Verdict
At RM421,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W205 AMG Facelift gives you a 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol engine with 520 Nm, a 66-litre tank and 480-litre boot. The RM22,000 dearer Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W206 AMG is 0.1 seconds quicker to 100 km/h at 4.6 seconds, has 402 hp, a 14-hp mild-hybrid motor and a far lower RM380 annual road tax. Its four-year warranty, Digital Light headlamps, 11.9-inch MBUX screen and 15-speaker Burmester system make the newer car the better long-term proposition; the older car counters with more torque and luggage space.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W205 AMG Facelift if you want 520 Nm, a 66-litre fuel tank and a 480-litre boot for RM22,000 less.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W206 AMG if you want 402 hp, a 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time, four years of warranty and RM380 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: W205 AMG Facelift RM421,888; W206 AMG RM443,888.
- Power and torque: W205 AMG Facelift 390 hp and 520 Nm; W206 AMG 402 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: W205 AMG Facelift 4.7 seconds; W206 AMG 4.6 seconds.
- Engine and motor: W205 AMG Facelift 2,996 cc twin-turbo petrol; W206 AMG 1,999 cc turbo petrol with a 14-hp mild-hybrid motor.
- Size and boot: W205 AMG Facelift 4,686 mm long with 480 litres; W206 AMG 4,751 mm long with 455 litres.
- Annual road tax: W205 AMG Facelift RM2,120; W206 AMG RM380.
W205 AMG Facelift
- 520 Nm from the 2,996 cc twin-turbo petrol engine.
- 66-litre fuel tank and 480-litre boot.
- RM22,000 lower purchase price.
- 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.
- COMAND's 10.25-inch display and three-colour ambient lighting are less extensive than the W206 setup.
W206 AMG
- 402 hp, 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time and 14-hp mild-hybrid assist.
- Four-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty and RM380 annual road tax.
- 11.9-inch MBUX touchscreen, 15-speaker Burmester audio and 64-colour active ambient lighting.
- Costs RM22,000 more.
- 500 Nm is 20 Nm down on the W205 AMG Facelift.
- 455-litre boot and 50-litre tank are smaller than the W205 AMG Facelift's 480 litres and 66 litres.
| 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 | 402 hp✓ |
| Torque | 520 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 88 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 | Driver and Passenger, Driver 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 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 choice: it has 402 hp, reaches 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, carries a four-year warranty and costs RM380 a year in road tax. Choose the W205 AMG Facelift for its 520 Nm, larger tank and larger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W206 AMG costs RM443,888, which is RM22,000 more than the RM421,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Class W205 AMG Facelift.
Which has lower road tax and the longer warranty?
The W206 AMG does both. Its annual road tax is RM380 versus RM2,120 for the W205 AMG Facelift, and its manufacturer warranty runs for four years rather than two years.
