Verdict
At RM363,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 Facelift costs RM12,000 less than the RM375,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA X156 AMG and is the more rounded Malaysian daily: its 2,729-mm wheelbase, 435-litre boot, adaptive dampers and active safety kit matter on every trip. The X156 AMG fights back with 360 hp and 450 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds against 5.2 seconds, plus a 56-litre tank. Choose it only if those performance numbers and panoramic sunroof outweigh the H247’s newer assistance and cabin tech.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA X156 AMG if a 360-hp, 4.8-second 0-100 km/h SUV with a panoramic sunroof matters more than newer driver assistance.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 Facelift if you want the lower purchase price, adaptive dampers, a larger boot and far more comprehensive safety assistance.
Key differences
- Performance: X156 AMG has 360 hp and 450 Nm; H247 Facelift has 302 hp and 400 Nm.
- Acceleration: X156 AMG does 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds; H247 Facelift takes 5.2 seconds.
- Drivetrain: X156 AMG uses a 7-speed DCT with no motor; H247 Facelift has an 8-speed DCT and one 13-hp mild-hybrid motor.
- Practicality: X156 AMG has a 2,699-mm wheelbase and 421-litre boot; H247 Facelift has 2,729 mm and 435 litres.
- Safety: X156 AMG has six airbags and no autonomous braking; H247 Facelift has seven airbags and autonomous braking with pedestrian detection.
- Fuel capacity: X156 AMG carries 56 litres; H247 Facelift carries 43 litres.
X156 AMG
- 360 hp and 450 Nm
- 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Panoramic tilt-and-slide sunroof
- Costs RM12,000 more
- No blind spot monitoring, autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist
- Smaller 421-litre boot and 30-mm shorter wheelbase
H247 Facelift
- Adaptive dampers and AMG Dynamic Select
- Autonomous braking, blind spot monitoring and steering lane correction
- 10.25-inch MBUX with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 710W Burmester audio
- 58 hp and 50 Nm down on the X156 AMG
- 0-100 km/h is 0.4 seconds slower
- 43-litre fuel tank and no panoramic sunroof
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM375,888 | RM363,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM436 | RM436 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing and lift | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbocharger with Mild Hybrid Assistance and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,991 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 360 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 302 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 450 Nm at 2,250 rpm✓ | 400 Nm at 3,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92 mm | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.6 | 10 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 13 hp✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission | 8-speed AMG Speedshift DCT |
| 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 | 4.8 seconds✓ | 5.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.5 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 175 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,445 mm | 4,410 mm |
| Width | 1,804 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,494 mm | 1,611 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,699 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Weight | 1,585 kg | 1,680 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 56 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 421 litres | 435 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/40R20 | 255/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/40R20 | 255/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental ContiSportContact 5P | Continental SportContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" AMG 10-Spoke Light-Alloy | 20" AMG 5-twin-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" AMG 10-Spoke Light-Alloy | 20" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Performance suspension | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers, AMG Dynamic Select |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, 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 (red) | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Bi-Xenon Projector | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable AMG Performance Front Seats with Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | Manual recline, 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 | Rear Vents | Rear AC vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| 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 |
| Audio | 7.0" COMAND Online with Navigation and Harman Kardon Logic 7 Surround 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 | 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 | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, MBUX Interior Assistant |
| 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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X156 AMG vs H247 Facelift FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA X156 AMG or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 Facelift better?
The H247 Facelift is better for most buyers because it costs less, has adaptive dampers, more safety assistance, a larger boot and newer infotainment. The X156 AMG is the better pick strictly for performance, with 360 hp and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA H247 Facelift is RM12,000 cheaper, at RM363,888 versus RM375,888 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA X156 AMG.
Which Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA is quicker?
The X156 AMG is quicker: its 360 hp and 450 Nm deliver 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. The H247 Facelift has 302 hp and 400 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds.
