Verdict
At RM421,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W205 AMG Facelift costs RM22,000 less than the RM443,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W206 AMG, yet brings a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 with 520 Nm, a 66-litre tank and a 480-litre boot. The newer W206 counters with 402 hp, a 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time, 14 hp mild-hybrid assistance and dramatically lower RM380 annual road tax against RM2,120. For Malaysian ownership, the W206’s four-year unlimited-mileage warranty, adaptive cruise control and newer cabin hardware make the extra outlay easier to justify; the W205 remains the more practical luggage-and-range choice.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W205 AMG Facelift if you want the lower entry price, 520 Nm V6, 66-litre fuel tank and 480-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W206 AMG if you want RM380 annual road tax, 402 hp, a 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time and a four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: W205 AMG Facelift RM421,888; W206 AMG RM443,888.
- Annual road tax: W205 AMG Facelift RM2,120; W206 AMG RM380.
- Power and acceleration: W205 AMG Facelift 390 hp, 520 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds; W206 AMG 402 hp, 500 Nm and 4.6 seconds.
- Powertrain: W205 AMG Facelift 2,996 cc twin-turbo V6; W206 AMG 1,999 cc turbo inline-four with one 14 hp mild-hybrid motor.
- Space: W205 AMG Facelift is 4,686 mm long with a 2,840 mm wheelbase and 480-litre boot; W206 AMG is 4,751 mm long with a 2,865 mm wheelbase and 455-litre boot.
- Warranty: W205 AMG Facelift has two years unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty plus two years extended cover; W206 AMG has four years unlimited-mileage…
W205 AMG Facelift
- 520 Nm from its 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6.
- 66-litre tank and 480-litre boot.
- Auto parking and powered rear sun shade.
- RM2,120 annual road tax versus RM380.
- 390 hp and 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time trail the W206’s 402 hp and 4.6 seconds.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years.
W206 AMG
- RM380 annual road tax with 402 hp and 14 hp mild-hybrid assistance.
- Adaptive cruise control, head-up display and Digital Light LED headlamps.
- 11.9-inch MBUX screen, 15-speaker Burmester audio and four-year warranty.
- Costs RM22,000 more.
- 455-litre boot is 25 litres smaller and the fuel tank is 16 litres smaller.
- No auto parking, whereas the W205 AMG Facelift has it.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM421,888✓ | RM443,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,120 | RM380✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | 2,996 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 390 hp at 6,100 rpm | 402 hp✓ |
| Torque | 520 Nm at 2,500 rpm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 88 mm × 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 14 hp |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 9G-TRONIC | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7 seconds | 4.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 213 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,686 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,442 mm | 1,437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | 1,690 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 66 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 455 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 265/35R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental ContiSportContact 5P | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-Link | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive dampers | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear 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 two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Active Brake Assist | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | Digital Light LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 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 | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 4x Front USB-C, 1x Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (3 colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered rear sun shade, manual rear door window shades | Panoramic Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | COMAND Online with Touchpad, 10.25" widescreen display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot, contactless opening | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| 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 | 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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W205 AMG Facelift vs W206 AMG FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W205 AMG Facelift or Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W206 AMG better?
The W206 AMG is the stronger all-round Malaysian ownership choice: it is 0.1 seconds quicker to 100 km/h, has 12 hp more, costs far less in annual road tax and carries a four-year warranty. Choose the W205 if its V6, larger boot and larger tank matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W206 AMG costs RM22,000 more than the W205 AMG Facelift: RM443,888 versus RM421,888.
Which one has lower annual road tax?
The W206 AMG does. Its annual road tax is RM380, compared with RM2,120 for the 2,996 cc W205 AMG Facelift, a RM1,740 yearly difference.
