Verdict
The C118 asks RM527,888 against RM408,888, a RM119,000 jump for 40 hp, 25 Nm and just 0.1 sec off 0-100 km/h. Both keep a 1,991 cc petrol engine, wet dual-clutch automatic, all-wheel drive, seven airbags, AEB, a two-year warranty and RM376 road tax. The C117 claws back daily-use numbers with a 470-litre boot and 64-litre tank versus 460 litres and 51 litres. For Malaysia, the newer car is the faster AMG CLA, but the outgoing C117 is the cleaner buy if price and practicality matter more than a tenth to 100 km/h.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA C117 Facelift if you want the lower entry price, bigger boot and larger fuel tank, while accepting 381 hp and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA C118 Facelift if you want the stronger 421 hp and 500 Nm output, and the quickest 4.1-second 0-100 km/h run.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA C117 Facelift RM408,888; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA C118 Facelift RM527,888
- Power and torque: C117 381 hp/475 Nm; C118 421 hp/500 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: C117 4.2 seconds; C118 4.1 seconds
- Size: C117 4,640 mm long/1,777 mm wide/1,432 mm tall; C118 4,701 mm long/1,999 mm wide/1,413 mm tall
- Wheelbase: C117 2,699 mm; C118 2,729 mm
- Boot and fuel tank: C117 470 litres/64 litres; C118 460 litres/51 litres
C117 Facelift
- RM119,000 cheaper to buy
- Bigger 470-litre boot
- Larger 64-litre fuel tank
- Lower 381 hp and 475 Nm outputs
- Slower 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter 2,699 mm wheelbase
C118 Facelift
- Stronger 421 hp and 500 Nm outputs
- Quicker 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Longer 2,729 mm wheelbase
- Costs RM119,000 more
- Smaller 460-litre boot
- Smaller 51-litre fuel tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM408,888✓ | RM527,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM376 | RM376 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing and lift | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing and lift |
| Capacity | 1,991 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 381 hp | 421 hp✓ |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.6 | 9 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission | AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8-speed sports transmission |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2 seconds | 4.1 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 6.9 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | — |
| Co2 | 162 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,640 mm | 4,701 mm |
| Width | 1,777 mm | 1,999 mm |
| Height | 1,432 mm | 1,413 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,699 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Weight | 1,585 kg | 1,600 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 64 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 470 litres✓ | 460 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/35R19 | 255/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/35R19 | 255/35R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental SportContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" AMG 5-Twin-Spoke Light-Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Sport Suspension | AMG Ride Control, Adaptive dampers, AMG Dynamic Select |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, 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 for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Collision Prevention Assist | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Multibeam LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Fold | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.0-inch COMAND Online | 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 | Manual key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | No |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 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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C117 Facelift vs C118 Facelift FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA C117 Facelift or Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA C118 Facelift better?
The C118 is better for outright performance, with 421 hp, 500 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds. The C117 is better for cost and practicality, with a lower price, 470-litre boot and 64-litre tank.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA C118 Facelift costs RM119,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA C117 Facelift, at RM527,888 versus RM408,888.
Which one is more practical for daily use?
The C117 has the clearer practicality numbers: 470 litres of boot space and a 64-litre fuel tank. The C118 is longer and has a longer wheelbase, but its boot and tank are both smaller.
