Car Buyer's Guide

Overview

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan is a C-segment, five-seat four-door saloon and an entry point to Mercedes-Benz ownership. It suits buyers wanting a compact premium-badged sedan rather than an SUV, with front-wheel drive and a wet dual-clutch automatic. The V177 facelift generation launches in 2023, and prices start from RM238,888.

A-Class Sedan in 2026 — what's new

In 2026, the A-Class Sedan carries on unchanged: there is no 2026-specific update. The current V177 facelift range remains the A 200 Progressive Line and A 250 4Matic AMG Line, introduced in Malaysia in 2023. Both are five-seat, front-wheel-drive petrol sedans with wet dual-clutch automatic transmissions. The A 200 has a 1,332 cc 161 hp engine; the A 250 uses a 1,991 cc 235 hp Petrol Hybrid/REV powertrain.

Variants (2)

RM238,888–RM263,888 · est. from RM2,440/mo

Which variant to buy

Most buyers should choose the A 200 Progressive Line at RM238,888. Its 1,332 cc petrol engine makes 161 hp, and it retains the same front-wheel-drive, wet dual-clutch, five-seat layout as the other A-Class Sedan. Pay RM263,888 for the A 250 4Matic AMG Line only if its 235 hp from a 1,991 cc Petrol Hybrid/REV powertrain matters to you. The RM25,000 gap buys extra output on the stated specifications; check the equipment list before treating it as a trim upgrade.

Previous model years (2)

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Colours

across the range — availability varies by variant

  • Cosmos Black Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Mountain Grey Metallic
  • Polar White Metallic

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Verdict

The A-Class Sedan makes sense as a compact first step into Mercedes-Benz, with two petrol choices and five seats. But its pricing is far above the Proton S70, BYD Seal 6 and Aion ES, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe starts lower. The A 250 is particularly hard to justify on price alone: it sits just RM112 below the RM264,000 starting point of the larger BMW 3 Series. Choose it for the Mercedes-Benz badge and the specified powertrain, not a bargain.

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Generations

Rivals to consider

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan FAQ

How much is the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan in Malaysia?

Malaysia’s A-Class Sedan range starts with the A 200 Progressive Line at RM238,888 and tops out with the A 250 4Matic AMG Line at RM263,888.

Which Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan variant should I buy?

Choose the A 200 Progressive Line for the lower entry price and the same five-seat, front-wheel-drive layout. Move to the A 250 4Matic AMG Line only if you want 235 hp rather than 161 hp.

How much power does the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan have?

The A 200 Progressive Line makes 161 hp from a 1,332 cc petrol engine. The A 250 4Matic AMG Line has 235 hp from a 1,991 cc Petrol Hybrid/REV powertrain.

Is the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan front-wheel drive?

Yes. Both Malaysian A-Class Sedan variants are front-wheel drive and use a wet dual-clutch automatic transmission.

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