Mercedes-Benz Malaysia introduced a trio of AMG models last week, one of them was the 2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S, a four-door coupe priced at RM 448,888. But there’s another AMG model with four doors, similar output levels, and in a similar price bracket (RM 421,888) – the Mercedes-AMG C43. So in this article, we'll be looking at the CLA 45 vs C43. CLA45 vs C43 Both are priced rather closely to one another because the Mercedes-AMG C43 is locally assembled, while the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S is full
Jun 10, 2020
Bagi menyambung kehangatan kereta-kereta kompak Mercedes-AMG yang dilancarkan tahun lepas, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia hari ini memperkenalkan Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4Matic+. Untuk maklumat anda, model ini menggantikan Edition 1 yang didatangkan sebagai varian sulung sebelum ini. Apa yang berbeza pada A 45 kali ini ialah Edition 1 terdahulu datang dengan pakej Aerodynamic dengan skirting depan yang lebih besar. Di samping itu, hothatch ini tampil dengan sisik di bampar depan, spoiler belakang yang lebih
Mar 26, 2021
The 2021 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S is now equipped with Head Up Display, AMG Track Pace, and Active Parking Assist with Parktronic. Apart from those, the fully-imported CLA 45 S remains the same as before except the price – now at RM 453,374 (OTR without insurance, with SST discount), nearly RM 20k more than before. To recap, the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S is powered by the M139 2.0-litre engine that makes 421 PS and 500 Nm, paired to an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The 4Matic+ emblem mean
Mar 26, 2021
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA Mercedes-Benz Malaysia baru saja melancarkan 2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S, dengan duo A45 S AMG hatchback dan A35 AMG hatchback. Sedan berprestasi tinggi ini bermula pada harga RM 448,888 (di-atas-jalan, tanpa insuran). Sama seperti A45 S, CLA 45 S memakai enjin 2.0 liter M139 empat-silinder turbo petrol yang mempunyai kuasa sebanyak 421 PS dan 500 Nm tork, digabungkan sekali dengan transmisi dual-clutch 8-kelajuan. Lambang 4Matic+ di sisi bonet belakang bermaksud CLA 45 S in
Jun 2, 2020
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has just introduced the 2020 all-new Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S, alongside the A45 S AMG hatchback and A35 AMG hatchback. The new high-performance sedan is priced from RM 448,888 (on-the-road, without insurance). Just like the A45 S, power is derived from a 2.0-litre M139 turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that does 421 PS and 500 Nm, hooked up to an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The 4Matic+ emblem means that the CLA 45 S features an all-wheel drive system.
Jun 1, 2020
Revealed early last year, the second-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA (C118) carries on the recipe that made its predecessor a success – sleek design, compact dimensions, and naturally, the badge. However, we think lower rung variants like Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 and CLA 250 won't make it here in Malaysia. Since the first generation CLA, younger demographics began to be associated with the brand, which marked the start of the change in brand image. These days, you’re more likely to find Mercedes-Benze
Feb 19, 2020
Mercedes-Benz CLS dianggap sebagai salah satu ikon di persada automotif kerana ia menampilkan reka bentuk coupe pada badan sedan yang konvensional. Ketika itu, harganya cukup ‘keras’. Pada generasi kedua, Mercedes-Benz memperkenalkan versi yang berharga lebih rendah. Maka itu, terciptalah Mercedes-Benz CLA. Tidak seperti CLS yang berkait rapat dengan E-Class, CLA dibangunkan berdasarkan platform A-Class. Disebabkan itu, ia dianggap sebagai sedan Mercedes pertama yang berpacuan roda depan. Juga b
Jan 8, 2023
