Verdict
The outgoing Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 is the sharper value call if buying used: it has 163 hp, reaches 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds and rides on 18-inch wheels. The facelift costs RM27,985 more at RM238,888, trading 2 hp and 0.2 seconds for 270 Nm, blind-spot monitoring, 64-colour ambient lighting and USB-C ports. Both keep the same 1,332 cc turbo petrol engine layout, 420-litre boot and 51-litre tank, so Malaysian buyers are paying chiefly for the facelift’s safety and cabin updates rather than extra space.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 if a lower entry price, 18-inch wheels and the quicker 8.1-second 0-100 km/h time matter more than blind-spot monitoring.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 Facelift if you want 270 Nm, blind-spot monitoring, USB-C ports and 64-colour ambient lighting.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 RM210,903; Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 Facelift RM238,888.
- Output and acceleration: V177 makes 163 hp and does 0-100 km/h in 8.1 seconds; Facelift makes 161 hp and takes 8.3 seconds.
- Torque: V177 produces 250 Nm at 1,620 rpm; Facelift produces 270 Nm at 2,000 rpm.
- Wheels and tyres: V177 has 18-inch alloys with 225/45R18 tyres; Facelift has 17-inch five-twin-spoke alloys with 205/55R17 tyres.
- Blind-spot monitoring: V177 has none; Facelift has Blind Spot Info System.
- Cabin connections and lighting: V177 has one front and one rear power socket plus map lights; Facelift has two front USB-C and one rear USB-C ports plus…
V177
- RM27,985 cheaper when new.
- 163 hp and an 8.1-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 18-inch alloys with 225/45R18 Continental EcoContact 6 tyres.
- No Blind Spot Info System.
- 250 Nm is 20 Nm down on the facelift.
- No 64-colour ambient lighting or USB-C ports.
V177 Facelift
- 270 Nm from the 1.332-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Blind Spot Info System fitted.
- 64-colour active ambient lighting and three USB-C ports.
- RM27,985 more expensive when new.
- 161 hp and an 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time, versus 163 hp and 8.1 seconds.
- 17-inch wheels with narrower 205/55R17 tyres instead of 18-inch 225/45R18 items.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM210,903✓ | RM238,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM70 | RM70 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,332 cc | 1,332 cc |
| Horsepower | 163 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 161 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 250 Nm at 1,620 rpm | 270 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 72.2 mm × 81.4 mm | 72.2 mm × 81.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7G-DCT | 7G-DCT |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Getrag | Getrag |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.1 seconds✓ | 8.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.4 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Co2 | 124 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,549 mm | 4,549 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,446 mm | 1,446 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm | 2,729 mm |
| Weight | 1,385 kg | 1,385 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 420 litres | 420 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R18 | 205/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R18 | 205/55R17 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Five-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 17" Five-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Lowered Comfort Suspension | 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, Front Pelvis, 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, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 2 Front USB-C, 1 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Touchpad, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 10-Speaker 225W Sound System | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| 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 | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Remote Control Activated |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes, Active Parking Assist |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| 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 | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | 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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V177 vs V177 Facelift FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 or Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 Facelift better?
The facelift is better for blind-spot monitoring, 270 Nm, USB-C charging and ambient lighting. The outgoing V177 is the more rational buy if price, 18-inch wheels and its quicker 8.1-second sprint are the priorities.
What is the price difference?
The facelift was RM238,888 versus RM210,903 for the outgoing V177, a difference of RM27,985.
Which A-Class Sedan is faster?
The outgoing Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan V177 is faster on the stated sprint time, reaching 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds. The facelift takes 8.3 seconds, despite producing 20 Nm more torque.
