Verdict
The BMW 5 Series is the sensible Malaysian executive sedan at RM340,800, saving RM103,088 while bringing a 5,060 mm body, 490-litre boot and five years of unlimited-mileage cover when its three-year extension is included. The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class costs RM443,888, but its 402 hp and 500 Nm cut the 0-100 km/h time from 7.5 to 4.6 seconds, with all-wheel drive and adaptive dampers. Choose the BMW for rear-seat-friendly size and cost; pay for the AMG if serious pace matters more than space.
Pick the BMW 5 Series if you want the lower entry price, a 490-litre boot and a 5,060 mm executive-sedan footprint.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class if you want 402 hp, 500 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 5 Series RM340,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class RM443,888.
- Output: BMW 5 Series 208 hp and 330 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 402 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW 5 Series 7.5 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 4.6 seconds.
- Drivetrain: BMW 5 Series rear-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class all-wheel drive.
- Length and boot: BMW 5 Series 5,060 mm and 490 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 4,751 mm and 455 litres.
- Warranty: BMW 5 Series two years plus a three-year unlimited-mileage extension; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class four years unlimited mileage with no extension listed.
5 Series
- RM103,088 less to buy.
- Longer 5,060 mm body and larger 490-litre boot.
- Three-year unlimited-mileage warranty extension available.
- 208 hp and 330 Nm trail the AMG C-Class's 402 hp and 500 Nm.
- 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.9 seconds slower.
- Rear-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive.
AMG C-Class
- 402 hp, 500 Nm and a 4.6-second 0-100 km/h sprint.
- All-wheel drive and AMG Ride Control adaptive dampers.
- Seven airbags and a 15-speaker Burmester sound system.
- Costs RM103,088 more.
- 455-litre boot is 35 litres smaller.
- 4,751 mm length is 309 mm shorter.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM340,800✓ | RM443,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379✓ | RM380 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing and mild hybrid assistance | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 208 hp at 5,000 rpm | 402 hp✓ |
| Torque | 330 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 14 hp |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | Eight-speed Automatic | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | 4.6 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Fuel Tank | — | 50 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 490 litres✓ | 455 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/45R19 | 265/35R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| 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 Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, 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 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam | Digital Light LED Projector |
| 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 System |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Wireless Charger, 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 4 USB Rear | 4x Front USB-C, 1x Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | Panoramic Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 12-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker Burmester 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 |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| 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 C-Class FAQ
Is the BMW 5 Series or Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class better?
The BMW 5 Series is better for executive-sedan space, boot capacity and lower cost. The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class is decisively better for performance, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds versus 7.5 seconds, and it has all-wheel drive.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class costs RM103,088 more than the BMW 5 Series.
Which car is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class is much quicker: 402 hp, 500 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. The BMW 5 Series produces 208 hp and 330 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds.