Probably the sleekest and sexiest model in the Mercedes-Benz compact series is the Mercedes-Benz CLA. The CLA offered those that prefer a more modern look over the classic sedans that Mercedes-Benz had on offer a compromise with the CLA. Unfortunately, you can no longer purchase a standard CLA new as MBM only has the CLA 45 on sale now, but there are still plenty on the used car market. But what are the issues to look out for? Common issues To find out more about the common issues on the Mercede
Feb 7, 2021
在目前的Mercedes-Benz紧凑型车系中,Mercedes-Benz CLA可能是外观最流畅、最好看的一款了。相比与经典的老派轿车,Mercedes-Benz用CLA为那些更喜欢现代造型的人提供了一个折中的选择。遗憾的是,你已经买不到新的标准版CLA了,因为MBM现在只有CLA 45还在市售,但你在二手车市场上,其实还能找到不少。不过,它们都有哪些常见的问题呢? 常见问题 为了进一步了解Mercedes-Benz CLA C117上的常见问题,我们又一次咨询了Nizam先生,他来自Taman Melawati的Merz Auto Garage。 Nizam先生表示,CLA与其它欧洲车一样,都会出现氧气传感器故障的问题。当氧气传感器失灵时,引擎报警灯会亮起。更换氧气传感器通常需要RM 650左右。 CLA上的轮速传感器也常常出现故障,这会影响车子的煞车防锁死系统(ABS)和稳定性控制功能。每个轮速传感器的更换费用在RM 300左右。 除此之外,CLA的辅助电池组也是常常出现问题的部件之一。如果你还不知道,大部分的德国车都使用了两组蓄电池。对一辆Mercedes来说,如果辅助电池组出
Feb 13, 2021
The latest offering from Affalterbach comes the all-new second generation GLA 45, which shares many similarities with the A 45 and CLA 45. For starters, the turbocharged 4-cylinder engine makes 421 PS and 500 Nm of torque in its most powerful S variant. Drive is sent to all four wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). 0-100 km/h is dusted in 4.3 seconds, onwards to an electronically limited top speed of 270 km/h. The 4Matic+ all-wheel drive system is able to transfer power to n
Feb 27, 2020
The moose test is an evasive maneuver test done to evaluate how well a vehicle performs when evading an obstacle on the road. It is a test of the car’s handling balance and stability control. The term was coined after Swedish car magazine Teknikens Varld flipped over a first-gen Mercedes-Benz A-Class in a test to measure the car’s ability to avoid hitting a moose, which is a common sight in Sweden. Funny that the Mercedes-Benz A-Class was mentioned, because the latest generation Mercedes-Benz CL
Apr 7, 2020
Some have described the previous generation Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 as a go-fast-everywhere car. Its ride height and bonkers power output allowed it to terrorize all roads no matter the condition. The second generation Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 has even more power than before, with 421 PS and 500 Nm of torque in its most powerful S variant. Drive is sent to all four wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). 0-100 km/h is blazed in 4.3 seconds, going onwards to an electronically limited top
Jul 23, 2020
Alongside the launch of the 2020 Mercedes-AMG A45 S and CLA 45, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) also launched the all-new 2020 Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic. The new entry level Mercedes-AMG is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine and comes with Mercedes me for RM 379,888. Think of the A35 as the less aggressive version of the A45 hatchback. But even though it is an entry level AMG, the 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine is capable of 306 PS and 400 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 7
Jun 1, 2020
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia telah merancang untuk menambah beberapa model CKD di Malaysia pada tahun 2021. Antara model yang dijangka akan dipasang secara tempatan adalah model sedan A-Class, GLA dan GLE. "Mercedes-Benz mensasarkan untuk menambah model CKD dengan penyesuaian setempat bagi model tambahan dalam segmen kereta kompak dan SUV tahun ini." menurut petikan dalam siaran media ketika pelancaran bilik pameran maya Mercedes-Benz. Rangkaian kereta kompak yang dimaksudkan merujuk kepada model beri
Feb 10, 2021
Bersama-sama dengan pelancaran Mercedes-AMG A45 S dan CLA 45 S 2020, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia turut melancarkan Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic 2020 serba baru. Model entry-level Mercedes-AMG ini dikuasakan oleh enjin 2.0 liter turbocharged serta dilengkapi dengan aplikasi Mercedes Me dengan harga RM 379,888. Model A35 ini boleh dikira sebagai versi A45 hatchback yang kurang agresif. Walaupun begitu, enjin 2.0 liter 4 silinder turbocharged nya mampu menjana 310 PS kuasa kuda dan 400 Nm tork. Enjin tersebu
Jun 2, 2020
