Verdict
The RM17,088-cheaper Toyota Camry is the more useful Malaysian family sedan: its 4,920 mm body, 2,825 mm wheelbase and 524-litre boot give it a clear space advantage, while 201 hp, rear air vents, adaptive cruise control and a five-year warranty strengthen its case. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan counters with a quicker 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time, 270 Nm from 2,000 rpm and just RM70 annual road tax against the Camry’s RM867. Pick the A-Class for compact premium-sedan pace and parking aids; take the Camry for the bigger cabin brief.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan if you want the quicker 8.3-second sprint, RM70 road tax, 60:40 folding rear seats and Active Parking Assist.
Pick the Toyota Camry if you need the 524-litre boot, substantially larger 4,920 mm footprint, 201 hp engine, rear air vents and five-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan RM238,888; Toyota Camry RM221,800.
- Performance: A-Class Sedan 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds and 230 km/h; Camry 8.9 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Engine output: A-Class Sedan 161 hp and 270 Nm; Camry 201 hp and 246 Nm.
- Size: A-Class Sedan is 4,549 mm long with a 2,729 mm wheelbase; Camry is 4,920 mm long with a 2,825 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: A-Class Sedan 420 litres; Camry 524 litres.
- Annual road tax: A-Class Sedan RM70; Camry RM867.
A-Class Sedan
- Quicker 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time and 230 km/h top speed.
- 270 Nm arrives at 2,000 rpm.
- 60:40 split-folding rear seats and Active Parking Assist.
- 420-litre boot is 104 litres smaller than the Camry’s.
- No lane-keeping assist, rear air vents or 360-degree camera.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the Camry’s five years.
Camry
- 201 hp from its 2.5-litre engine.
- 524-litre boot and 2,825 mm wheelbase.
- Adaptive cruise control, steering correction, 360-degree camera and head-up display.
- 8.9-second 0-100 km/h time trails the A-Class Sedan’s 8.3 seconds.
- RM867 annual road tax is far higher than the A-Class Sedan’s RM70.
- Fixed rear seats cannot match the A-Class Sedan’s 60:40 split-folding arrangement.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM238,888 | RM221,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM70✓ | RM867 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,332 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 161 hp at 5,500 rpm | 201 hp at 6,600 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 270 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ | 246 Nm at 4,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 72.2 mm × 81.4 mm | 87.5 mm × 103.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 14 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7G-DCT | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Getrag | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.3 seconds✓ | 8.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,549 mm | 4,920 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 2,825 mm |
| Weight | 1,385 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 420 litres | 524 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R17 | 235/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R17 | Space Saver |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 17" Five-twin-spoke Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Five-twin-spoke Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Lowered Suspension | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Pelvis, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, 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 for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Active Brake Assist | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Ottoman Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Fixed Rear Seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front USB-C, 1 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Sun Shades |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 9-speaker JBL 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 | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Active Parking Assist | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| 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 | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 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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A-Class Sedan vs Camry FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan or Toyota Camry better?
The Toyota Camry is the better choice for space, boot capacity, power, driver assistance and warranty cover. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan makes more sense if quicker acceleration, lower annual road tax and folding rear-seat flexibility matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan costs RM238,888 and the Toyota Camry costs RM221,800, so the Mercedes is RM17,088 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space?
The Toyota Camry has the larger boot at 524 litres, compared with 420 litres in the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan. The Mercedes does get 60:40 split-folding rear seats, while the Camry’s rear seats are fixed.
