Verdict
At RM1,188,800, the BMW M5 undercuts the RM2,088,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door by RM900,088, which is a massive gap even in this league. The Mercedes-Benz is the harder-hitting car on paper, with 630 hp, 900 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and a 316 km/h top speed. The BMW answers with five seats, a 466-litre boot and plug-in hybrid hardware: 22.1 kWh battery, 67 km EV range. For Malaysia, also note road tax: RM8,408 versus RM6,549.
M5
Pick the BMW M5 if you want five-seat usability, a 466-litre boot and 67 km of EV range over the last six-tenths to 100 km/h.
AMG GT 4-Door
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door if you want the quicker 2.9-second sprint, 316 km/h top speed and 900 Nm, and can live with four seats.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M5 RM1,188,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door RM2,088,888
- Output: BMW M5 591 hp/750 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door 630 hp/900 Nm
- Performance: BMW M5 0-100 km/h in 3.5 s, 250 km/h top speed; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door 2.9 s, 316 km/h
- Battery and EV range: BMW M5 22.1 kWh/67 km; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door —/12 km
- Cabin and boot: BMW M5 5 seats/466 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door 4 seats/456 L
- Road tax: BMW M5 RM8,408 a year; Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door RM6,549 a year
M5
- Costs RM900,088 less
- Five seats and 466-litre boot
- 22.1 kWh battery with 67 km EV range
- Slower 3.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 250 km/h top speed
- Higher RM8,408 annual road tax
AMG GT 4-Door
- 630 hp and 900 Nm
- 2.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 316 km/h top speed
- Costs RM900,088 more
- Only four seats
- Smaller 456-litre boot
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,188,800✓ | RM 2,088,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 32-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing and Lift, plug-in hybrid assistance | 32-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharger and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 4,395 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 591 hp | 630 hp✓ |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 900 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 8.6 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 194 hp | 204 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 280 Nm | 320 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 22.1 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 67 km✓ | 12 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.4 kW✓ | 3.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed sports transmission |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5 seconds | 2.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 316 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,096 mm | 5,054 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm | 1,953 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,447 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,857 mm | 2,951 mm |
| Weight | 2,510 kg | 2,158 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 466 litres✓ | 456 litres |
| Front Tyre | 265/40R20 | 275/35R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/35R21 | 315/30R21 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook S1 evo Z | Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 20" M Alloys | 21" AMG Five-hole Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" M Alloys | 21" AMG Five-hole Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated, Perforated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc | Ventilated, Perforated Disc |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | M Adaptive Suspension | AMG Ride Control+, Adaptive dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| 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 | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for outer two rear passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System | 12.3" MBUX Multimedia with Burmester Sound System |
| 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 Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Proximity Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening | Powered Boot, with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Yes | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Front and Rear |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 8,408 | RM 6,549✓ |
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.
M5 vs AMG GT 4-Door FAQ
Is the BMW M5 or Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door better?
For most buyers, the BMW M5 is the better buy: it is RM900,088 cheaper, has five seats, a 466-litre boot and 67 km EV range. Choose the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door if outright pace matters most.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door costs RM900,088 more than the BMW M5, at RM2,088,888 versus RM1,188,800.
Which car is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds. The BMW M5 takes 3.5 seconds, so the gap is 0.6 seconds.