbags and a four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price and assembly: X156 AMG RM375,888 and CBU; H247 Facelift RM363,888 and CKD
- Output: X156 AMG 360 hp and 450 Nm; H247 Facelift 302 hp and 400 Nm
- Acceleration and top speed: X156 AMG 0-100 km/h in 4.8 s and 250 km/h; H247 Facelift 5.2 s and 250 km/h
- Size: X156 AMG 4,445 mm long, 1,804 mm wide, 1,494 mm tall; H247 Facelift 4,410 mm long, 1,834 mm wide, 1,611 mm tall
- Wheelbase and boot: X156 AMG 2,699 mm and 421 L; H247 Facelift 2,729 mm and 435 L
- Safety and warranty: X156 AMG 6 airbags, no AEB listed and 2 years; H247 Facelift 7 airbags, AEB and 4 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 375,888 | RM 363,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,991 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Power | 360 hp✓ | 302 hp |
| Torque | 450 Nm✓ | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s✓ | 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.5 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 1.0 kWh |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 175 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,445 mm | 4,410 mm |
| Width | 1,804 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,494 mm | 1,611 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,699 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Boot space | 421 L | 435 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 56 L | 43 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 436 | RM 436 |
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.
X156 AMG
- Stronger 360 hp and 450 Nm outputs
- Quicker 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 56-litre fuel tank
- RM12,000 dearer
- Only 6 airbags and no AEB listed
- Shorter 2-year warranty
H247 Facelift
- Cheaper by RM12,000
- AEB and 7 airbags listed
- Longer 2,729 mm wheelbase and larger 435 L boot
- Lower 302 hp and 400 Nm outputs
- Slower 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 43-litre fuel tank
X156 AMG vs H247 Facelift FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA X156 AMG or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 Facelift better?
The H247 Facelift is the better daily buy on paper thanks to AEB, 7 airbags, more boot space and a 4-year warranty. The X156 AMG is better only if outright pace matters most.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA X156 AMG is RM12,000 more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 Facelift.
Which one is quicker?
The X156 AMG is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds versus 5.2 seconds for the H247 Facelift. Both have the same 250 km/h top speed.