Verdict
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N costs RM449,888 to the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan’s RM343,888, a RM106,000 jump. It is the clear performance and EV choice: two motors produce 601 hp and 740 Nm for 3.2 seconds to 100 km/h, while the 84-kWh battery is rated at 487 km and accepts 350-kW DC charging. The Mercedes is 386 mm shorter, CKD and carries RM376 annual road tax against RM1,440, making it the more rational Malaysian pick if petrol-hybrid/REV refuelling and a smaller footprint matter. Its 4.7-second sprint is still brisk.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N if you want 601 hp, a 487-km EV range, 350-kW DC charging and a 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan if you want to save RM106,000, pay far less road tax and drive a shorter sedan with powered memory front seats.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RM449,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan RM343,888.
- Power: Hyundai has two motors with 601 hp and 740 Nm; Mercedes has a 302-hp 1,991-cc turbo engine and a 14-hp motor.
- 0-100 km/h: Hyundai 3.2 seconds; Mercedes 4.7 seconds.
- Road tax per year: Hyundai RM1,440; Mercedes RM376.
- Length: Hyundai 4,935 mm; Mercedes 4,549 mm.
- Airbags: Hyundai six; Mercedes seven.
Ioniq 6 N
- 601 hp, 740 Nm and 3.2-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- 84-kWh battery, 487-km EV range and 350-kW DC charging.
- Gets a head-up display, 360-degree monitor and Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.
- Costs RM106,000 more.
- Annual road tax is RM1,440 versus RM376.
- Has six airbags to the Mercedes’ seven, and manual rather than powered memory front seats.
AMG A-Class Sedan
- RM106,000 cheaper and annual road tax is RM376.
- Seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag.
- Powered front seats with memory and a 12-speaker, 710W Burmester sound system.
- 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Hyundai’s 3.2 seconds.
- No listed lane-keeping assist, while the Hyundai has steering correction.
- Four-year manufacturer warranty duration versus the Hyundai’s eight-year/160,000-km battery warranty.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM449,888 | RM343,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440 | RM376✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | E-GMP platform, 800V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 302 hp at 6,100 rpm |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm at 2,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 601 hp✓ | 14 hp |
| Motor Torque | 740 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 84 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 487 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.6 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | AMG Speedshift 8G DCT |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2 seconds✓ | 4.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 257 km/h✓ | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 4,549 mm |
| Width | 1,940 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,411 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,965 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,570 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 51 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 420 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R20 | 235/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R20 | 235/35R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Elect | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Forged Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Forged Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | Electronically Controlled Suspension with N Torque Distribution | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear 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 two outer rear passenger 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 Projectors | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable with Heating and Ventilation | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-Folding with Heating Function | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC vents |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Bose 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 with Pop-out Door Handles | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 | — |
| 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 | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 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 Ioniq 6 N & AMG A-Class Sedan for sale
Ioniq 6 N vs AMG A-Class Sedan FAQ
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N or Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan better?
The Ioniq 6 N is better for outright pace, EV driving and charging capability, with 601 hp, 487 km of range and 350-kW DC charging. The AMG A-Class Sedan suits buyers prioritising a lower purchase price, lower road tax and a smaller body.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N costs RM106,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan.
Which car is quicker?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds versus 4.7 seconds for the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class Sedan. Its two motors produce 601 hp and 740 Nm.
