The W214-generation 2024 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid 4Matic+ has been unveiled, positioned beneath the forthcoming E63 performance flagship. Let’s start with performance, the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) setup consists of a 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six engine producing 449 PS and an electric motor generating 163 PS. This electric motor is integrated into the 9-speed AMG Speedshift TCT 9G transmission. Together, they deliver a combined output of 585 PS and 750 Nm, distributing power to all four wheel

Often regarded as the baby S-Class, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been considered one of the best mid-size executive sedans on the market. The 2022 W206 C-Class continues that tag but in an age where SUVs and crossovers are more in demand, just how well can the venerable sedan cope? While the Mercedes-Benz C200 Avantgarde is considered the entry variant of the W206 that’s offered in Malaysia, there’s nothing base about this RM 287,888 executive sedan. Locally assembled (CKD) in Pekan, the C200 A

Back when cars were cars rather than smartphone on wheels, the world was quite simple. You either used Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer, liked either Honda or Toyota, before graduating to either the BMW or Mercedes-Benz camp. If driving performance is what you seek, a BMW is the one to buy. No one disputed its Ultimate Driving Machine tagline. The BMW 3 Series conquered touring car races across Europe, and was the default choice for young stock brokers in London’s financial centre in the

We'll start with the elephant in the room: yes, your best bet to snag a W205 Mercedes-Benz C200 AMG Line in Malaysia now are only through pre-owned channels. Why? It's been sold out here, and it'll be superseded by the W206-generation C-Class. Still, we've ran the Merc' through our instrumented tests to better determine where it stands against its rivals - the G20 BMW 320i and the Volkswagen Arteon R-Line. If anything, the scores tabulated here can also be used to compare against its successor l

In our Malaysian context, the GLA that’s on sale today is still the outgoing generation model, which was last updated in 2017. The latest generation MFA 2 platform GLA-Class made its global debut in December 2019 and has been on sale in Europe since February 2020, is still not available here. You can however buy the Mercedes-Benz GLB, which is a newer, slightly bigger 5+2 seater version of the GLA. Priced from RM 269,118 (price valid until 31-Dec 2020), the fully-imported from Mexico compact Mer

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