Verdict
At RM173,800, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe undercuts the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan by RM65,088 and brings 18-inch wheels, multi-link rear suspension, rear air-con vents and a 430-litre boot. The Mercedes costs RM238,888, but its 161 hp and 270 Nm cut the 0-100 km/h time to 8.3 seconds, versus 156 hp, 230 Nm and 8.6 seconds for the BMW. It also has seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring and Active Brake Assist. The BMW is the sharper-value Malaysian buy; the Mercedes makes its case with safety kit and a longer 2,729-mm wheelbase.
Pick the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe if you want to save RM65,088 while gaining 18-inch wheels, multi-link rear suspension, rear vents and 10 litres more boot space.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan if you will pay more for 270 Nm, a 0.3-second quicker 0-100 km/h time, seven airbags and Active Brake Assist.
Key differences
- Price: BMW RM173,800; Mercedes-Benz RM238,888.
- Performance: BMW 156 hp and 230 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz 161 hp and 270 Nm, 8.3 seconds.
- Wheelbase: BMW 2,670 mm; Mercedes-Benz 2,729 mm.
- Rear suspension: BMW multi-link; Mercedes-Benz torsion beam.
- Wheels and tyres: BMW 18-inch wheels with 225/45R18 tyres; Mercedes-Benz 17-inch wheels with 205/55R17 tyres.
- Boot space: BMW 430 litres; Mercedes-Benz 420 litres.
2 Series Gran Coupe
- RM65,088 lower price
- Multi-link rear suspension and 18-inch wheels
- Rear air-con vents and 430-litre boot
- 156 hp and 230 Nm trail the Mercedes-Benz's 161 hp and 270 Nm
- Six airbags versus seven in the Mercedes-Benz
- No blind-spot information system, Active Brake Assist or Active Parking Assist
A-Class Sedan
- 161 hp, 270 Nm and 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Seven airbags, blind-spot information system and Active Brake Assist
- 59-mm longer wheelbase with Active Parking Assist
- RM65,088 higher price
- Torsion-beam rear suspension versus the BMW's multi-link arrangement
- No rear air-con vents and a 420-litre boot, 10 litres smaller than the BMW's
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM173,800✓ | RM238,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM70✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | 1,332 cc |
| Horsepower | 156 hp at 4,900 rpm | 161 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 230 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 270 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 72.2 mm × 81.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | Steptronic Dual-clutch | 7G-DCT |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Getrag |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,546 mm | 4,549 mm |
| Width | 2,070 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,446 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 51 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 430 litres✓ | 420 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R18 | 205/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R18 | 205/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Y-spoke Two-tone Alloys | 17" Five-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Y-spoke Two-tone Alloys | 17" Five-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Comfort Lowered Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Pelvis, 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 Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | — |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver-side Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 2 Front USB-C, 1 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.7" BMW Operating System 9 with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and 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 | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Active Parking Assist |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | No |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years✓ | 2 years |
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.
Used 2 Series Gran Coupe & A-Class Sedan for sale
2 Series Gran Coupe vs A-Class Sedan FAQ
Is the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe or Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan better?
The BMW is the better buy on price and hardware, costing RM65,088 less while adding multi-link rear suspension, 18-inch wheels and rear vents. Choose the Mercedes-Benz for its stronger 270 Nm output and broader active-safety equipment.
What is the price difference?
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe costs RM173,800 and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan costs RM238,888, so the Mercedes-Benz costs RM65,088 more.
Which is quicker, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe or Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds. The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe takes 8.6 seconds, despite both having a 230 km/h top speed.
