Verdict
At RM430,800, the BMW i4 M50 undercuts the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class at RM443,888 by RM13,088 while delivering 537 hp, 795 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time, against the Mercedes’ 402 hp, 500 Nm and 4.6 seconds. Its 83.9-kWh battery brings a quoted 510 km range and 200-kW DC charging, which matters if regular charging is available. The Mercedes counters with a 250 km/h top speed, four-year warranty and Malaysian CKD assembly, but its 50-litre petrol tank means a different running routine. BMW’s annual road tax is RM685 higher at RM1,065.
i4 M50
Pick the BMW i4 M50 if you can charge at home or work and want 510 km of quoted EV range, 200-kW DC charging and much quicker acceleration.
AMG C-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class if a 50-litre petrol tank, 250 km/h top speed, four-year warranty and CKD assembly matter more than EV running.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i4 M50 RM430,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class RM443,888.
- Acceleration: BMW i4 M50 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class in 4.6 seconds.
- Top speed: BMW i4 M50 225 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 250 km/h.
- Powertrain: BMW i4 M50 has two motors with 537 hp and 795 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class has a 1,999 cc 402-hp, 500-Nm engine plus a 14-hp motor.
- Energy storage: BMW i4 M50 has an 83.9-kWh battery and 510 km quoted range; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class has a 50-litre fuel tank.
- Boot space: BMW i4 M50 470 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 455 litres.
i4 M50
- 537 hp, 795 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 83.9-kWh battery, 510 km quoted range and 200-kW DC charging.
- 470-litre boot plus automatic parking with reversing assist.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years.
- 225 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h.
- RM1,065 annual road tax versus RM380.
AMG C-Class
- 250 km/h top speed and a 50-litre fuel tank.
- Four-year manufacturer warranty and Malaysian CKD assembly.
- Head-up display, electrically adjustable steering and 64-colour active ambient lighting.
- Costs RM13,088 more.
- 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time trails the BMW’s 3.9 seconds.
- 455-litre boot is 15 litres smaller and it lacks the BMW’s automatic parking with reversing assist.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM430,800✓ | RM443,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,065 | RM380✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 402 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 537 hp✓ | 14 hp |
| Motor Torque | 795 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 83.9 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 510 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200.0 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | eDrive | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 1 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BMW AG | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9 seconds✓ | 4.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | 2,290 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 470 litres✓ | 455 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/35R20 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R20 | 265/35R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, Variable Sport Steering | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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, with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Cross Traffic Detection (5 km/h to 250 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Exterior Loudspeaker for Pedestrians, Active Protection | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive Laser High Beam | Digital Light LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 4x Front USB-C, 1x Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (6 Colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 17-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (525W) | 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular, with Reversing Assist | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, BMW IconicSounds Electric | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 6-year/100,000 km Free Service Package, 8-year/100,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
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 i4 M50 & AMG C-Class for sale
i4 M50 vs AMG C-Class FAQ
Is the BMW i4 M50 or Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class better?
The BMW i4 M50 is the better choice for electric driving, 510 km quoted range and 3.9-second acceleration. Choose the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class for its 50-litre fuel tank, 250 km/h top speed and four-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i4 M50 costs RM13,088 less than the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class.
Which is better for longer intercity journeys?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class suits drivers who prefer refuelling from its 50-litre tank. The BMW i4 M50 can cover a quoted 510 km and accept up to 200 kW DC charging, but needs access to chargers.
