Verdict
At RM270,701, the Audi TT costs RM1,612,187 less than the RM1,882,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, and its RM372 annual road tax is far easier to absorb than RM6,549. The AMG GT earns its gulf with 577 hp and 800 Nm, dispatching 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds versus the TT’s 230 hp, 370 Nm and 5.9 seconds. It also brings all-wheel drive, 315 km/h and serious driver-assistance hardware. But the Audi has four seats, split-folding rear backrests and a 6.3 L/100 km rating, so it is the much more rational sports coupe for Malaysian use.
Pick the Audi TT if you want a RM270,701 sports coupe with four seats, a 305-litre boot and vastly lower annual road tax.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if 577 hp, 800 Nm, 3.2-second acceleration and its extensive chassis and safety hardware matter more than the RM1,612,187 price gap.
Key differences
- Performance: Audi TT has 230 hp and 370 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 577 hp and 800 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Audi TT takes 5.9 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT takes 3.2 seconds.
- Driveline: Audi TT is front-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is all-wheel drive.
- Top speed: Audi TT reaches 250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT reaches 315 km/h.
- Seating: Audi TT has 4 seats; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has 2 seats.
- Annual road tax: Audi TT is RM372; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is RM6,549.
TT
- RM1,612,187 lower purchase price
- Four seats with 50:50 split-folding rear backrests
- Rated at 6.3 L/100 km
- 230 hp and 370 Nm trail the AMG GT’s 577 hp and 800 Nm
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or reverse camera
AMG GT
- 577 hp, 800 Nm and 3.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- AMG Active Ride Control, locking rear differential and rear-axle steering
- Adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking and 360-degree camera
- RM1,612,187 more expensive
- RM6,549 annual road tax versus RM372
- Only two seats, against the TT’s four
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM270,701✓ | RM1,882,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM372✓ | RM6,549 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 230 hp | 577 hp✓ |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 800 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 82.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | S tronic | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 6 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BorgWarner | Daimler |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds | 3.2 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 6.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 315 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 146 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,177 mm | 4,728 mm |
| Width | 1,832 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,353 mm | 1,354 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,505 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,335 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | — |
| Doors | 3 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 305 litres | 351 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R18 | 295/30R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R18 | 305/30R21 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental ContiSportContact 5 | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 21" AMG Multi-spoke Light-alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AMG Active Ride Control with Active Anti-roll Stabilisation, Locking Rear Diff and Rear-axle Steering. |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 4 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Dual Front Knee Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for front passenger seat and two rear seats | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-xenon projector | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | AMG Performance Powered Front Seats with Memory |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Boot | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 1 Front | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3" Audi virtual cockpit, MMI radio with MMI touch, Audi Sound System with 9 speakers (155 watts) | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Keyless Push Button Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 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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TT vs AMG GT FAQ
Is the Audi TT or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is decisively quicker and better equipped, with 577 hp, all-wheel drive and active chassis hardware. The Audi TT is the better ownership proposition if four seats, 6.3 L/100 km rated economy and dramatically lower cost matter.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT costs RM1,612,187 more than the Audi TT: RM1,882,888 versus RM270,701.
Which is more practical for carrying passengers?
The Audi TT is more useful for passengers because it has four seats and 50:50 split-folding rear backrests. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT has only two seats, though its 351-litre boot is 46 litres larger than the TT’s 305 litres.