Verdict
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs RM1,698,000, RM250,888 less than the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class at RM1,948,888, yet gives the larger boot, lower road tax and longer five-year warranty. The Mercedes counters hard with 577 hp, 800 Nm and a 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time, but it is heavier and carries less luggage. For Malaysia, the Range Rover Sport reads as the more usable five-seat SUV; the AMG G-Class is the quicker-to-100, pricier 4x4 with a bigger engine and unlimited-mileage warranty.
Range Rover Sport
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Sport if you want the lower outlay, 835-litre boot, air suspension, dual-zone rear climate control and head-up display.
AMG G-Class
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class if you want 577 hp, 800 Nm, a 4.4-second sprint, a 100-litre tank and unlimited-mileage warranty.
Key differences
- Price: RM1,698,000 vs RM1,948,888, with the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class costing RM250,888 more
- Output: 396 hp and 550 Nm vs 577 hp and 800 Nm
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: 5.7 seconds and 242 km/h vs 4.4 seconds and 240 km/h
- Length, wheelbase and boot: 4,946 mm, 2,997 mm and 835 litres vs 4,613 mm, 2,890 mm and 667 litres
- Chassis: unibody with air suspension vs ladder frame with AMG Active Ride Control and a solid rear axle
- Warranty and road tax: 5 years/150,000 km and RM1,635 per year vs 4 years/unlimited mileage and RM3,211 per year
Range Rover Sport
- RM250,888 cheaper with lower RM1,635 annual road tax
- Bigger footprint and cargo space: 4,946 mm long, 2,997 mm wheelbase, 835-litre boot
- More comfort kit on paper, including ventilated front seats, dual-zone rear air-con and contactless boot opening
- Well down on output: 396 hp/550 Nm versus 577 hp/800 Nm
- Slower to 100 km/h: 5.7 seconds versus 4.4 seconds
- Warranty mileage is capped at 150,000 km; the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class has unlimited mileage
AMG G-Class
- Much stronger power figures: 577 hp and 800 Nm, plus one 20 hp/200 Nm motor listed
- Quicker to 100 km/h: 4.4 seconds versus 5.7 seconds
- Bigger 100-litre fuel tank and unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty
- Costs RM250,888 more
- Smaller boot: 667 litres versus 835 litres
- Less convenience kit: single-zone rear air-con versus dual-zone, manual boot operation versus contactless opening
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,698,000✓ | RM 1,948,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbocharged mild hybrid with variable valve timing | 48-Valve DOHC, Twin-Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Mild Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 2,997 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Horsepower | 396 hp | 577 hp✓ |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 800 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 20 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 200 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | ZF 8-speed Automatic | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 4.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h✓ | 240 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,946 mm | 4,613 mm |
| Width | 2,209 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,820 mm | 1,969 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Weight | 2,385 kg | 2,560 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 90 litres | 100 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 835 litres✓ | 667 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R22 | 295/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R22 | 295/40R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full-size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Goodyear Eagle F1 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Austria (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Ladder Frame |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone with Air Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs and Panhard Rod |
| Front Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 22" Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dynamics, Air Suspension (adjustable ride height and damping), Terrain Response 2 | AMG Active Ride Control suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED | Multibeam LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats, Heated and Ventilated with Memory Settings | Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-Way Lumbar and Memory Function for Driver, Heating Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding with Power Reclining | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, tilt and slide | Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 4 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade and Rear Door Window Shades | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 13.1" Curved Pivi Pro Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Meridian Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen MBUX Infotainment System with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-C and 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 | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Boot Opening | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround Camera System | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 | ClearSight Digital Rear-view Mirror | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 1,635✓ | RM 3,211 |
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.
Range Rover Sport vs AMG G-Class FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport or Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class better?
For most Malaysian buyers, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is the better all-rounder: it is cheaper, roomier, has a bigger boot and lower road tax. Choose the Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class if acceleration and output matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class costs RM250,888 more, at RM1,948,888 against RM1,698,000 for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Which SUV is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G-Class is quicker from 0-100 km/h, taking 4.4 seconds versus 5.7 seconds. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has the slightly higher listed top speed, at 242 km/h versus 240 km/h.