Verdict
The BMW i4 M50 costs RM430,800, RM13,088 less than the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class, yet delivers 537 hp, 795 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time against 402 hp, 500 Nm and 4.6 seconds. Its 83.9-kWh battery also brings a stated 510 km range and 200-kW DC charging, but annual road tax is RM1,065 versus RM380. For a Malaysian buyer with dependable charging, the BMW is the quicker, roomier-boot choice; the Mercedes counters with a 250 km/h top speed and twice the manufacturer warranty length.
Pick the BMW i4 M50 if you can charge regularly and want 537 hp, 510 km of stated EV range and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h sprint for less money.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class if lower RM380 annual road tax, a four-year manufacturer warranty and a 250 km/h top speed matter more than EV range and outright acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i4 M50 RM430,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class RM443,888.
- Power and torque: BMW i4 M50 537 hp and 795 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 402 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: BMW i4 M50 3.9 seconds and 225 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class 4.6 seconds and 250 km/h.
- Energy and range: BMW i4 M50 has an 83.9-kWh battery and 510 km EV range; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class has a 50-litre petrol tank.
- Annual road tax: BMW i4 M50 RM1,065; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class RM380.
- Manufacturer warranty: BMW i4 M50 two years; Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class four years.
i4 M50
- 537 hp, 795 Nm and a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 83.9-kWh battery, 510 km stated range and 200-kW DC charging.
- 470-litre boot and standard auto parking with reversing assist.
- RM1,065 annual road tax versus RM380.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus four years.
- 225 km/h top speed versus 250 km/h.
AMG C-Class
- Lower RM380 annual road tax and a four-year manufacturer warranty.
- 250 km/h top speed.
- Seven airbags, head-up display and 64-colour active ambient lighting.
- Costs RM13,088 more.
- Slower 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time and lower 402 hp, 500 Nm outputs.
- No stated EV range or charging capability; its 50-litre petrol tank remains necessary.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM430,800✓ | RM443,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM1,065 | RM380✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 5th-generation BMW eDrive, 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing, Mild Hybrid Assist |
| Capacity | — | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 402 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 537 hp✓ | 14 hp |
| Motor Torque | 795 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 83.9 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 510 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11.0 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 200.0 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | eDrive | AMG Speedshift MCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 1 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BMW AG | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9 seconds✓ | 4.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,783 mm | 4,751 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,856 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | 2,290 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 470 litres✓ | 455 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/35R20 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R20 | 265/35R19 |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Run-flat | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Aerodynamic Style 862 2-tone Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, Variable Sport Steering | AMG Ride Control - Adaptive Dampers |
| 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Cross Traffic Detection (5 km/h to 250 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Exterior Loudspeaker for Pedestrians, Active Protection | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Adaptive Laser High Beam | Digital Light LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 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 | Front, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 4x Front USB-C, 1x Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (6 Colours) | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.9" Touchscreen BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 17-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System (525W) | 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular, with Reversing Assist | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, BMW IconicSounds Electric | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 6-year/100,000 km Free Service Package, 8-year/100,000 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 i4 M50 & AMG C-Class for sale
i4 M50 vs AMG C-Class FAQ
Is the BMW i4 M50 or Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class better?
The BMW i4 M50 is the stronger pick if home or workplace charging is realistic: it is quicker, has 510 km of stated EV range and costs less. Choose the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class for lower annual road tax and its four-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class costs RM13,088 more than the BMW i4 M50: RM443,888 against RM430,800.
Which one is quicker and easier to live with on long trips?
The BMW reaches 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, 0.7 seconds ahead of the Mercedes. The Mercedes has the higher 250 km/h top speed and a 50-litre petrol tank, while the BMW relies on its 83.9-kWh battery and charging network.
