Verdict
At RM340,800, the BMW 5 Series is RM3,088 cheaper yet brings executive-car proportions: it is 511 mm longer, has a 171 mm longer wheelbase and a 490-litre boot. That matters for Malaysian buyers carrying rear passengers or luggage. The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan answers with much harder performance: 302 hp, 400 Nm and 4.7 seconds to 100 km/h versus 208 hp, 330 Nm and 7.5 seconds. It also gets all-wheel drive and a four-year warranty, but its 420-litre boot and rear air-con vents are less accommodating.
Pick the BMW 5 Series if rear-seat space, a 490-litre boot, rear dual-zone climate control and active lane keeping matter more than outright acceleration.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan if you want 302 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 5 Series RM340,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan RM343,888.
- Output: BMW 5 Series 208 hp and 330 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan 302 hp and 400 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW 5 Series 7.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan 4.7 seconds.
- Length/wheelbase: BMW 5 Series 5,060 mm/2,900 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan 4,549 mm/2,729 mm.
- Boot space: BMW 5 Series 490 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan 420 litres.
- Manufacturer warranty: BMW 5 Series two years; Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan four years.
5 Series
- RM3,088 lower price
- 490-litre boot
- Rear dual-zone automatic climate control and active lane keeping
- 208 hp and 330 Nm trail the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan's 302 hp and 400 Nm
- 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.8 seconds slower
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years
AMG A-Class Sedan
- 302 hp, 400 Nm and all-wheel drive
- 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Four-year manufacturer warranty and AMG adaptive dampers
- 420-litre boot is 70 litres smaller
- Rear air-con is limited to vents rather than rear dual-zone climate control
- No lane-keeping assist listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM340,800✓ | RM343,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM376✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing and mild hybrid assistance | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 208 hp at 5,000 rpm | 302 hp at 6,100 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 330 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 400 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 14 hp |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Automatic | AMG Speedshift 8G DCT |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | 4.7 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,549 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,411 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,570 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 51 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres✓ | 420 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 235/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R19 | 235/35R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Style-934 Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Style-934 Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| 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 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Driver Side Memory Settings | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Wireless Charger, 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Mercedes me connect, Voice Control, Burmester Sound System, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-Speaker 710W 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 | Active Cruise Control with Active Lane keeping assistant and Stop & Go function | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| 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 | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 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.
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5 Series vs AMG A-Class Sedan FAQ
Is the BMW 5 Series or Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan better?
The BMW 5 Series is the better choice for executive-sedan space, a 490-litre boot and rear climate control. Choose the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan for its 302 hp, all-wheel drive and 4.7-second sprint.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan costs RM3,088 more than the BMW 5 Series.
Which one is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan is decisively quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds against 7.5 seconds for the BMW 5 Series. Its 302 hp and 400 Nm also exceed the BMW's 208 hp and 330 Nm.
