Verdict
At RM449,888 versus RM527,888, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is RM78,000 cheaper yet much quicker: 601 hp and 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds against the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA’s 421 hp and 4.1 seconds. For a Malaysian buyer, the Ioniq 6 N also brings a 487 km EV range, an 84.0 kWh battery and an 8-year warranty, but its annual road tax is RM1,440. The AMG CLA costs more, has a shorter 2-year warranty, but its RM376 road tax and 460-litre boot are clear everyday wins.
Ioniq 6 N
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N if you want the quicker all-wheel-drive sedan, EV running, the longer warranty and can live with RM1,440 road tax.
AMG CLA
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA if you want a petrol AMG sedan with a dual-clutch gearbox, lower RM376 road tax and a known 460-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RM449,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA RM527,888
- Power: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N 601 hp; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 421 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N 3.2 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 4.1 seconds
- Drivetrain and fuel: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N dual-motor electric AWD; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 1,991 cc petrol AWD
- Size: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N 4,935 mm long with 2,965 mm wheelbase; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 4,701 mm long with 2,729 mm wheelbase
- Road tax: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RM1,440 per year; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA RM376 per year
Ioniq 6 N
- 601 hp and 3.2-second 0-100 km/h are the stronger performance numbers
- 487 km EV range from an 84.0 kWh battery
- Longer 8-year warranty
- RM1,440 annual road tax is much higher
- Boot space is not stated
- Torque figure is not stated
AMG CLA
- Lower RM376 annual road tax
- 460-litre boot is stated
- 7 airbags versus the Hyundai’s 6
- RM78,000 more expensive
- Slower 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter 2-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM449,888✓ | RM527,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,440 | RM376✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing and lift |
| Capacity | — | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 421 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 601 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 DCT 8-speed sports transmission |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2 seconds✓ | 4.1 seconds |
| Top Speed | 257 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 4,701 mm |
| Width | 1,940 mm | 1,999 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,413 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,965 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,600 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 51 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | — | 460 litres |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R20 | 255/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R20 | 255/35R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Elect | Continental SportContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Forged Alloy | 19" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Forged Alloy | 19" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Electronically Controlled Suspension with N Torque Distribution | AMG Ride Control, Adaptive dampers, AMG Dynamic Select |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| 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 two outer rear passenger seats | Available for Two Outer 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 Projectors | Multibeam LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable with Heating and Ventilation | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-Folding with Heating Function | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| 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 and Ambient Lights (64 colours) |
| 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, Touchpad, Voice Control, Burmester Sound System, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 10-Speaker 225W Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and 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 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | No |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 2 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 CLA for sale
Ioniq 6 N vs AMG CLA FAQ
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N or Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA better?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is better on performance and warranty, with 601 hp, 3.2 seconds to 100 km/h and an 8-year warranty. The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA makes more sense if lower road tax and a stated 460-litre boot matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is RM78,000 cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is quicker, taking 3.2 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA takes 4.1 seconds.