The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, which is currently assembled in Kulim, will soon have a rival. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has pretty much confirmed that it will be launching a locally-assembled (CKD) 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan, GLA, and GLE later this year. Buried within the company’s press release recapping its activities for year 2020 and the launch of its new virtual showroom, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia said, “The company aims to expand its CKD footprint with plans to localize additional models in
Feb 10, 2021
The Mercedes-AMG A45 S was launched in Malaysia last week, priced at RM 459,888. Meanwhile, the Mercedes-AMG A35 has a price tag of RM 379,888. 1. What does Toyota Vios money get you? For one, the A45 S gets the M139 engine that makes 421 PS and 500 Nm of torque. It’s the world’s most powerful 4-cylinder engine and is bounded by the “One man, one engine” principle of AMG, as you see from the plaque that sits proudly on the engine cover. The A35 on the other hand, has the same engine (M260) as th
Jun 9, 2020
目前在Kulim进行装配生产的BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe,很快就将迎来对手。大马Mercedes-Benz几乎已经证实,他们将会在今年晚些时候,发布本地组装(CKD)的2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan、GLA和GLE车型。 大马Mercedes-Benz在新闻发布会上回顾了2020年的活动,并同时推出了全新的线上虚拟展销厅。该公司表示:“公司的目标是扩大CKD车系,计划今年在紧凑型汽车和SUV领域推出更多车型。” 紧凑型车系代指的是A-Class和B-Class掀背车、A-Class Sedan、CLA-Class轿跑车,同时还有GLA和GLB两款SUV。 尽管大马Mercedes-Benz没有指明即将到来的CKD计划车型,但我们不需要太多信息,也能够做出大概推断。 考虑到目前豪华级别市场的竞争以及市场的需求,A-Class Sedan、GLA和GLE显然将成为候选车型。 虽然A-Class掀背车也属于紧凑型车,但豪华级别市场中,轿车仍旧是绝对的主力,紧随其后的则是SUV。平价的复新A-Class掀背车不能计算在内。 BMW之所以将旗
Feb 17, 2021
The Mercedes-AMG A45 S has the most powerful 4-cylinder engine in a production car. With 421 PS and 500 Nm of torque, the A45 S completes the century sprint in 3.9 seconds, onwards to a top speed of 270 km/h. It is undoubtably quick in a straight line, but what happens if you show it some corners? Well, Sport Auto took an A45 S for a hot lap on the Nurburgring Nordschleife and it did it in 7 minutes 48.8 seconds. To put that into perspective, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 did it in 7 minutes
Mar 24, 2020
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia have announced that the all-new 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247 generation) will be launched via an online, digital premiere event on Facebook on 15 December, 11 am. The launch of the GLA, a 5-seater compact SUV comes about 4 months after the launch of its 5+2 seater sister car, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB. Together with the A-Class hatchback, A-Class sedan, B-Class, and CLA-Class, the GLA and GLB complete Mercedes-Benz’s MFA-II platform compact car family. Mechanically, all t
Dec 11, 2020
In Las Vegas, the ongoing 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) flaunted us the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class. The new model is going to key markets this year and will be manufactured at the Kecskemet plant in Hungary. From the outside, we notice that this emotive compact four-door coupe resembles the larger CLS-Class. Compared with the new A-Class (W177), the CLA-Class features 18 individually controllable LEDs which separate it from the former one. “With the first CLA we created a totally new
Jul 21, 2019
You can now shop for a Mercedes-Benz online. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia now has a virtual showroom that includes both new and pre-owned models. The new online tool allows users to instantly search on stock on availability, calculate financing option and directly request a quote from their preferred dealer. They can also filter the available cars based on their location. Dr Claus Weidner, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia said, “2020 placed great demands on us as a society. Despite the challe
Feb 8, 2021
According to Autoblog.it, Mercedes-Benz is planning to debut an unprecedented, the Mercedes-Benz CLE, in 2023. It will be positioned in between the Mercedes-Benz CLA and CLS in terms of size. Like the two models, the CLE will sport the four-door coupe styling. For reference, here are the dimensions of the CLA and CLS: Exterior dimensions CLA CLS Length (mm) 4,688 4,988 Width (mm) 1,830 1,890 Height (mm) 1,439 1,435 Wheelbase (mm) 2,729 2,939 The Mercedes-Benz CLE will reportedly measure 4,850 mm
Jul 27, 2020
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 at Las Vegas, USA, the Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the all-new CLA-Class. Now this company has put this new edition car into production at their plant in Kecskemet, Hungary. The plant in Hungary is the birthplace of the highly emotive CLA-Class four-door coupe and remains to produce since the first generation in 2013. The plant's advanced production technologies have been updated, such as the usage of automatic guided vehicles (AGV) to transport entire
Jul 20, 2019
Based on photographs of a camouflaged 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206,we decided to have a go at peeling back the camo digitally. Following the body lines as closely as we could, the rendering slowly unveiled itself to be a shrunken Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Mercedes-Benz cars have always adopted a familial look and cars from the smaller segment take styling cues from the larger segment. 2021 will see the W206 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, a much needed update for the 2014 W205 C-Class. An unmasked 2021 M
Nov 11, 2020
Berdasarkan imej ‘spyshot’ Mercedes-Benz C-Class W206, kami di WapCar telah mengambil sedikit masa untuk membuka camo secara digital. Mengikut garisan dan lekukan badan serapat original, imej lakaran C-Class ini nampak sebijik macam adik Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Tapi ini bukan perkara yang menghairankan, kerana sekian lamanya Mercedes-Benz memang dah biasa mengadaptasikan tema reka bentuk dari segmen yang lebih besar untuk yang lebih kecil. Setelah sekian lamanya dengan Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205
Nov 12, 2020
Mesti ramai di kalangan kita yang idamkan jenama Mercedes-Benz kan? Mercedes-AMG? Lagilah. Namun begitu, harganya yang agak ‘keras’ boleh memberi harapan palsu buat ramai. Kini, anda tidak perlu sedih lagi kerana syarikat peralatan elektronik terkemuka, Xiaomi, bekerjasama dengan Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team untuk menghasilkan skuter versi “AMG”. Untuk maklumat anda, skuter elektrik kompak ini diasas oleh produk Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2. Kali ini, edisi Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team dihasilkan
Feb 9, 2021
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has quietly revised the specifications of the Mercedes-Benz C300 AMG Line. Specifically, the Airmatic Suspension has been replaced by Sports Suspension, like the one in the C200 AMG Line. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Airmatic Suspension is Mercedes-Benz’s term for their air suspension. Compared to traditional strut suspension, there are no coil springs or shock absorbers on air suspension systems. Instead, it uses bags made of rubber and polyurethane filled with air. Drivers can
Nov 9, 2020
Awal tahun ini, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia melancarkan C200 yang dikemaskini oleh AMG Line. Malah ia hadir dengan enjin 2.0L turbo yang menggantikan enjin 1.5L hibrid sederhana (mild hybrid) yang terdahulu. Kemaskini ini juga membawa kembali sentuhan AMG Line yang pernah hadir pada C200 sebelum facelift. Sekarang, mari kita lihat antara kebaikan dan keburukan yang dimiliki oleh varian permulaan pada C-Class kali ini. Kebaikan: Rekaan yang masih kelihatan baru Enjin 2.0L M264 yang cukup bertenaga Ste
Dec 23, 2020
** This article is the personal experience of a 2014 Mercedes-Benz W204 C200 owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Aaron Yap The Mercedes-Benz W204 C200 is the first Euro car I have ever owned – prior to this, it was all JDM and Local. I picked up this gem of a car in 2019, as a replacement to my tired Proton Saga BLM. The other options that we were mulling over included the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45. Eventually, after lots of discussions and searching, we settled on th
Aug 18, 2020
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